Registered Nurse - Close Observation Unit - Fulltime Permanent - Royal Hospital For Women

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $70,049.73 - $98,351.39 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ482442What you'll be doingThe vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.The Close Observation Unit (COU) level 3 provides an intermediate level of care between a general ward and a High Dependency Unit. The Registered Nurse/Midwife coordinates and delivers the nursing care to women in line with The Royal Hospital for Women (RHW) Vision and SESLHD clinical business rules, procedures and the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. The Registered Nurse/Midwife provides care for Women requiring higher levels of monitoring than standard ward-based care. The COU is a five bed unit situated on Level 4 of RHW. The COU cares for both high risk and acutely unwell Obstetric and Gynaecological/Gynae Oncology women.The COU team work 12-hour shifts in a 6 week roster pattern, in line with the Public Health System Nurses’ and Midwives (State) Award. The Registered Nurse/Midwife working in the COU is required to have at least 2 years of relevant recent nursing experience and skills suitable for the role including but not limited to rhythm interpretation, invasive blood pressure monitoring and non-invasive ventilation.The Registered Nurse/Midwife must have clear communication skills, time management skills and is able to work closely with the multidisciplinary team. The Registered Nurse/Midwife on the COU must work in line with the NSW Health CORE values.Benefits

• A workplace culture with a foundation that promotes person centred care approaches and staff wellbeing
• Orientation and supported transition into your new role
• Salary Packaging – up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + novated leasing
• Corporate health and fitness program
• Inner city location with direct access to eastern suburbs beaches, restaurants and transport links that are right at the front door
• Monthly rostered days off (RDOs)

The Royal Hospital for Women is a multi-faceted tertiary referral and teaching hospital offering women a wide range of comprehensive women's health services. It is one of the world's leading hospitals for mothers and babies and for Women with benign gynaecological and gynae-oncology conditions. The hospital is committed to the provision of excellence in health care for Women as well as continued research into how to best provide that care.The Royal Hospital for Women is the only stand-alone Women's Hospital in New South Wales providing unique opportunities for innovative clinical practice initiatives. It is part of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) and is co-located with other hospitals on the Randwick Hospitals Campus. The Campus offers one of the State's most comprehensive ranges of facilities and expertise in health care.The Royal Hospital for Women is close to some of Sydney's best beaches, restaurants and sporting facilities and only fifteen (15) minutes from the Sydney Central Business District and harbour, adding a quality lifestyle to the satisfaction that comes from working within a committed and decided team. The Royal Hospital for Women is situated between the University of New South Wales and Coogee Beach.Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.All workers and new recruits are required to receive 2 doses of a Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine to commence employment/ engagement or continue to work within a NSW Health service.A worker and new recruit will be considered compliant if they have a medical contraindication to all available Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccines and provide medical contraindication evidence in line with the policy requirements.In addition, all Category A workers and new recruits are required to receive one dose of the seasonal influenza vaccine annually to be considered compliant.Category A workers and new recruits who are non-compliant with seasonal influenza vaccination or have a medical contraindication to influenza or COVID-19 vaccinations must comply with all other infection control risk reduction strategies as directed while working in a Category A position.SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply.Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can provide support. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email to:Selection Criteria: * Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.

• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery and to guide others in providing service excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations.
• Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of risk management, safety and quality principles and the role of the Registered Nurse in applying these principles.
• Demonstrated recent extensive post registration experience in an acute care setting.

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For role related queries or questions contact Rachel Halpin on rachel.halpin@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: 25 April 2024