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Form of work
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.
Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District
- Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
- Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary
- Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
- Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
- Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
- Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
- Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions
What you'll be doing
The Nurse Practitioner/ Transitional Nurse Practitioner (NP/TNP) for Blood Transplant and Cell Therapies (BTCT) provides safe, competent and compassionate health care to patients receiving treatment within WSLHD.
The NP will provide autonomous health care for patients presenting to Westmead BMT service, over the age of 16, within scope of practice. From assessment through conditioning therapy for Allogenic and Autologous Blood Transplants and Cell Therapies, inpatient care and discharge planning, the NP will manage patient care in the acute phases following cellular therapies until clinical stability and transition to long-term follow up.
The NP’s clinical response will be customised to the holistic care needs of patients including timely access to relevant services post-cellular therapy administration, appropriate referral to other health care providers and improved patient and carers' education regarding health promotion and disease.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
Essential Criteria
Registration: Current Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse Practitioner
Selection Criteria
- Current registration with AHPRA and authorised to practice as a Nurse Practitioner by the NSW Nurses & Midwifery Registration Board (AHPRA) or working towards such a qualification. If transitional, 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent clinical experience in the specialty of the Nurse Practitioner role.
- Demonstrated expert knowledge and application of skill required in contemporary blood transplant and cell therapies nursing practice
- Expert knowledge in patient assessment and treatment
- Demonstrated excellent leadership, teaching and collaborative skills with evidence of participation in research and quality activities
- Excellent written and oral communication
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Jayne Robinson on **************@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 18th April 2024
