Registered Nurse - (Operating Theatre) - Perm/Temp FT/PT & Casual

at  South Western Sydney Local Health District

Employment Type: Perm/Temp FT/ PT and Casual up to 38 hours per week
Location: Fairfield Hospital
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $35.32 - $49.60 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ489359
Application Close Date: 02/06/2024
Interview Date Range: 05/06/2024 - 12/06/2024
Contact Details: Ruth Gregorio – (02) 9616 8366 | ruth.gregorio@health.nsw.gov.au

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Fairfield Hospital is currently searching for dedicated and committed Registered Nurses to join their team in the Operating Theatres.
The ideal candidates should have prior theatre experience, as there is a strong focus on upskilling and mentoring junior staff members.
Teamwork is essential, as the theatres operate on a team nursing approach, emphasising collaboration and support.
The role is a dynamic role where learning is at the forefront, making it ideal for those looking for a long-term commitment. This position offers the opportunity to grow and develop within the team, with a focus on training junior nurses and passing on years of valuable knowledge.
Fairfield Hospital is committed to advancing its staff’s skills and offers a one-year upskilling program in Instrument Nursing, Circulating Nursing, Anaesthetics, and PACU. Additionally, nurses can gain experience in other areas within theatres. The hospital also houses the Hand Trauma Clinic and Joint Replacement Centre for the district which provides an unmatched opportunity to participate in intricate surgeries not seen at any other facility.
While there are no set night shifts, nurses should be prepared to work on-call as needed. If you are a nurse who is committed to continuous learning, growth, and diversification in your role, Fairfield Hospital welcomes your application.

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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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.