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SalaryEmployment Type: Casual, up to 38 hours per week
Location: Fairfield Hospital
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $35.32 - $49.60 per hourRequisition ID: REQ480815
Application Close Date: 28/04/2024
Interview Date Range: 01/05/2024 - 08/05/2024
Contact Details: Hazel Simeon - hazel.simeon@health.nsw.gov.auAbout the OpportunityFairfield Hospital are seeking adaptable, committed and enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join the dynamic 1C Ward.If you are looking for a truly generalist nursing experience, this is the role for you. You will be joining a driven team who look after a diverse patient base including acute respiratory, surgical and medical admissions.The role allows you to gain various skills and experiences with hands on learning and development. You will become highly skilled and well versed in all areas of nursing and be exposed to high flow oxygen, wound care, glucose infusions and much more.With a full time CNE on staff as well as regular access to a Palliative Care CNS, Respiratory CNS and a Wound Care CNC, you will be highly supported in the role and be part of the wider Multidisciplinary team. There are a large number of support staff on the team to assist you including AINS, Wards People and a dedicated NUM.Joining Ward 1C is the perfect chance for you to find your nursing passion or to use your already refined skills to make a true difference to the diverse population of Fairfield.What you'll be doingThe Registered Nurse will provide safe, compassionate, quality, person centred care and work in collaboration with patients/families/carers and a multidisciplinary team to achieve identified goals and outcomes.South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, healthier communities.All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model, promoting a culture that supports practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviors and interactions with patients, clients and employees.The vision of SWSLHD Nursing and Midwifery Service is Compassionate Nursing and Midwifery Care Always, through leading effective workplace cultures that improve the patient experience.Where You'll Be WorkingFairfield hospital is located in one of NSW’s largest LGA’s and is a hub of diverse cultures, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. This brings a range of experiences to hospital employees and provides varied learning and development experiences for all levels of Medical, Clinical, administrative and support roles.Fairfield Hospital provides a chance to work closely with patients and the community whist providing a strong learning environment and exposure to a variety of disciplines and specialties. The team at Fairfield Hospital is supportive and encouraging, with the senior members of the hospital always looking for ways to enrich the experience of the team.The hospital sits close to public transport (T-Way), Public Schools, a major shopping centre and has an onsite cafeteria. Ample onsite parking is available with only a short walk from the carpark to the hospital.How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our for information on how to respond to criteria and . * Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated recent experience as a Registered Nurse in an environment appropriate to the relevant speciality.
- Demonstrated ability to provide safe compassionate quality care that is culturally responsive.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage with patients/consumers, carers and the multidisciplinary health care team to identify and ensure responsiveness of care needs.
- Demonstrated capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner and personally resolve conflicts when they arise.
- Demonstrated evidence of the use of critical thinking as it relates to the delivery of evidenced based nursing care.
- Demonstrated understanding and participation in risk management, work health and safety and quality improvement in the workplace.
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