Applications Close: 13 August 2020

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $32.37 - $45.45
Hours Per Week: 32 hpw
Requisition ID: REQ177508

This is a temporary part time 32 hpw position until 31 December 2020 with the possibility of an extension subject to funding.

Where you'll be working

David Berry Hospital provides rehabilitation and specialist palliative care for the Shoalhaven.

The Shoalhaven area is one of the fastest growing areas of NSW with over 5,000 new residents making the move here every year. The area has plenty to offer with the beautiful beaches of Jervis Bay, rainforests of Kangaroo Valley and tourist townships like Berry, all within 30 minutes’ drive. For more information on the Shoalhaven Region, you can visit council's website here.

https://www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/Discover-Shoalhaven

What you'll be doing

To provide nursing assessments to triage and prioritise medical and nursing consultations to all community patients referred to the Shoalhaven Palliative Care Service. To initiate access for patients and carers to community support and Outreach palliative Care Services. To provide a consistent point of contact and triage for all clinical referrals, clinical inquiries and/or clinical issues that come to the Specialist Palliative Care Community Service.

Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse (Division 1).
Recent Palliative Care Experience ideally with post graduate qualification in Palliative Care or working towards same.
Demonstrated understanding of evidence based practice and critical thinking.
Demonstrated commitment to person centred care and the NSW Health CORE Values.
Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team as well as autonomously.
Computer literacy and understanding of relevant health related information systems eMR and CHOC desired but not essential.
Commitment to quality improvement and service development.

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 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.

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Leanne Skinner on LeanneJulie.Skinner@health.nsw.gov.au

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