Employment Type: Permanent Part Time (20 hours per week)

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $32.47 - $45.59 per hour

Facility: Rehabilitation Unit Shoalhaven Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ221388

Closing Date: Sunday, 18 April 2021

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of person centred; evidence- based nursing care that promotes positive health outcomes. The Registered nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

The Registered Nurse will work in therapeutic and professional relationships with individuals, as well as families, groups and communities. The Registered Nurse will assist in the provision of supervision and support for less experienced clinicians and will maintain their professional accountability and development in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia's Standards of Practice.

ABOUT OUR HOSPITAL

Shoalhaven Hospital is a busy rural hospital which employs over 1,000 staff and is the main acute care hospital for the Shoalhaven region, providing emergency care, medical, surgical and orthopaedic services. Shoalhaven Hospital has an Intensive Care Unit focusing on high dependency and coronary patients, Children’s Ward and Maternity Unit as well as a purpose-built regional Cancer Care Centre and sub-acute Mental Health Unit. For more information on Shoalhaven Hospital, click here.

We pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. We also offer competitive salary-packaging options designed to increase your take home pay, the Fitness Passport and real career development and progression opportunities.

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, people with disability, women and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The Shoalhaven area is one of the fastest growing areas of NSW with over 5,000 new residents making the move here every year. The area has plenty to offer with the beautiful beaches of Jervis Bay, rainforests of Kangaroo Valley and tourist townships like Berry, all

within 30 minutes’ drive.

For more information on the Shoalhaven Region, you can visit council's website here.

YOUR APPLICATION

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

Criminal record checks will be undertaken on successful applicants. This position is designated as child-related employment and you will be required to obtain a Working With Children clearance from the Office of the Children’s Guardian. To apply, please go to https://wwccheck.ccyp.nsw.gov.au/Applicants/Application#

Successful applicants to the role must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of their recruitment documentation. The applicant must be certified as compliant with https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/Pages/doc.aspx?dn=PD2020_017 before employment can commence.

Your claim against the selection criteria is the most important part of your application as it will help determine whether or not you have met the standard of response required by the panel to be eligible for an interview. You should read the Position Description and then address the selection criteria for the role, giving examples where required. Applicants are encouraged to review the following information on Applying for a position within NSW Health at: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/guide/nswhealth/Pages/apply-for-position.aspx

Selection Criteria

1. Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse (Division 1).
2. A minimum of one (1) year full-time postgraduate employment (or 1982 hours part time/casual)within Australia
3. Recent clinical experience in a health care setting.
4. Demonstrated understanding of evidence based practice and critical thinking.
5. Demonstrated commitment to person centred care and NSW Health Core Values.
6. Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills.
7. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
8. Computer literacy and understanding of relevant health related information systems.

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact William Hamburger on [email protected]