Endorsed Enrolled Nurse - Wollongong

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Detail information about job Endorsed Enrolled Nurse - Wollongong. Terms and conditions vacancy

Employment Type:  Permanent and temporary full time and part time vacancies - various hours available.
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $55,064.04 - $59,827.95 (Full Time)
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ52524
Closing Date: 25 July 2018

What you'll be doing

The Enrolled Nurse is responsible for the provision of compassionate and professional nursing care to all patients in accordance with the philosophies of the Mental Health Service. The Enrolled Nurse is the consumer's advocate and delivers high quality nursing care to consumers of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District consistent with the LHDs policies, procedures and standards.

The Enrolled Nurse works under the direct and indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse. The Enrolled Nurse retains responsibility for their personal actions whilst remaining accountable to the Registered Nurse for delegated functions.

Professional development and active participation in the service Quality Improvement program are integral components of the role. All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote culture and supporting practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees.

The Enrolled Nurse without notation is to administer medications that are within their scope of practice.

 

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.              
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary and permanent full-time and part-time positions.
Please note: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
Criminal record checks will be undertaken on successful applicants. This position is designated as child-related employment and you will be required to obtain a Working With Children clearance from the Office of the Children’s Guardian. To apply, please go to https://wwccheck.ccyp.nsw.gov.au/Applicants/Application#
Successful applicants to the role must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of their recruitment documentation. The applicant must be certified as compliant with http://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/Pages/doc.aspx?dn=PD2018_009 before employment can commence.

Selection Criteria:

1. Enrolled nurse (Division 2) with a current Authority to Practice from the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and current NSW Driver's License (if required by service).
2. Demonstrated commitment to person centred care and NSW Health Core Values.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of mental health nursing.
4. Effective written and verbal communication skills, including computer skills.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
6. Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks, organise workload and effectively manage time.
7. Experience in working with people of indigenous, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
8. Demonstrated ability to apply the principles of recovery orientated practice and trauma informed care to nursing practice.

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For role related queries or questions contact Bradley Boon on [email protected]