Register Nurse - Collections

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Detail information about job Register Nurse - Collections. Terms and conditions vacancy

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $61,090.67 - $85,781.57
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ52660

NSW Health Pathology are seeking an enthusiastic Registered Nurse who will be involved in Collections within Westmead Hospital.

Where you'll be working
Westmead Hospital, NSW Health Pathology - West.
Being part of NSW Health Pathology means you’re helping create better health and justice
systems every day.
We operate more than 60 laboratories and around 200 collection centres across NSW and
conduct over 60 million tests per annum. Our network of pathologists are supported by
scientists, technicians and support staff who quickly and accurately assess samples so clinical teams can make the best possible treatment decisions for patients. Our Forensic &
Analytical Science Service provides independent, objective analysis to the NSW criminal
and coronial justice systems.

What you'll be doing

• Contribute to a customer-focused pathology collection service for inpatients and outpatients
• Perform venepuncture on inpatients and outpatients as required
• Perform venesection on inpatients and outpatients as required

This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand Policy Directive PD2011_005 Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination against specified diseases. All new recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. New recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, temporary and casual vacancies.

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

Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.

1. Registered Nurse with current registration through the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia approved qualification
2. Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical staff
3. Previous venepuncture experience familiar with pathology terminology and requirements and the willingness to learn paediatric and neonate blood collection
4. Display initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology setting and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the work environment
5. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services, including the use of Patient, Rostering and Quality systems, with an understanding of policies and requirements relevant to a clinical setting
6. Commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement and to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities
7. Demonstrated experience in Venesection on patients

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For role related queries or questions contact Jeanene Maxwell on [email protected]

Applications Close: 29 July 2018