Registered Nurse - Close Observation Unit

Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme Available
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Location: Lithgow Hospital
Remuneration: $35.33 - $49.60 per hour + rural incentives
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ479018
Applications Close: 11/04/2024In accordance with the (PD 2022_025), this position has been recognised as hard to fill/ critical to fill and has an incentive attached to this position. Please visit for additional information.With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.What we can offer you (for eligible employees):· Accrued Day Off (ADO) (for full time employees)· Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging· Novated Leasing· Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year· Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members· Fitness PassportWhat you will be doing:An exciting opportunity exists for a Registered Nurse to join our Close Observations Unit (COU) in Lithgow Hospital on a full time or part time assignment.The team is experienced, with an environment that fosters a culture of learning and risk minimisation approach towards safe care. Your role as a Registered Nurse is to ensure optimal outcomes for patients/clients and carers of the service through the promotion of best practice including the appropriate escalation of care. You will work collaboratively utilising effective team communication with members of the multidisciplinary health team in the planning, implementation, assessment and evaluation of patient care.Registered Nurses also acts as an advocate for the specific needs of all patients/clients and carers including those from the indigenous population or other multicultural groups providing appropriate care to the patient/client undergoing specialised procedures. In doing so, you must also maintain and promote a professional standard evidenced by ethical nursing practice, adherence to the policies and procedures of the Nursing Service, NBMLHD and the appropriate legislation and statutory regulations.If you are looking at taking the next step in your career, Apply today!An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.About us:Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.NBMLHD: is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people with disability.All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine (except for the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine which is approved by the TGA as a single dose primary course). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. A NSW Health agency may require further information about the medical contraindication (including but not limited to an Immunisation Medical Exemption form – IM011 form.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.Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.Selection Criteria to be Addressed: * Current registration as Registered Nurse (Division 1) with AHPRA

• Demonstrated experience and clinical skill in critical care nursing as a Registered Nurse (including completion of a new graduate program or equivalent experience working as a Registered Nurse)
• Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Demonstrated evidence of being able to provide person centred care
• Demonstrated effective communication skills - written and verbal
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and evidenced based practice
• Ability to work a 7 day rotating roster including day, evening and night shift according to the unit/service requirements

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