Registered Nurse Paediatrics

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Fitness Passport

Additional leave provisions

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking Registered Nurses to join the Paediatric team at Northern Beaches Hospital on a permanent basis, with either full-time or part-time options and a 12-hour rotating roster for better life/work balance.

The role involves monitoring paediatric patients, coordinating multidisciplinary care, supervising junior staff and maintaining high standards of infection control and documentation. NSW Health supports career development and inclusive workplaces.

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric care and working with children.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to children’s clinical needs.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary team.
• Supervise junior staff and support development.
• Maintain accurate documentation and infection control.
• Support efficient patient flow from admissions to discharges.

Job description

We are looking for Registered Nurses to join the Paediatric team on a permanent full time or part time basis. A rotating roster of 12 hour shifts supporting life/work balance on offer.

• Meaningful career development with access to specialist education, training and leadership programs.
• Opportunities to shape the future of care through specialty working groups in research, clinical trials, workforce wellbeing, diversity and inclusion.
• Generous NSW Health benefits, including salary packaging, novated leasing, Fitness Passport, additional leave provisions, and more.

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$1,566.70 - $2,199.60 per week
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ685327

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Northern Beaches Hospital Paediatric service is a dynamic Level 4 service caring for neonates, children and adolescents and their families.The paediatric ward is an 18-bed inpatient unit providing specialised medical & surgical care to infants, children & adolescents. The inpatient beds are complimented by a 6-bed short stay unit, total of 24 beds in this unit. NBH offers a variety of paediatric services including, but not limited to respiratory, surgical, orthopaedic, mental health, chronic and complex and day surgery. The ward consists of a mix of single & double rooms and has modern playrooms & courtyards built into the design. This creates a bright and pleasant environment for both our patients and staff. You will have experience incorporating very sound clinical skills in paediatric care and enjoy interacting positively with people and families. The ward consists of a mix of single & double rooms and has modern playrooms & courtyards built into the design. This creates a bright and pleasant environment for both our patients and staff. You will have experience incorporating very sound clinical skills in paediatric care and enjoy interacting positively with people and families.

What you'll be doing

Key priorities of an experienced paediatric nurse at NBH include closely monitoring and responding to children’s clinical needs whilst coordinating care with the multidisciplinary team. The RN will prioritise supporting and supervising junior staff, ensuring care is developmentally appropriate, and communicating effectively with families. Maintaining accurate documentation, upholding infection control and safety standards, and contributing to efficient patient flow (admissions and discharges) are also essential responsibilities. The Registered Nurse acts as a role model by demonstrating behaviour and interacting with patients, their families and employees in a way that promotes a culture and standards that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.