Registered Nurse, Community Palliative Care (Shoalhaven)

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $35.32 - $49.60 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ488809
Applications Close: 28 May 2024What you'll be doingThe Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of person centred; evidence-based nursing care that promotes positive health outcomes. The Registered Nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary healthcare team. The Registered Nurse will work in therapeutic and professional relationships with individuals, as well as families, groups and communities. The Registered Nurse will assist in the provision of supervision and support for less experienced clinicians and will maintain their professional accountability and development in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia's Standards Practice. All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote culture and supporting practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees.This is a temporary Part Time 24hpw maternity relief position until 29 June 2025 with the possibility of an extension at same/reduced hoursAll NSW Health workers are required to have completed an up-to-date course of a COVID-19 vaccine (2 doses) which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Please provide proof of vaccination if available.Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.Talent PoolThis recruitment may be used to create a talent pool / eligibility list where candidates may be offered casual, ongoing permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 18 months.Please note: 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.Successful applicants to the role must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of their recruitment documentation. The applicant must be certified as compliant with before employment can commence.Criminal record checks will be undertaken on successful applicants. This position is designated as child-related employment and you will be required to obtain a Working With Children clearance from the Office of the Children’s Guardian. To apply, please go toYour claim against the selection criteria is the most important part of your application as it will help determine whether or not you have met the standard of response required by the panel to be eligible for an interview. You should read the Position Description and then address the selection criteria for the role, giving examples where required. Applicants are encouraged to review the following information on Applying for a position within NSW Health at:Selection Criteria * Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse (Division 1).

• Demonstrated recent and extensive Palliative Care experience within a Palliative Care unit and/or community setting.
• Proven ability to work unsupervised and with the autonomy permitted by the Registered Nurse scope of practice.
• Demonstrated commitment to person centred care and NSW Health CORE Values.
• Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated understanding of Palliative Care principles and a commitment to excellence and compassionate care of patients with life limiting illness.
• Computer literacy and understanding of relevant health related information systems.
• Current unrestricted NSW Driver’s licence.

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For role related queries or questions contact Jennifer McLeod on Jennifer.McLeod1@health.nsw.gov.au