Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Campbelltown Hospital
Position Classification: Transitional Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Remuneration:
Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2.Nurses and Midwives Year 1- 2 - $128,030.56 - $130,582.09 per annum
Nurse Practitioner Nurses and Midwives Year 1 - 4 - $135,591.23 - $145,181.65 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ504394
Application Close Date: 11/08/2024
Interview Date Range: 14/08/2024 – 21/08/2024
Contact Details:
Dragana Martinez – 0422 008 753 | Dragana.Martinez@health.nsw.gov.au
Nathan Jones – 0477 347 862 | Nathan.Jones3@health.nsw.gov.au
APPLY HERE: http://sydc1a.rfer.us/HEALTHNSWGOVmsC1cS3
In this role being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement, and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997 (NSW)
About the Opportunity
Camden and Campbelltown Hospital is offering an exceptional opportunity for an Aboriginal Transitional Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Practitioner to join their team within the Emergency Department.
This position will be based at Campbelltown Hospitals with a primary focus on delivering culturally responsive care to Aboriginal patients and their families.
Applicants for this Nurse Practitioner position will receive comprehensive clinical and professional support to pursue a Nurse Practitioner master's degree approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). As part our commitment to supporting Aboriginal healthcare professionals, we are pleased to offer financial support to assist with the costs of studies through the University of Technology Sydney.
The role entails a deep understanding of the factors influencing the health status of Aboriginal communities and effective communication with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure responsive care.
Campbelltown Hospital is situated on the lands of the Dharawal people and has a rich history of working alongside our local Aboriginal Community. By providing opportunities for further education and career advancement, Campbelltown Hospital aims to empower Aboriginal healthcare practitioners to make significant contributions to improving health outcomes within their communities while delivering culturally sensitive care within the healthcare setting.
This role will be linked to our districts Aboriginal Health Unit who will provide cultural support and leadership including links to our large Aboriginal Health Workforce. You can contact our Director of Aboriginal Health Nathan Jones if you would like to discuss the role of the Aboriginal health Unit in supporting this position.
Nathan Jones
Director Aboriginal Health, SWSLHD
PH: 0477 347 862
E: Nathan.Jones3@health.nsw.gov.au
Where You'll Be Working
Be a part of a healthcare provider which is responsive to the needs of its consumers and shape the future of the community in which you live!
Campbelltown Hospital is one of NSW’s newest most progressive hospitals which services the community in which you live. This is an incredible opportunity to become part of the team which is dedicated to providing the best possible patient care to the Macarthur community and beyond. With state of the art facilities, the hospital is an exciting hub of diverse presentations and clinical experiences.
The management team focus on being approachable, innovative and being responsive to the feedback provided by the staff who make our hospital thrive. The team are forward thinkers who are looking to drive a sociable, friendly and vibrant environment where patient experience is at the forefront of every interaction.
We recognise value and are looking to ensure the highest quality team.
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.
1. Being an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational qualification. Describe your connections to community and culture
2. Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Suitable applicants for nurse practitioner positions are to be clinically and professionally supported to undertake a NMBA-approved nurse practitioner master’s degree or supported to meet course entry requirements at time of employment
3. Detail how your skills and professional background align with the requirements of the role, emphasizing the value you intend to bring to the South
Western Sydney Local Health District.
4. Highlight the main factors driving your interest in this position and express what aspects of joining the South Western Sydney Local Health
District excite you the most?
5. Discuss how your leadership approach aligns with the values and goals of the South Western Sydney Local Health District. Elaborate on how you
intend to bring your unique leadership skills and experience into a new team environment.
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