Enrolled Nurse - Surgical Short Stay Unit - Sydney Children's Hospital

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: 63130.85 - 68599.17 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ457239
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.

Take this great opportunity to join the dynamic Short Stay Surgical Unit team at Sydney Children's Hospital. The SSSU is a fast paced supportive environment. Our staff are motivated, caring professionals who provide quality care to our pre and post operative patients. Although our specialty is surgical patients we also care for many other specialties providing variety and multiple learning opportunities for our staff. If you are looking for a challenge, something new or maybe you want to share your valued skills join Sydney Children's Hospital. Enjoy the benefits of continuous educational support and career development opportunities. The hospital is located on the Light Rail line amongst many fabulous cafes, restaurants, and a short stroll from some of the Eastern Suburbs best beaches. We also offer discounted gym membership through the Fitness Passport Program.
What you'll be doing
The Enrolled Nurse provides safe, compassionate, person-centred care to patients and their families of Sydney Children's Hospital Network.
The Enrolled Nurse acts as a role model by demonstrating behaviours and interacting with patients, their families and employees in a ways that promotes a culture and standards that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness , Respect and Empowerment

• Current Authority to Practice as an Enrolled Nurse - Medication Endorsed with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Recent clinical experience in a hospital setting.
• Computer literacy.
• Capacity to work a seven (7) day rotating roster including public holidays and reasonable overtime

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, to assist in preparing your application.
Please refer to the Application Guide and for vaccination requirements.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA).
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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For role related queries or questions contact Sally Foy on Sally.Foy@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on 0486012545.
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Applications Close: 1/02/2024