Are you ready to join one of the world’s leading and connected rural health services as a Registered Nurse(RN) providing casual on call support in Theatres? Look no further, this is the job for you!

Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Selection Criteria/Position Description: Click here
Remuneration: $32.37 to $45.45 ph plus super
Location: Bathurst NSW
Applications Close: 9 Dec 2020- 11.59pm

We are unable to sponsor working visas for this position at this time.

Western NSW Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our advertised positions. If you require any assistance with your application or have any questions about this position, please get in touch with the contact person listed in this advertisement.

About the opportunity

As an RN in Theatres, you will be part of a cohesive medical and nursing team. Bathurst Hospital provides orthopaedics, general surgery, gynaecology, some urology and ENT ophthalmology and endoscopy services for the community and surrounding region.

You will join one of the world’s leading and connected rural health services as a Registered Nurse(RN) where we are driven by a single goal; healthier rural people- thriving communities.

Patient care is the heart of an RN in western NSW. The RN is responsible for providing nursing care to patients/clients of the health service; leading and supervising other nurses (Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing), and collaborating with physicians and other care roles in the team to coordinate and deliver care. The RN has leadership skills and clinical judgement which is trusted and valued to coordinate patient care and direct activities of the care team.

What we can offer you

Country living with a meaningful career path
Paid leave entitlements
Laundry and Shoe allowances as per the NSW Public Health Nurses’ and Midwives’ (State) Award
Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
Flexible work practices (as appropriate to the position and negotiated with your manager)
Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
Opportunities for learning and development, including in-house training with My Health Learning and the NSW Health RTO
Professional growth and accelerated career progression

Where you'll be working

Bathurst Health Service, a part of the Western NSW Local Health District. For more information on living and working in our beautiful region, visit our website Western NSW Health Careers.

Located less than 3 hours drive from Sydney, Bathurst Health Service is a major rural referral hospital where you can bring your purpose to life, broaden your scope through development & experience, and fast track your career.

A 100 bed facility Bathurst Health Service provides a range of inpatient and ambulatory care services including general medical and surgical, maternity, gynaecology, paediatrics, rehabilitation, critical care, mental health, renal dialysis, oncology, palliative care, hospital in the home and diagnostic services.

The staff at Bathurst Health Service talk about its perfect size for education and experience to further careers, the mentoring and support received, and the collaborative, people-focused culture. They enjoy the challenge, the ability to make a difference and the positive impact they make on the lives of those in our communities. We don’t pretend it will always be easy, but we do promise it will always be extremely rewarding.

Bathurst is close enough to the big smoke but far away enough to keep its unique regional and pastoral feel. Its heritage streetscape reflects its rich history, intertwined with a first class entertainment centre, internationally famous events, art galleries, museums and a thriving social, food and wine scene. Coffee is great too!

See more about Bathurst here in the Bathurst Region Website. Learn more about Bathurst and why our staff love working here by watching our Bathurst Health Service video

For more information about the Western NSW Local Health District, watch our video!

Help with your application and how you apply for the position

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria found in the Position Description above, as thoroughly as possible. For further information regarding the application process, interview process and pre-employment checks you can download the Guide to Employment with Western NSW booklet.

Please apply for this position online by clicking ‘Apply for Job’ at the top of this advertisement.

Need more information?

View the Candidate Information Pack for this job
For role related queries or questions please contact Kylie Peers on Kylie.Peers@health.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6330 5496

Talent pool

If the selection panel identifies a surplus of suitable candidates for the role, an eligibility list may be created where candidates may be offered casual, permanent or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 18 months.

Targeted role

This is a targeted position in accordance with GSE Rule 26: Employment of eligible persons. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to suitable Aboriginal applicants in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. Aboriginal applicants will be required to demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criteria. Applicants can upload their Confirmation of Aboriginality as an attachment to their application.

Stepping Up – Close the Gap

The Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) is working in partnership with the Western NSW Local Health District to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants wishing to apply for this role. For more information please contact the AES recruitment team on (02) 6882 8100 or email dubbo.recruitment@aes.org.au. Alternatively, applicants can visit our website for more information.

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