Employment Type: Permanent Part Time or Full Time, up to 38 hours per weekLocation: Liverpool HospitalPosition Classification: Registered NurseRemuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ546122Application Close Date: 27/01/2025Interview Date Range: 29/01/2025 - 05/02/202Contact Details: Jenny Wallace - 0460 020 *** I ******
About the Opportunity
The Respiratory Ward at Liverpool Hospital is actively seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse to join our team.
We are looking for a candidate with acute care experience (experience in respiratory medicine will be highly regarded), who can effortlessly build meaningful relationships with our patients.
This role is hands-on, providing ample time for direct patient care and interaction.
Teamwork is crucial in our environment, and we value individuals who bring empathy, compassion, and exceptional interpersonal skills to the table.
Effective communication, both with patients and fellow staff members, is a cornerstone of our care delivery.
Our multidisciplinary team relies on nurses who can promptly identify any signs of patient deterioration and initiate timely escalations when necessary.
We are committed to continuous quality improvement, and we seek a nurse who is deeply invested in their work and the well-being of our patients.
If you are passionate about respiratory care and meet these qualifications, we encourage you to join our team and contribute to the excellent care we provide to our patients every day.
What you'll be doing
We encounter a wide range of respiratory illnesses, some of which includes COPD, Asthma, COVID and our specialized Complex Respiratory Failure service caters to patients requiring non-invasive ventilation.
We provide comprehensive training within the ward, making it an ideal learning environment for those looking to expand their knowledge and skills in respiratory care.
There are opportunities for professional development via Respiratory workshops that are run throughout the year.
What truly sets our team apart is our exceptional cohesion and collaboration, making it a great place to work.
We prioritise professional development, offering opportunities for upskilling and fostering career growth through succession planning.
With roles such as NUM, CNE, CNC, Respiratory Failure CNS, and Respiratory Chronic Care Nurse, you have the chance to learn and evolve in your career.
Our high nursing ratios ensure that you'll have the support you need, and our NUM and In Charge provide excellent guidance and leadership.
Join our dynamic team at Liverpool Hospital's Respiratory Ward and be a part of a thriving, patient-centered environment where your career can flourish.
Where you'll be working Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area.
It also provides a range of state-wide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation.
The Hospital provides a health service of international standing, with 23 operating theatres, capacity for 877 beds, diagnostic and imaging services, emergency and trauma care, maternity, paediatric, cancer care, mental health, ambulatory care, allied health and medical and surgical services from birth to aged care.
Liverpool Hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment.
The $790 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) project will provide enhanced facilities and an increased capacity to meet future significant population growth for South Western Sydney.
Liverpool Hospital is a principal referral and teaching Hospital of the UNSW Sydney and the Western Sydney University and also welcome students from over 20 universities and colleges.
Located in the heart of Liverpool City, the hospital is close to public transport, shopping centres and eateries.
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