Registered Nurse

·       Work to suit you with this Registered Nursing Role- FT and PPT work available

·       Great opportunity to develop your skills and grow within our supportive team

·       Dynamic and challenging role

Newcastle Private Hospital is seeking Registered Nursing applicants to join our Orthopaedics Ward team as an on a Full-time or Part-time basis.

You’ll be based on our specialty Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery and Bariatric ward, however have the ability to pick up shifts across the other surgical ward areas.

About us

Come and join our expert team of surgeons, specialist doctors, dedicated nurses and allied health professionals at Newcastle Private Hospital.  We are a 189 bed, acute, private hospital facility co-located on the John Hunter Campus at Rankin Park. The hospital has 11 theatres including a hybrid theatre and a 15 bed Intensive Care Unit.

We also have a cardiac suite including a cardiac catheter laboratory and a 16 bed Coronary Care Unit. A private maternity suite including 6 birthing suites and a special care baby nursery is available for families in the Newcastle region. Newcastle Private Oncology Centre provides specialty care for individuals and their families/carers undergoing all aspects of cancer treatment and care with both an inpatient unit and day infusion lounge.

 As Registered Nurse your responsibilities will include:

• Undertake acute nursing care in accordance with legislation
• Deliver evidence based nursing care
• Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team
• Ensure patient and staff safety
• Supervise, direct and guide nursing team members; Enrolled Nurses (ENs) and (AINs) to deliver patient care
• Proactively assess the perioperative nursing care provided to ensure the best possible outcome is achieved for the individual / patient
• Complete all required documentation in accordance with local and National Policies

Essential Criteria:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant post registration qualifications
• Demonstrated experience working within an acute surgical setting and exposure to Orthopaedics, Bariatrics or Neurosurgery
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of quality improvement initiative using research principles to support evidence-based practice, including development of policies and guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a supportive team.
• Demonstrated ability to advocate for and implement individualised patient centred care;
• Demonstrated professional manner when working with complex situations;
• Advanced communication skills as part of a multi-disciplinary team with a willingness to learn new skills.
• Flexibility to a seven-day roster including night duty

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

We offer:

•  Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
• Discounted health insurance
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

 We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. Come and be the difference in our patient's lives. 

Applications close: 16th October 2024

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to recruitment@healthscope.com.au

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.

 If you are successful, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant nursing experience against the current nursing Enterprise Agreement the "Healthscope and NSWNMA/ANMF – NSW Nurses’ and Midwives’ – Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024" (salaries range between $35.46 and $49.79 per hour).