Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

NSW Public School Jobs - NSW DET Jobs.; St George; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Gym membership discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Private health insurance discount

Continuing education allowance

Clinical Nurse Specialist pathway

Job summary

NSW Public School Jobs - NSW DET Jobs. in St George, NSW, is recruiting a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. Permanent full-time or part-time positions are available with a competitive hourly rate and superannuation.

The successful candidate will coordinate high-quality nursing care, work within a multidisciplinary team and uphold NSW Health CORE values. Clinical support, education opportunities and employee benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery and to guide others in providing service excellence.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of risk management, safety and quality principles and the role of the Registered Nurse in applying these principles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high quality nursing care to patients/clients of St George Hospital.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure excellent patient outcomes and service delivery.
• Promote NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment in all interactions.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Health IT systems

Risk management

Education

Nursing registration

Job description

NSW Public School Jobs - NSW DET Jobs. – St George NSW

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Permanent Part Time Available
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $40.03 - $56.20 per hour plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ651093
Application Close: 13 December 2026

Applicants previously interviewed for REQ604477 need not apply.

REQ651093 - St George Hospital - Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Permanent Full Time / Part Time
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The Role

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote culture and supporting practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees. All staff are expected to take reasonable care that their actions do not adversely affect the health and safety of others, that they comply with any reasonable instruction that is given them and with any reasonable policies/procedures relating to health or safety in the workplace, as well as notifying any hazards/risks or incidents to their managers.

The vision for nursing and midwifery at St George Hospital is to provide meaning and purpose to plan for the future;have reference to an inspirational statement that is consistent with the purpose and values of nursing and midwifery;and to inspire nurses and midwives to provide the highest quality healthcare to patients in any circumstance. The Vision Statement is:'Nurses and midwives at St George Hospital are always compassionate and competent in the delivery of excellent patient and family centred care.' Eight core behaviours were identified as being integral to achieving the vision - team player, caring;respectful, honest, advocate, collaborative, considerate and accountable.

The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality nursing care to patients/clients of the St George Hospital and Health service consistent with SESLHD and St George Hospital policies, procedures and standards.

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.
• Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant.

Selection Criteria

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery and to guide others in providing service excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations.
• Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of risk management, safety and quality principles and the role of the Registered Nurse in applying these principles.
• Demonstrated recent post-registration experience in an acute care setting.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [emailprotected] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
• 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.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support ([emailprotected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

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