Registered Nurse - Ward 1A (Medical/Cardiac/Stroke)

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time, up to 38 hours per week
Location: Fairfield Hospital
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $35.32 - $49.60 per hourRequisition ID: REQ484369
Application Close Date: 12/05/2024
Interview Date Range: 15/05/2024 - 22/05/2024
Contact Details: Kathy McGuire – (02) 9616 8383 | Kathy.mcguire@health.nsw.gov.auAbout the OpportunityCome and join Fairfield Hospitals largest ward - Cardiac, Surgical, Stroke and be a part of an amazing team making a true difference in the community!We are seeking Registered Nurses who are looking to work in a supportive team and have a passion for positive patient outcomes. The role requires a friendly and flexible burse who can be dynamic in their approach to care whilst being open to learning about a diverse range of patients and their needs.This ward has 8 Telemetry beds and 8 stoke beds with highly acute patients. This provides a rare opportunity for you to gain highly sought after skills in dealing this these presentations and providing experienced care. You will also be exposed to a diverse range of patients where you can build you foundational nursing skills to become a valuable member to any team.Ward 1A has strong succession planning and with an on team educator, experienced NUM and dedicated nurses, you will have the opportunity to broaden your skills through learning and development opportunities with supernumerary training. Being a smaller Facility, Fairfield Hospital offers progression which is not found at larger Hospitals and you will be able to work in a fast paced environment and become an integral member of the team.This is a rare opportunity to join a ward where diversity and development are key. If you are ready to make a true difference to the local community, click APPLY NOW!What You'll be DoingThe Registered Nurse will provide safe, compassionate, quality, person centred care and work in collaboration with patients/families/carers and a multidisciplinary team to achieve identified goals and outcomes.Where You'll Be WorkingFairfield hospital is located in one of NSW’s largest LGA’s and is a hub of diverse cultures, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. This brings a range of experiences to hospital employees and provides varied learning and development experiences for all levels of Medical, Clinical, administrative and support roles.Fairfield Hospital provides a chance to work closely with patients and the community whist providing a strong learning environment and exposure to a variety of disciplines and specialties. The team at Fairfield Hospital is supportive and encouraging, with the senior members of the hospital always looking for ways to enrich the experience of the team.The hospital sits close to public transport (T-Way), Public Schools, a major shopping centre and has an onsite cafeteria.How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible. * Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

• Demonstrated recent experience as a Registered Nurse in an environment appropriate to the relevant speciality.
• Demonstrated ability to provide safe compassionate quality care that is culturally responsive.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage with patients/consumers, carers and the multidisciplinary health care team to identify and ensure responsiveness of care needs.
• Demonstrated capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner and personally resolve conflicts when they arise.
• Demonstrated evidence of the use of critical thinking as it relates to the delivery of evidenced based nursing care.
• Demonstrated understanding and participation in risk management, work health and safety and quality improvement in the workplace.

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