Registered Nurse

Description:

Practicing and promoting safe, efficient and effective nursing care that reflects current standards of nursing practices and current Mid North Coast Local Health District policies and procedures.

Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply and, where found suitable, will be given higher priority. Please ensure that you declare your Aboriginality in your statement, covering letter or CV. In addition to addressing the selection criteria, Aboriginal applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality by supplying either a letter of Aboriginality signed under the common seal from a recognised incorporated Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community organisation such as Land Council or Elders group, Aboriginal Medical Service or a letter on letterhead from a Local Aboriginal Land Council demonstrating membership of the Council. Further information on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained at http://hire.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FROM THIS RECRUITMENT ACTIVITY MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE VACANCIES

• Current Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated nursing skills, knowledge and ability relevant to area within an outpatient and/or acute hospital setting.
• Proven clinical problem solving skills to maximise patient care
• Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan and coordinate patient care in a multidisciplinary team environment providing outcome based care.
• Participate in a seven day rotating roster including public holidays and night duty