Enrolled Nurse - Transitional Aged Care Program - Perm FT

Job Description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per weekLocation: Fairfield Community Health CentrePosition Classification: Enrolled NurseRemuneration: $ 65,024.93 - $70,655.00 per annum Requisition ID: REQ551300Application Close Date: 16/02/2025Interview Date Range: 19/02/2025 – 26/02/2025Contact Details: Rebekah Culbert – 0456 224 909 | About the Opportunity SWSLHD Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP) is seeking an Enrolled Nurse/s to support their community teams in providing high quality care to older adults who are accessing the program. The Enrolled Nurses will be contributing to holistic care that ensures better health outcomes and quality of life over a time-limited period post-discharge from hospital. The Enrolled Nurse will be completing client care as directed by Team Leaders & RN including, but not limited to: personal care support, medication monitoring, basic wound care & nursing needs, shopping support, domestic assistance, transport and assistance to undertake medical appointments. Office is located in Fairfield Community Health Centre, however services will be provided to clients across South West Sydney District. What You'll be Doing The Enrolled Nurse works with the registered nurse or midwife as part of the health care team and demonstrates competence in the provision of safe, compassionate, quality person-centered care.South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, healthier communities.All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model, promoting a culture that supports practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviors and interactions with patients, clients and employees. Where You'll Be Working South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park. The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates. As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation at your fingertips. How to Apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application . Current Authority to Practice as an Enrolled Nurse (Division 2), General with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Demonstrated recent experience as an Enrolled Nurse in an environment appropriate to the relevant speciality. Demonstrated ability to provide safe compassionate quality care that is culturally responsive. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage with patients/consumers, carers and the multidisciplinary health care team to identify and ensure responsiveness of care needs. Demonstrated capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner and personally resolve conflicts when they arise. Demonstrated evidence of the use of critical thinking as it relates to the delivery of evidenced based nursing care. Demonstrated understanding and participation in risk management, work health and safety and quality improvement in the workplace. Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position. Additional Information Salary Packaging South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details. Health & Fitness South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport . Transforming Your Experience Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply. SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. Connect with us on 'X' , Facebook and LinkedIn . #J-18808-Ljbffr