Registered Nurse - Lawson Chc

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Until 30/06/2025)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Location: Lawson Community Health Centre
Remuneration: $35.33 - $49.60 per hour
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ472533
Applications Close: 02/04/2024With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed
and develop in your chosen career role.What we can offer you (for eligible employees):· Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging· Novated Leasing· Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year· Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members· Fitness PassportWhat you will be doing:
An exciting opportunity is available for a Registered Nurse to join the Community Health team on a temporary part time basis working a 7 day rotating roster. The Community Health Care Registered Nurse provides a range of services to individuals, carers and families, with the aim of maintaining and/or improving their health and is responsible for the supervision of Enrolled Nurses and the delegation of appropriate clinical care within the Enrolled Nurse Scope of Practice.The Community Health Care Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of high quality nursing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care using evidence based best practice guidelines underpinned by the principles of Primary Health Care as part of a collaborative partnership with clients, families/carers and other key stakeholders (including the client’s GP).You will ensure care is delivered in a person centred way using a flexible, responsive, wellness and reablement approach in line with the Australian Aged Care Quality Standards.The Community Health Care Registered Nurses :

• Provide support, assessment, treatment and ongoing management to people with chronic illness to improve, restore and/or maintain their levels of function
• Provide coordinated community management of complex, high risk older persons, and individuals with chronic illness and co-morbidities, by utilising planned and coordinated best practice approaches to care, across service settings and the care continuum
• Provide safe and effective client-centred nursing care to the clients and carers of Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
• Ensure optimal outcomes for patients/clients and carers of the service through the promotion of best practice including the appropriate escalation of care
• Work collaboratively utilising effective team communication with members of the multidisciplinary health team in the planning, implementation, assessment and evaluation of patient care
• Act as an advocate for the specific needs of all clients and carers including those from the indigenous population or other multi-cultural groups providing appropriate care to the client undergoing specialised procedures
• Maintain and promote a professional standard evidenced by ethical nursing practice, adherence to the policies and procedures of the Nursing and Midwifery Service, NBMLHD and the appropriate legislation and statutory regulations
• Provide support and clinical preceptorship/mentoring to all staff and students
• Effectively manage resources relevant to the service

Services include; Wound Management, Palliative Care, Chronic Disease Management and Continence Management and are provided in a range of community settings including client's homes and clinics in various locations. Staff will be rostered across all clinical areas.An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.About us:
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.NBMLHD: is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people with disability.All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) 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. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.Selection Criteria to be Addressed: * Current registration as Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA.

• Demonstrated recent experience and clinical skill in general nursing as a Registered Nurse (including completion of a new graduate RN program or 12 months full time equivalent experience working as a Registered Nurse).
• Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work and an ability to effectively work both within a team and autonomously.
• Demonstrated evidence of being able to provide person centred care and an ability to liaise with other health professionals to facilitate case management and care planning.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development, evidence based practice and an awareness of changes within the health care environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to utilise information technology systems within a variety of applications (e.g. Cerner) and commitment to undertake training in electronic health record systems as required.
• Current NSW State driver's licence (including P1 or above) and willingness to use for work purposes. This may include driving long distances across the LHD.

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