AddressThe Maitland Hospital's Emergency Department attends to a significant number of patients daily, spanning various age groups and presenting issues. The department boasts an exceptional team culture, providing robust support for your transition. Each shift, a Clinical Nurse Unit Manager will guide you, complemented by a dedicated group of Clinical Nurse Educators, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Nurse Practitioners. The ED operates as a highly collaborative and multidisciplinary team, involving not only doctors and nurses but also administration staff, social workers, physiotherapists, pharmacists, occupational therapists, and invaluable ancillary staff. Together, we contribute to the seamless functioning of the ED. The team is characterised by its patient-cantered approach, fostering a dynamic and cohesive work environment. Additionally, the department benefits from the oversight of a Nurse Unit Manager, Medical Co-Directors, and an Operational Nurse Manager for Critical Care.
- Maitland ED is soon to open an 8 bed Emergency Short Stay Unit (ESSU) to support flow and care for our patients. Successful candidates will be required to work within the Emergency Department including the ESSU.
- Our hospital has now transitioned to a new facility in January 2022 with state of the art technology in patient care. Maitland Hospital has been built to provide patients with high quality care in a modern and comfortable environment and it embraces technology and innovation, allowing staff new, improved ways to work that will deliver better health outcomes.
- Maitland is booming in population and opportunity. The region offers experiences in arts and culture, sport, heritage and indulgences in food, wine and shopping. Being a forty minute drive to the beach or the Hunter Valley wine district and only two hour drive to Sydney it is well placed to offer you a superb lifestyle. Maitland is rich in history with striking architecture and home to a closed gaol that was once home to some of Australia’s most hardened and notorious convicts. There is a selection of public and private schools and with a number of new housing developments. It is an affordable region that has all the amenities that you need.
About you:
Our ideal candidate will posses the following attributes -
- Person-centred approach
- Critical reflection on practice
- Strong communication skills
- Recognition of when to notify and escalate
- Effective prioritisation and time management
Benefits:
- Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees)
- Superannuation contributions 11%
Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
Requirements and additional information:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
Find out more about applying for this position
- For role related queries or questions contact Kristie McKenzie on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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