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The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

Registered Nurse - Paediatric Recovery

Randwick

FULL TIME & PART TIME

September 23, 2024

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: 70049.73 - 98351.39 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ519160

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

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Additional information:

An eligibility list may be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.

The Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick is a major teaching Hospital where you can expand your knowledge in a highly recognised working environment. Located close to the Randwick shopping centre, light rail, buses as well as great coffee shops, numerous restaurants and cafes and reputable gyms. Come and join our amazing nursing team! Paediatric Recovery cares for children from across all of NSW aged between 0 – 18 years old. Recovery nurses possess unique nursing skills to ensure the safe care of patients after general anaesthetic following a range of surgeries and procedures. We care for all surgical specialties which include but are not limited to general surgical, orthopaedic, plastics, urological, neurosurgical, dental and ophthalmology. Working in Recovery will further develop your critical care skills including extensive airway management skills; whilst still providing holistic care to patients with complex and non-complex medical needs. If you are looking for a supportive and inclusive team environment, Paediatric Recovery is the place for you! You will work within a Multidisciplinary Team and with skilled nurses who have worked in the Unit/Hospital for over 15 years. You will be closely supported by the Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Nurse Educators and Clinical Nurse Specialists. Prior experience in Paediatric or Adult anaesthetic and/or recovery nursing is desirable. The position requires working a rotating roster and includes after-hours On Calls 7 days/week.

What you'll be doing

The Registered Nurse provides safe, compassionate, person-centred care to patients and families of Sydney Children's Hospital Network.
The Registered Nurse acts as a role model by demonstrating behaviour and interacting with patients, their families and employees in a way that promotes a culture and standards that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness , Respect and Empowerment.

Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Demonstrated excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Recent paediatric experience as a registered nurse in a hospital setting.

Effective time management skills

Computer literacy.

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.

Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/

NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Vanessa Da Silva on Vanessa.Da Silva@health.nsw.gov.au

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au

For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.

Applications Close: 3/10/2024

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