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SalaryEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time and Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $35.32 - $49.60 Per Hour
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ460422
This recruitment may be used to fill future positions via an eligibility list for permanent, full time, part time, temporary and casual positions.
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to innovative, quality health care to support our local community through our Caring for the Coast Strategy. We have an exciting opportunity for Registered Nurses to work collaboratively within our Dementia and Behaviour Support Team at Woy Woy, Wyong and Long Jetty.
What we Offer
- Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
- Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy.
- Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
- Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
- Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
- Social Club.
- Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
- You have a current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- You have an unrestricted Australian Drivers licence
- You have recent clinical experience in BPSD and commitment to quality improvement, practice development and evidence-based practice.
- You enjoy working as part of a team and have a focus on developing key relationships in a multi-disciplinary team.
The position of Registered Nurse for the Dementia & Behaviour Support Services exists within the Directorate of Community, Chronic and Complex Care. The Dementia & Behaviour Support Services (DABBS) focus is to assist patients/clients and Carers with concerns and issues related to cognitive impairment /Dementia.
The primary role of this position is to assist with the management of patients with Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) in Central Coast hospitals and facilitate a smooth transition on discharge between hospital and the community. The community is inclusive of Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACF).
Child Safe Standard Commitment
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. Child safety is everyone’s responsibility and The Central Coast is committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Standard 5; People working with children are suitable and supported.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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For role related queries or questions contact Maxine Whalen
Phone: 0429 061 295
Email: Maxine.Whalen@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: Sunday 11th February 24 @ 11.59pm
You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.
