Neurogastroenterology Registered Nurse

A part time position is available for a Registered Nurse within the established and highly regarded Neurogastroenterology Unit at Royal North Shore Hospital. This is a predominantly clinical role with the nurse assisting and performing diagnostic tests within our department such as oesophageal and anorectal manometry but also to be involved in performing the therapeutic activities conducted in our department by performing biofeedback in patients with pelvic floor disorders. There would be some administrative component assisting with bookings and phone calls, emails, record keeping, production of reports etc. 

Employment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Registered NurseRemuneration: $35.33 - $49.60 per hourHours Per Week: 24Requisition ID: REQ490278

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

What you'll be doing

The Neurogastroenterology Nurse is a Registered Nurse who has the responsibility for co-ordinating and performing clinical tests of anorectal manometry and, depending on demand, oesophageal manometry via a Speciality Neurogastroenterology Clinic. This will involve liasing with Gastroenterologists, Gastrointestinal Surgeons, other nurses, administrative and other staff, patients and carers to ensure procedures are performed in an efficient, effective, comfortable manner. The position will involve analysing the manometry tracings and assisting in preparation of reports. Once the manometry skills are proficient, the role will involve expanding into biofeedback, a technique using manometry to treat patients with anorectal disorders such as constipation and faecal incontinence.  Excellent interpersonal skills are required.

The NSLHD Nursing and Midwifery Workforce will be compassionate, competent, confident, contemporary, capable and committed to leading person-centred health care.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with individual/s and the greater health care team to achieve quality patient care outcome.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

1. Registered Nurse - Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. A minimum of 3 years of nursing experience is required with some experience in Gastroenterology or Gynaecological nursing. 
3. Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
4. Current clinical knowledge and clinical problem solving ability.
5. A commitment to excellence in nursing practice and continuing professional development.
6. Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

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Applications Close: 20 June 2024