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Hunter New England Local Health District

Registered Nurse Theatres - Instrument Circulating - Targeted

New Lambton

FULL TIME & PART TIME & CONTRACT

September 20, 2024

Our skilled Registered Nurses deliver dynamic, patient-centred care, ensuring excellence for Every Patient, Every Time.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Part Time and Temporary Full Time / Part Time and Casual
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $35.33 - $49.60 Per Hour + 11.5% + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ519670
Applications Close: Monday, 30th September 2024

Registered Nurse Theatres - Instrument Circulating
Awabakal Country - John Hunter Hospital

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 opportunity:
The John Hunter Hospital Operating Suite is the busiest level 6 Trauma Unit within the state of NSW. We are located in New Lambton Heights within the city of Newcastle, close to all conveniences and amenities Newcastle has to offer.
The John Hunter Hospital Operating Suite services all high level surgical procedures within the area, including referrals from the north coast and rural regions. Our department consists of 15 Operating Rooms and 1 vascular Interventional Suite that operates 24 hours per day 7 days per week. Our specialties include Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Trauma, Multi Trauma, Obstetrics, Gynaecological, Gynaecological Oncology, ENT, Head and Neck, Plastics, Vascular, Endovascular, Neurosurgery and Spinal, Cardiothoracic, General Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Ophthalmic and Maxillofacial Surgery.
The John Hunter Hospital is currently undergoing an expansion within its acute care service provision. This includes a significant expansion of the Operating Suite, which is due for completion in 2026.
Our Registered Nurses are dynamic skilled professionals who are responsible for the provision of patient centred evidence based nursing care, promoting excellence for Every Patient, Every Time. Our nursing team works within a multidisciplinary healthcare team supported by a Perioperative Education Team, Nurse Unit Managers and the Nurse Manager.
We invest in our team so you can invest in our patients. Our world class multidisciplinary team bring skills and knowledge gained from their experiences around the globe. Our patients and staff are cared for in a collaborative, open, respectful and empowering environment. We embrace the value and importance of a safe, professional and courteous environment in which we value each other and your contribution.
All staff will be inducted into corporate orientation, operating theatre orientation and appropriate supernumerary time as required. We run education sessions daily focusing on clinical skills improvement.

About you:
If you are an experienced Perioperative Nurse with a desire to join an active and dynamic team, we would love to hear from you. With our current education team, we can offer staff the ability to settle into and/or expand into our many specialty areas. If you are ready for your next challenge or to expand your career, our trauma unit is the best place to gain invaluable experience to grow and develop in a supportive environment.

Benefits:

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:

ADO's each month (for full time employees)
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
Superannuation contributions
Salary packaging options
Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Requirements and additional information:

Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
We strongly encourage applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to apply.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Need more information?

Click here for the Position Description
Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Graham Cutler on Graham.Cutler@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3v L5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealth Stepping Up.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave , and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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