Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $32.37 - $45.45 per hour
Hours Per Week: 36
Requisition ID: REQ172286
This vacancy is maternity leave relief for an initial period of up to 26 weeks for 36 hours per week; the hours and period of employment may change according to the maternity leave requirements. There is also the possibility of an extension at same / reduced hours.
A current valid NSW Working With Children Check is a requirement of this position. Visit https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/ for more information
NNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
Northern NSW Local Health District is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
Please note, to apply for this position you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information please see www.border.gov.au
Where you€™ll be working
€œA healthy community through quality care€
Northern NSW Local Health District is located in north eastern NSW, extending from Grafton in the south, to Tweed Heads on the Queensland border, and west to Tabulam and Urbenville. Northern NSW offers a diverse range of landscapes and lifestyles, from world-heritage listed mountain ranges, to world-renowned surfing breaks, and everything in between.
Our people live in some of Australia€™s most vibrant regional centres, with first class infrastructure, unspoilt natural wonders, pristine coastlines, and a thriving arts scene. It€™s a fast-growing region with rewarding careers and adventures to be found among the large cities, regional towns and relaxed rural villages.
Life in the Clarence Valley€¦.
Tired of commuting? Looking for a change of scenery, or a smaller community to raise your family?
When life speeds up and becomes more complicated we yearn for simple things, like time, a sense of connection, stability, belonging to a community.
Whether you€™re looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, the Clarence Valley has something to suit every lifestyle.
We do it differently up here €“ you might call us €˜rough around the edges€™, but it€™s more about being down to earth and everyone loves it that way.
If you€™re thinking about relocating, maybe we€™re just what you need.
What you'll be doing
The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality person-centred nursing care in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia Standards for Practice for Registered Nurses, and the Policies and Procedures of the MoH and NNSWLHD.
The Registered Nurse Perioperative/Procedural unit will work with members of the multidisciplinary team to provide optimal care for patients before, during and after surgical procedures.