Registered Nurse - Dialysis Unit, Wollongong Hospital

NSW HealthWollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia

6 days ago

Job description

Find purpose and passion in your career with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of person centred, evidence-based nursing care that promotes positive health outcomes. The Registered nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

The Registered Nurse will work in therapeutic and professional relationships with individuals, as well as families, groups and communities. The Registered Nurse will assist in the provision of supervision and support for less experienced clinicians and will maintain their professional accountability and development in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia's Standards of Practice. Support from all units may be called upon for any given unit at times, where staff may be asked to work outside of their base unit if they are available.

For positions at Wollongong Hospital and Shellharbour Hospital there is a requirement to participate in an on-call roster once deemed competent. Staff not experienced in Haemodialysis will be required to work at the SDMH Renal Unit engaging in an education program, until competencies in haemodialysis treatment are reached (estimated timeframe is approximately 6 months).

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

Wollongong Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.

Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include :

Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay
Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
Fitness Passport – discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements :

Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

Current AHPRA Registration

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.

Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.

For role-related queries or help applying, contact Lisa Harris on Lisa.Harris2@health.nsw.gov.au.

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Registered Nurse • Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia