Registered Nurse - 6C Medical Oncology/ Palliative Care Unit
About Northern Beaches Hospital
Operated by Healthscope, Northern Beaches Hospital (NBH) is located in Frenchs Forest, only 13kms north of Sydney CBD. The hospital is a contemporary 488 bed facility comprising of 60% public and 40% private beds. Providing a wide range of health services to the local community, including Surgery, a 50 bed Emergency Department, Intensive Care, Birthing, Paediatrics, Cardiac, Mental Health, Dialysis, Cancer Centre and Outpatients.
NBH has 13 operating theatres, one hybrid/cardiac catheter theatre, two Catheter Laboratories and four endoscopy procedure rooms, all supported by a critical care unit which includes two intensive care wards.
Northern Beaches Hospital is a dedicated facility for all patients in the local area. It was thoughtfully designed to optimise patient safety and overall experience, and to provide meaningful management and operational efficiencies that benefit everyone.
Key to the hospital’s success is a highly skilled and expert team of staff who are supported by a comprehensive range of professional development opportunities.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity a Registered Nurse in our Medical Oncology/ Palliative Care Ward.
Ward 6C is a 30 bed public medical ward predominately caring for oncology patient’s and patients requiring end of life care. The 6C staff strive to provide care that is evidenced based and patient centred. We are looking for Registered Nurses (RNs) who are eager to join our supporting and caring team, who are focused on patient centred care but also work as a team and foster a strong team culture.
To be successful:
- Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Bachelor of Science (Nursing) or equivalent
- Minimum 1 to 2 years in an Acute hospital setting experience is essential
- Sound clinical decision making and problem solving skills
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, proactive, motivated and customer focused
- Clinical expertise and commitment to high quality patient care and continuous improvement
- Self-motivated and proven ability to work as part of a high functioning team
- Passion for delivering quality patient-centred care
- Flexibility with shift allocations and the commitment to work a rotating roster. We offer 12hr shifts.
Employee Benefits: Our OneHealthscope rewards program gives you access to a range of wellness benefits, as well as discounted onsite parking at Northern Beaches Hospital and access to Fitness Passport!
- Employee Assistance Program and free services incl. medical examination of employees and discounted services for permanent Healthscope employees and members of their immediate family.
- Rewards program with national deals and discounts for travel, health insurance and banking offers.
- Variety of leave options and salary packaging, additional superannuation, Novated motor vehicle lease and Airline/Club membership
If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant registered nursing experience against the current Healthscope and NSWNMA/ANMF – NSW Nurses and Midwives’ – Enterprise Agreement 2020 – 2024, a salary ranging from $35.46 - $49.79per hour.
Further Enquiries: Mel Sese, ANUM via email mel.sese@healthscope.com.au
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.
Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current (12 months or less) National Police check and a NSW Working with Children’s Check, prior to appointment and persons in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases prior to commencement.