Registered Nurse - Targeted

Registered Nurse – Targeted

John Hunter Hospital/Awabakal Country

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.

About the role: 

Are you a Registered Nurse seeking to develop broad clinical skills and knowledge in renal nursing that can be applied to a variety of clinical situations? We are looking for dynamic, energetic and vibrant staff to join our Nephrology Unit at John Hunter Hospital.

Based in our Renal Ward located in K1 we have multiple opportunities for Registered Nurses to join our team running this fast-paced ward that operates 24/7 Monday – Sunday. While experience is preferred it is not essential, you will be working with patients with acute and chronic kidney failure in our Renal Ward offering both Peritoneal Dialysis and Haemodialysis Dialysis. You will be working with a dynamic team who go the extra step to deliver high quality patient care. The team focuses on patient centred care, innovation, research and are committed to continuous improvement of the service. We are a supportive team with an empathetic approach to our patients and their chronic complex kidney disease needs.

Where you’ll be working: 

• This is an opportunity to work for the largest employer in the region which services a population of more than 900,000 across the Hunter, New England, and Lower Mid North Coast areas. John Hunter Hospital is a Level 6, tertiary referral, major trauma and teaching hospital and is the largest hospital in the Hunter New England Local Health District. HNELHD has strong, innovative connections with the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute.
  As the largest employer in the region, we encourage our staff to use their knowledge, skills, and experience to innovate and challenge existing methods of operating for the benefit of our patients. Meeting the principles of excellence, every patient, every time.
• You will join an exceptional team within a hospital's acute care setting.
• Our team consists of a Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Renal Educator, Doctors, Team Leader Haemodialysis Dialysis Unit, Nurses, Pharmacists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Dietitians, Administration Case Managers, Dialysis Flow Coordinator and Kidney Treatment Options Coordinator.

Benefits: 

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees).
• Four (4) weeks annual leave for temporary and permanent employees (pro-rata if part time).
• 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.
• Working for a highly regarded public health facility, where supporting the local community is at the forefront of our business strategy.
• Career Development opportunity.
• This role receives support from Team Leaders, after-hours Managers, the NUM as well as on-floor case managers and facility-wide support.
• On-the-job training is provided.
• We regularly celebrate birthdays and other special occasions to appreciate the unique milestones and moments of our team members.
• We celebrate morning and afternoon teas both in the workplace and outside.
• Additional shifts are available.
• This role is supported by our Nurse Unit Manager, Team Leaders, Case Managers and Facility-wide support.

Requirements:

Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.

About you:

• You will be honest and reliable.
• You will be compassionate and a good listener.
• You will be a team player with the ability to work both collaboratively with others and independently.

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
• Job share / part time arrangements will be considered.  
• Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants. If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

Information for Applicants:

 Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health.  For more information, please visit:  http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

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. 

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via *********@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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