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Form of work- Dedicated leadership team - career growth opportunities
- Full-time and casual roles available in this varied role with an interesting case mix!
- Bring your flexibility & passion for nursing to this great role
- Cardiac experience highly regarded
Norwest Private Hospital is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our Day Surgery team on a full-time or casual basis. You will play a key role within a supportive team in ensuring high levels of patient care is provided.
Norwest Private Hospital
We believe in the delivery of quality clinical outcomes for our patients. Healthscope have over 19000 staff who are passionate and dedicated to providing quality healthcare. We provide exceptional patientcare and support for our doctors.
Our people are known for achieving exceptional clinical outcomes, transparent public reporting and positive patient feedback that leads the industry. No matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and it is a privilege to be part of their care.
Norwest Private Hospital is located in the rapidly developing North West corridor of Sydney and is operated by Healthscope, a leading provider of private healthcare in Australia. The hospital has 277 beds and is a high acuity facility with an Emergency Department located in Sydney's Bella Vista.
Our Department
Our complex has 19 theatres (including Endoscopy), 32 first stage recovery bays as well as an additional 32 second stage chairs & 16 pre-operative beds in the Day Surgery unit.
Our specialties include General (including laparoscopic), Colorectal, Bariatric, Orthopaedic, Cardiothoracic, ENT, Plastics, Paediatric, Oral & Dental, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Ophthalmic, Gastroenterology, Neurosurgery, Urology, Angiography and Vascular surgery
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Deliver evidence based nursing care and patient centred care
- Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team
- Ensure patient and staff safety
- Supervise, direct and guide nursing team members; Enrolled Nurses (ENs) to deliver patient care
- Deliver education and support to individuals/patients for the management of their health requirements
Essential Criteria:
- Bachelor of Science (Nursing) or equivalent
- Minimum of 1 year acute DSU/surgical care experience (Cardiac experience highly regarded)
- Authority to Work in Australia
- Working with Children check (if relevant)
- Bachelor of Science (Nursing) or equivalent
- Previous experience in a Day Surgery Unit or a surgical ward setting
- Compliance with ACQSHC National standards
- Demonstrate the ability to show initiative and work within a team environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Passion for patient centred care
What we can offer you:
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Close to shopping centre and public transport
- Reduced car park rates
Why Healthscope?
We care about your career at Healthscope.
No matter where you go within our community of care, you'll be supported by great team leaders, be part of strong, innovative teams who always strive for better and have the opportunity to flourish and grow. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families.
We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day. We are the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia. But why does that matter? Our team is made up of over 19,000 highly experienced people working across a range of roles and specialisations. Supported by some of the best doctors in nationally, we come together to strive for better, sharing learnings, supporting each other, celebrating successes and facing challenges together.
Joining us opens the door to endless opportunities. We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development, specialisation and education, and support our people to grow and flourish.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant registered nursing experience against the current Healthscope and NSWNMA/ANMF - NSW Nurses and Midwives' - Enterprise Agreement 2020 - 2024, a salary ranging from $35.46 - $49.79 per hour.
Applications close: 19 April 2024
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are pursuing a full-time or casual role. For any questions, please reach out to ***********@healthscope.com.au
More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.
