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SalaryRegistered Nurse - Public Health Unit
Nursing and Midwifery | Registered Nurse
Sydney Region / Sydney - West
21/04/2024 - 11:59 PM
Location: SWSLHD District Wide
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $70,049.73 - $98,351.39 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ479615
Application Close Date: 21/04/2024
Interview Date Range: 24/04/2024 - 01/05/2024
Contact Details: Louise Smith – 0498 349 *** | *************@health.nsw.gov.au
About You
- Are you a passionate nurse about delivering services for vaccine preventable illnesses in a large diverse community across SWSLHD.
- Are you able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team within a population health service?
- Do you have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills?
About The Opportunity
You will be working as part of a Public Health Unit to work with members of the SWSLHD Public Health Unit and supporting your colleagues and other stakeholders as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver consistent, high quality care to the people of South Western Sydney.
The team is a multidisciplinary team including Drs, Nurses, Epidemiologist and Data Quality Administrators.
The Public Health Unit, comprises of a communicable diseases team, Immunisation team, Environmental health officers and Administration team which forms a part of the Population Service within SWSLHD and is based in the Liverpool CBD.
The Registered Nurse will assist the Public Health Unit’s Immunisation Coordinator with the management of the NSW Adolescent School Based Immunisation Program in SWSLHD, ensuring the service is conducted in line with Health Protection NSW protocols, including scheduling of schools, rostering staff, provision of information to schools and parents, team leading school clinics, analysing coverage and data management.
Provide high quality clinical immunisation advice to immunisation providers and members of the public.
South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, healthier communities.
All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model, promoting a culture that supports practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviors and interactions with patients, clients and employees.
The vision of SWSLHD Nursing and Midwifery Service is Compassionate Nursing and Midwifery Care Always, through leading effective workplace cultures that improve the patient experience.
Where you'll be working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Demonstrated recent experience working as a Registered Nurse in a hospital, community and/or Public Health setting.
- Demonstrated experience and certification as an authorised immunisation provider or must be willing to complete the course within the first three months of employment.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of vaccine preventable diseases of Public Health significance, and the role of Public Health in both immunisation and communicable disease control.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide safe, compassionate and culturally responsive immunisation services to stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to use computers and effectively communicate with clients/consumers, carers and the multidisciplinary health care team to ensure provision of optimal immunisation services.
- Demonstrated ability to interact with others in a professional manner and resolve conflicts when they arise.
- Demonstrated understanding and participation in risk management, work health and safety and quality improvement in the workplace.
- Must possess a valid Australian Drivers Licence (excluding learner driver's licences). If not already in possession, a NSW Drivers Licence must be obtained within 3 months of appointment.
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Additional Information
Stepping Up – Close the Gap
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
Workplace Giving Program
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate. Visit the Workplace Giving Program for more information.
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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