Be a part of the team that enriches health in millions of ways every day

Remuneration: $36.39 to $51.09 per hour plus allowances (Casual loading may apply)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time and Casual
Hours Per Week: up to 38 hrs
Location: STATEWIDE
Requisition ID: REQ577006

• Are you looking for a job that provides you flexibility to work and travel?
• Do you want access to generous entitlements and benefits which may include subsistence allowance and the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentives #ruralhealthincentives while on deployment
• With your nursing skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enriching health by joining our NSW Health Deployment Program
• Only candidates with current Work Rights in Australia documentation (Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, NZ Citizens with a current passport or valid work Visa) will be considered.
  
  

What you'll be doing

This is an exciting opportunity to become a part of Australia's largest health system by joining the statewide NSW Health Deployment Program in the Central Resource Unit (CRU).

We are looking for Registered Nurses in any of the following specialties:

• General Medical

General Surgical

Emergency Department

Justice Health

Community

Mental Health

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Renal

and Sub Specialties

The Registered Nurse will deliver person-centred nursing care in a variety of health settings, collaborating with individuals and multidisciplinary teams.

Where you'll be working

The Registered Nurse workforce will be deployed to locations across NSW Health from anywhere between two and 13 weeks to support short-term staffing needs. You will have the flexibility to work for short periods of time, with the opportunity to stay longer and work across a variety of health settings when on deployment.

To learn more about the locations of our Local Health Districts and Specialty Networks, visit our NSW Health website. There is also more information about working in our rural and regional areas at Imagine Rural.

Why you'll enjoy working with us

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Experience new, different, and positive environments with flexibility through the Deployment program.

Your accommodation, travel (flights and care hire), meals and some out-of-pocket costs will be paid under the NSW Health Travel Policy with the assistance of our team.

You may be eligible for some allowances and the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme while on deployment #ruralhealthincentives.

Wellness benefits including Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Fitness Passport for you and your family.

Free annual influenza vaccination.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible 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.

Full-Time employees are eligible for paid leave entitlements, including annual leave, sick leave and parental leave.

How to apply

If you would like more information, review the Position Description and join our Webinar.

To find out more about applying for this position and to start your application, click the APPLY FOR JOB button at the top.

To be considered for this position, you will need to attach your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and respond to the targeted questions in the questionnaire.

Targeted Questions:

1. Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (Ahpra) as a Registered Nurse.
2. Demonstrated competencies in and knowledge of the complexities and challenges involved in providing nursing care in the context of a multidisciplinary team.
3. Demonstrated effective clinical communication using information technology, written and verbal means and sound interpersonal skills with the capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner.
4. Demonstrated application of evidence-based practice and critical thinking to advocate for and implement individualised person-centred care with a commitment to quality improvement.
5. Demonstrated ability to supervise, delegate, and negotiate with others to deliver quality nursing care with a willingness to show leadership and embrace change in the coordination and delivery of care.
6. Recent clinical experience relevant to the position including evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills.
7. Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritise and organise workload and deliver care with integrity and accountability.
8. Current drivers’ licence with capacity and willingness to travel to NSW Health business and service locations throughout NSW which will include overnight stays in regional / remote areas. These deployments will make up the majority of your time in the position.

This is an NSW Health Category A position. For more information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases policy.

If you have any current evidence of vaccination against these, upload them with your application. Your current vaccination status will not impact your application. If you are the preferred candidate, you will be responsible for covering the costs of any remaining vaccination requirements. The Staff Health Team will access your Australian Immunisation Register record if needed, please advise if you prefer the team not to view your vaccination record. For more information read the NSW Health OASV Policy.