Enrolled Nurse - Surgical Short Stay & Day Stay UnitFacility: Shoalhaven District Memorial HospitalPosition Classification: Enrolled NurseRemuneration: $35.84 - $34.60 per hourHours Per Week: 19Requisition ID: REQ527048Applications Close: 6th November 2024What you'll be doingWe are seeking enthusiastic and proactive team members to join our highly skilled nursing team within the Surgical Short Stay and Day Stay Unit at Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital. This exciting opportunity will allow you to work collaboratively in a supportive environment across a variety of roles in the Surgical Short Stay and Day Stay Unit. With our hospital redevelopment due for completion in 2026 and the introduction of additional surgical specialties, there will be opportunities to further expand your clinical skills and support your professional development. We have permanent part-time positions available.What we can offer youThe Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) provides you with an excellent career choice with many rewarding experiences. At ISLHD we are not just offering jobs, we are offering you the opportunity to excel in your chosen field and to experience a work-life balance. Work flexibility is very important at ISLHD and we provide our people with a range of benefits and conditions to assist with balancing the demands of work and personal life where possible. We offer:ADOs each month (for eligible full-time employees)Study and development leaveAccess to in-house training, learning and educational opportunitiesDiscounted parkingSalary packaging options to reduce your tax and increase your take-home pay (for eligible employees)Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – counselling for you and your familyFitness Passport program – ISLHD staff can sign-up with Fitness Passport, an external service provider. Fitness Passport offers employees access to gyms and fitness services that are current members of its program on a minimum 12-month contract.Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.Talent PoolThis recruitment may be used to create a talent pool / eligibility list where candidates may be offered casual, ongoing permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 18 months.Please note: If you're an overseas resident with a temporary visa, you can still apply for a job with ISLHD. To be eligible for a permanent appointment, applicants must be an Australian citizen or Australian resident. Applicants holding temporary visas with working rights may be considered for a temporary appointment up to the expiry date of their visa. However, this option is only available when no suitable applicant for a permanent appointment is identified.A National Police Check (criminal history record check) is a requirement for all new appointments to NSW Health and will be undertaken on preferred applicants, with the informed consent of the applicant.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: NSW Health: Applying for a position.This role is a Category A role. Preferred applicants will be reviewed for compliance and required to maintain compliance with the screening, assessment and vaccination requirements, relevant to your position, as outlined in NSW Health policy directive on Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases.For positions designated as child-related employment, or positions that may result in proximity to children, you will be required to obtain a Working with Children clearance number from the Office of the Children's Guardian. To obtain a WWCC clearance number, follow the instructions on the website of Service NSW, which includes completing an online application form and then attending a Service NSW Centre or a NSW Council Agency that provides Road and Maritime Services, to provide proof of identity and pay for the WWCC to be completed. Please note that a volunteer WWCC (which is free) cannot be used for paid employment.Selection CriteriaCurrent registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse (without Notation).Recent clinical experience in an acute setting including specialty areas of high volume short stay Day Surgery.Knowledge of Infection Control and Standard Precautions.Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills.Computer literacy and understanding of relevant health-related information systems.Demonstrated understanding of person-centred care and NSW Health Core Values.Demonstrates an understanding of the Continuous Quality Improvement concepts.Need more information?1) Click here for the Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Amie Snell on ******
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