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To be considered for interview, candidates must address the Selection Criteria in the Position Description.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Permanent Part Time positions available (Job Share may be considered)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $67,357.32 - $94,568.44 pa (plus super)
Hours per Week: up to 38
Location: Bathurst NSW
Registered Nurse –Emergency Department
Bathurst Health Services
About the role:
The Registered Nurse is an integral member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team responsible for providing nursing care to patients and clients of the health service; leading and supervising other nurses (including Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing), and collaborating with physicians and other care roles in your team to coordinate and deliver safe, high quality, patient-centred care.
Bathurst Base Emergency Department is sure to provide daily challenges and opportunities for professional development of both knowledge and skills. It is a friendly, open and happy department with a lovely community feel and a real commitment to quality basic nursing care in a high acuity environment.
This is a targeted position in accordance with GSE Rule 26: Employment of eligible persons.Whereby Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and, where found suitable, will be given higher priority under affirmative action in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. In the event there are no suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants, then applications from non-Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be considered.
For more information, view the Candidate Information Pack.
Where you’ll be working:
Bathurst Hospital is located 3 hours west of Sydney over the Blue Mountains. It is a University City, has good transport services throughout the city, buses, trains and airplanes with regular connections to Sydney then interstate. Large sporting complexes, great restaurants, recreational activities and facilities. The hospital has an ED, Level 4 ICU, Level 4 Maternity services, Paediatrics services, Medical unit with telemetry and palliative care beds, 15 Bed Surgical ward, large inpatient and outpatient Allied Health support and expanding Ambulatory Care and HITH services. Educational support is available to staff, enthusiastic and supportive team on the ward, looking for interested and keen staff member to join our team. Find out more about the Bathurst Region. Learn more about Bathurst and why our staff love working here by watching our Bathurst Health Service staff video.
About us:
WNSWLHD is the largest employer in the region, with over 7,700 dedicated staff working across 3 major rural referral hospitals, 50 community health centres, numerous corporate and executive offices and 38 inpatient facilities – which include 25 multipurpose services and 4 district health services.
We are committed to building a workplace that values diversity, inclusion and belonging, by recognising and valuing the skills and strengths each person can bring to our organisation. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse groups.
Some of the benefits of working with us include:
- Genuine support in an inclusive, compassionate and caring team environment.
- Interesting and challenging work that will bring your purpose to life, broaden your scope and fast track your career.
- Greater autonomy and responsibility to reach your full potential.
- Opportunities to make an impact and shape the future of rural health through involvement in projects, innovations and research.
- Opportunities for learning and development, including access to a mentoring program and in-house training with our Organisational Development Unit and eLearning system.
- Access to Fitness Passport and free and confidential counselling services.
How to apply:
Candidates must read the Position Description and address the Selection Criteria for the role, providing examples where required. You must also upload a copy of your current CV as part of your application. For assistance, see our Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD. For further information on the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards.
Applications will close 22 September 2022 – 11:59pm.
For role related enquiries, please contact Heidi Lees on (02) 6330 5289 or Heidi.Lees@health.nsw.gov.au
COVID-19 Response
All NSW Health workers are required to have received at least two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine by 30 November 2021 and three doses by 30 September 2022 or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful for this role.
Talent Pool
If we identify a surplus of suitable candidates for this role, you may also be invited to an eligibility list where you could be offered an alternative position per the relevant Award.
