Neuroscience RN (Part-Time, 32h) – Academic Hospital

Macquarie University Hospital; Sydney; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Superannuation 12%

Job summary

Macquarie University Hospital is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN Level 3 or above) to join Ward 3E Neurosciences on a permanent part-time basis (up to 32 hours per week).

You will deliver high-quality, holistic nursing care to patients with neurological and neurosurgical conditions within Australia's only university-owned teaching hospital, supported by a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and researchers.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA without conditions.
• Minimum RN Level 2 classification or above, with substantial acute care experience.
• Experience in neurosciences, neurosurgical or related acute specialty is desirable.
• Ability to perform comprehensive clinical assessments, including neurological observations, and recognise deterioration.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to clinical education, mentorship of junior staff and students, and quality improvement.
• Postgraduate qualification in neurosciences nursing or critical care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive nursing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for neurosciences patients in an acute inpatient setting.
• Performing neurological observations, post-operative monitoring and early identification of changes in patient condition, escalating concerns promptly.
• Administering medications safely and accurately in line with hospital policies.
• Collaborating with medical, surgical, allied health and nursing colleagues to develop individualised, evidence-based care plans.
• Mentoring and supporting junior nursing staff, graduate nurses and students on the ward.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits and unit-based education to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Nursing

Acute care

Neurosciences

Mentorship

Education

AHPRA registration

RN Level 2+

Job description

Macquarie University Hospital is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN Level 3 or above) to join Ward 3E Neurosciences on a permanent part-time basis (up to 32 hours per week).

You will deliver high-quality, holistic nursing care to patients with neurological and neurosurgical conditions within Australia's only university-owned teaching hospital, supported by a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and researchers.