Remuneration: $35.33 - $49.60 per hour + Salary Packaging + 11.5% Superannuation
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Location: John Hunter Hospital
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ508065
Applications Close: Sunday, 29 September 2024

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion .

About the role:

The Acute Pain Service is a 7-day service operating between 8.00am - 4.30pm, and weekend availability for this role is a must.

On a daily basis you will attend the Acute Pain Service ward round and employ advanced clinical skills to assess, plan, organise, deliver, and evaluate specialist person-centred care to achieve tailored clinical outcomes for each patient in conjunction with the APS medical staff, the patient, and their families/carer.

Where you'll be working:

The Acute Pain Service is a dynamic and exciting service that can offer considerable opportunities for you to extend your clinical skills and support you taking your professional development to the next level. The APS team is comprised of APS Consultant, APS CNC 3, APS registrar and APS nurses.

There will be supernumerary shifts offered to the successful candidate(s), an orientation package, and ongoing support from the APS CNC and Medical Director.

You will receive ongoing training, support and professional growth opportunities including support to attend the Pain SIG.
About You:

• Greater than 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience
• Have expert clinical skills and knowledge
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of pain management process including assessment and treatment options.
• Are comfortable working autonomously and within a team
• Have experience providing clinical education, undertaking clinical service development, improvement and/or innovation
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits:

• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.

Requirements:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.

Additional Information:

• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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For role related queries or questions contact Ellen Seib on Ellen.Seib@health.nsw.gov.au