This recruitment may be used to fill future positions via an eligibility list for permanent, full time, part time, temporary and casual positions.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse with an acute care background and advanced clinical competencies with the ability and confidence to work autonomously to provide safe, compassionate, person centred care to acute patients in a new model of care, the Urgent Care Service (UCS) at Long Jetty.

The UCS specialises in providing care that avoids Emergency Department presentations, hospital avoidance and supports Central Coast residents to access medical care when their regular GP is not available in a timely manner.

To be successful in this role, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary healthcare team. One of the primary objectives of this role is to provide nursing assessment, information, and acute care to patients in the Urgent Care Service in a senior nursing capacity.

Roster profile will be a combination of 8 and 12 hour shifts to cover both morning and evening service delivery.

About You

• You hold current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• You possess recent senior nursing experience in either critical care nursing or acute care nursing, demonstrating a commitment to quality improvement, practice development and evidence-based practice.
• You have demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and sound written, verbal and interpersonal skills.

About the Urgent Care Service

The goal of the UCS will provide Urgent Care to the community for minor illness and injuries. Working in collaboration with the UCS multidisciplinary team the UCS Registered Nurse also facilitates care planning through the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care which then can be referred on for continuity of care with the Patients regular GP or connected to community or acute care services as appropriate.

Where you'll be Working

As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.

What we Offer

• Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
• Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.
• Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
• Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
• Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
• Social Club.
• Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Child Safe Standard Commitment

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. Child safety is everyone’s responsibility and The Central Coast is committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Standard 5; People working with children are suitable and supported.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative.

The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.

For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx

Please note that all NSW Health workers are now required to have received 2 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.

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For role related queries or questions contact Vanessa Phillips:

Phone: 02 4320 3504

Email: Vanessa.Phillips@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: Sunday 31 March 2024 at 11:59 PM

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