An exciting opportunity exists to join the Anaesthetics Department at Wollongong Hospital!

What you'll be doing

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. All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote culture and supporting practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees.

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 http://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/Pages/doc.aspx?dn=PD2018_009 before employment can commence.

An eligibility list will be created for future Temporary and Permanent Full-Time and Part-Time positions.

Please note: 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 tohttps://wwccheck.ccyp.nsw.gov.au/Applicants/Application#

Selection Criteria

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse (Division 1).
• Must have recent clinical experience in Anaesthetics/Critical Care nursing
• Demonstrated understanding of evidence based practice and critical thinking.
• Demonstrated commitment to person centred care and NSW Health Core Values.
• Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Computer literacy and understanding of relevant health related information systems.

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For role related queries or questions contact Ann Smyth on Ann.Smyth@health.nsw.gov.au