AddressThis is a rewarding role with the opportunity to deliver high-quality nursing care as a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team!
Employment Type:
Permanent Part TimeRemuneration: $35.33 - $49.60 Per Hour + 11% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ480309
Applications Close: Sunday, 12th May 2024
Registered Nurse
Rehabilitation
Kurri Kurri District Hospital
Welcome from the Manager
“My name is Amy; I am the NUM of the Rehabilitation Unit at Kurri Kurri District Hospital. I am proud to lead such a talented multidisciplinary team of health professionals, who are committed to restoring health and function to patients following the stabilisation of acute illness. I hold a strong passion for the Rehabilitation Speciality, my dedication to the service remains stridently focused on optimal patient outcomes and maintaining a positive workplace. I strive to promote opportunities for professional development and career progression within our rehabilitation service. If you are looking to become part of a fun and dynamic team, I encourage you to apply." - Amy White | NUM
About the role:
This is a rewarding role with the opportunity to deliver high-quality nursing care as a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, including:
- Enhance and develop skills in the rehabilitation specialty, enabling patients to return home to their everyday activities and participate in education, work, recreation, and meaningful life roles.
- Flexible, family-friendly rostering practices.
- Clinical Nurse education support is available on both morning and afternoon shifts.
- Make appropriate referrals to support patient requirements on discharge.
- Provide appropriate supervision and/or mentoring for staff as required.
- Respond effectively to emergencies and the changing status of the patient.
- Delegate aspects of care to ENs and AINs according to their competence and within their scope of practice.
Welcome from the Team
- “Working as a team, together with patients and their families to foster a positive and supportive environment for our patients. The most devoted and supportive multidisciplinary team I have worked with!”.
- “I love working in a place that has such a happy and positive culture”.
- “Providing care to a wide variety of patients and being able to make such a positive impact to a patient on their journey to recovery.”.
- “I am CNS in the unit. I achieved CNS status as a year 4 RN and have been well supported and mentored by senior staff throughout my transition”.
- “I love the new building, open spaces for the staff and the patients. The free parking is fantastic!”.
Where you'll be working:
Kurri Kurri District Hospital is in the Lower Hunter Sector serving the communities of Kurri Kurri, Abermain, Weston, and Heddon Greta. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of services including medical, specialist surgical services, rehabilitation, emergency, and allied health services. Close proximity to world-class Hunter Valley Vineyards and only 2 hours drive north of Sydney with flights from the nearby Newcastle airport enable easy access to all major cities in Australia.
Benefits:
- Support will be provided by the Rehabilitation Unit Team Leader and Nurse Unit Manager.
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero.
- ADO's each month (for full time employees).
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees).
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses).
- Salary packaging options.
- Fitness Passport.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
Requirements:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidates will work as a member of our multidisciplinary team and:
- Advocate for and implement high-quality patient-centred care.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Apply professional and ethical boundaries to care delivery.
- Respond effectively to emergencies and the changing status of the patient.
- Possess enthusiasm for rural emergency nursing or for the promotion of the enablement model of care and the rehabilitation nursing specialty with a willingness to learn.
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description.
- Find out more about applying for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Amy White on **********@health.nsw.gov.au.
Information for Applicants:
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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 (AIR Immunisation History Statement) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement (IHS), or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate, or AIR COVID-19 and Influenza IHS. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
