AddressPosition Title: Enrolled Nurse - Neurology
Location: Gosford Hospital
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode ton assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
Where You’ll Be Working
As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.
As an employer we offer our staff competitive benefits such as salary packaging, a monthly day off, paid maternity and parental leave, flexible work arrangements and professional development programs.
About the Role
As an Enrolled Nurse within the Neurology department at Gosford Hospital, you will play a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive care to patients with neurological conditions. Responsible for conducting initial assessments, monitoring vital signs, and administering prescribed medications, the Enrolled Nurse collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure coordinated patient care. In addition to assisting with diagnostic procedures and providing education to patients and their families, the EN observes and documents changes in patients' conditions, reporting any concerns to registered nurses or physicians. The role involves offering emotional support, assisting with rehabilitation, and providing basic wound care, contributing to the overall well-being of individuals grappling with neurological challenges. Adhering to local nursing regulations and institutional policies, the Enrolled Nurse operates under the supervision of registered nurses and healthcare professionals, striving to enhance the quality of care within the Neurology department.
About You
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner regulation Agency as an Enrolled Nurse (Division 2) with a Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia approved qualification for administration of medication (including intravenous medication administration).
- Nursing knowledge and skills relevant to the position speciality
- Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills
Why Work at CCLHD
- Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy & 17.5% leave loading.
- Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
- Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing and Social Club.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
Child Safe Standard Commitment
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies, and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. Child safety is everyone’s responsibility, and The Central Coast is committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Standard 5; People working with children are suitable and supported.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion – this is mandatory for ALL advertising
At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative.
The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.
For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx
Please note that all NSW Health workers are now required to have received 2 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Jade Edwards on ************@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: SUNDAY 7 APRIL at 11:59 PM
