CCLHD - Registered Nurse - Menopause/Osteoporosis Refracture Prevention Service

About You

• You have a current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• You have relevant clinical experience in Women’s health with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the menopause process or knowledge and experience in bone health, with a commitment to quality improvement, practice development and evidence-based practice.
• You can demonstrated effective clinical communication using information technology including use of Virtual Care, and sound written, verbal and interpersonal skills with ability to adapt communication style to the audience.
• You hold a Drivers Licence

You will be required to:

• Conduct bone health assessments, education, personalised management plan & refer consumers to appropriate services as per Osteoporosis Re-fracture Prevention Service (ORP) referral pathways.
• Support women in accessing appropriate bone health care including accessing internal & external services, provide resources & support to make healthy behaviour changes.
• Conduct menopause nursing assessments, education & development of a personalised management plan in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Support women in accessing appropriate menopause care including accessing internal & external services as  per menopause referral pathways, provide resources & support to make healthy behaviour changes.
• Provide follow up assessments over time to ensure individual goals are met & adherence to treatment plans.

RESPIRATOR USE 
NSW Health workers may be required to use a respirator, as part of their appointment with NSW Health. Where a respirator is required for use, workers will be instructed in their safe use, including donning, doffing and fit checking. Staff may be required to complete fit testing to selected respirator/s to assess their facial fit/seal. At all times when a health worker is required to use a respirator, the health worker must not have any facial hair present. Processes are in place to support workers that need to keep facial hair due to religious observance requirements and/ or health conditions.

Where You’ll Be Working 

The role requires to travel across the Central Coast Local Health District.
As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey. 

What We Offer

• Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
• Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.
• Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
• Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
• Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
• Social Club.
• Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Child Safe Standard Commitment

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We are committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative.

The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. 

For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx

Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with Covid-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

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Ph: 0434 323 230

Applications Close: Thursday 14th November 2024 at 11.59pm
You are encouraged to complete applications on a weekday where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367