Enrolled Nurse Respiratory
The Respiratory Ward at Royal North Shore Hospital is seeking a suitably experienced Enrolled Nurse to join their team.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 12 October 2025 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $1,246.20 - $1,354.10 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ550378
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
8C is an 18 bed unit with14 acute beds plus 4 beds in the Respiratory Special Care Unit (ReSCU). ReSCU is an HDU style step-down unit that caters for patients requiring close monitoring and additional interventions such as Non-Invasive Ventilation and High-Flow Oxygen therapy. The Ward is supported by enthusiastic nursing staff, a variety of allied health professionals, a Respiratory Clinical Nurse Consultant, and a Ward Based Clinical Nurse Educator.
What you'll be doing
The purpose of this role is to provide safe and effective nursing care to patients using an individualised holistic approach related to the goals of care determined by the Primary Nurse (Registered Nurse) and within professional role limits and Enrolled Nurse Scope of Practice. In the delivery of nursing care the Enrolled Nurse will work under both the direct and indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse.
The Enrolled Nurse will consult with the registered nurse to ensure delegation is commensurate with own level of competence and within Local Health District (LHD) and Service policy, particularly in relation to the administration of medications.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse.
- Post registration experience in an acute hospital.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Karina Lucan on Karina.Lucan@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 9463 2831
Applications Close: 14 February 2025
