Registered Nurse - Nurse Bank

at  South Western Sydney Local Health District

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time or Full Time, up to 38 hours Per Week
Location: Fairfield Hospital
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $35.32 - $49.60 Per Hour
Requisition ID: REQ489879
Application Close Date: 02/06/2024
Interview Date Range: 05/06/2024 – 12/06/2024
Contact Details: Liliana Larkin – (02) 9616 8404 I liliana.larkin@health.nsw.gov.au

ABOUT YOU:

We are seeking dedicated and adaptable registered nurses to join our dynamic Nurse Bank team. Whether you’re a recent graduate eager to embark on your nursing journey or a seasoned professional seeking new challenges, this role offers unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development.
As a member of the Nurse Bank, you will have the chance to work across a variety of clinical areas, enriching your skillset and expanding your horizons.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and prioritise patient care effectively.

ABOUT US:

Fairfield Hospital, nestled in the vibrant and diverse community of South West Sydney, is a leading 220-bed major metropolitan healthcare facility accredited by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS). As a teaching hospital affiliated with prestigious universities including UNSW, University of Western Sydney, and University of Sydney, we are dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare.
Our comprehensive services include Level 4 Clinical Services, Level 3 Maternity & Neonatal services, and Level 3 Paediatric Services, supported by a commitment to excellence in orthopaedic surgery through the Whitlam Joint Replacement Centre and specialised hand surgery services offered by the South Western Sydney Hand Centre.
We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care while fostering professional growth and development for our staff.

WHERE YOU’LL BE WORKING

Fairfield 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. Ample onsite parking is available with only a short walk from the carpark to the hospital.

TRANSFORMING YOUR EXPERIENCE

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR PERMANENT APPOINTMENT TO A POSITION IN NSW HEALTH, YOU MUST HAVE AN AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP OR PERMANENT AUSTRALIAN RESIDENCY.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ️ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ️ background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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 certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide high-quality care to a diverse range of patients across multiple departments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, allied health professionals, and stakeholders, to ensure
• comprehensive patient-centred care.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability by seamlessly transitioning between different clinical settings and roles.
• Actively participate in ongoing learning and skill development initiatives to enhance clinical proficiency and professional growth.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

The 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.