Registered Nurse - Medical Assessment Unit
The Medical Assessment Unit at Hornsby Ku ring gai Hospital is offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Registered Nurses with appropriate knowledge and skills to join our friendly and supportive team. The MAU is a 12-bed short stay unit which aims to provide an initial period of assessment where care can be referred to the speciality wards or discharged home. The MAU team focuses on a multidisciplinary approach to patient assessment. The ward has a high patient turnover. The preferred candidate should have knowledge of cardiac monitoring/ telemetry and sound assessment skills and communication skills. Our progressive and innovative team offers development opportunities for our staff and a caring environment for the delivery of high-quality patient centred care. A range of personal and professional development opportunities exist with robust clinical, educational and leadership pathways.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 per hour
Hours Per Week: 22
Requisition ID: REQ573446
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 every day. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There is a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You will 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: 
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital’s Medical Assessment Unit is a 12-bed general medical assessment unit located on Level 1 C. The ward caters for acute general medical patients, some of which will require cardiac monitoring. The Unit offers supported learning and professional development with a rotating roster including weekends and night shifts.
What you’ll be doing:
As a Registered Nurse applicatant you will be working in a busy ward enviroment, caring for adult patients with a wide spectrum of medical conditions. You will be working within an amazing team of health professionals, all working as a multi disciplinary team to provide the best health care for our community.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Registered Nurse - Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Current clinical knowledge and clinical problem solving ability.
- A commitment to excellence in nursing practice and continuing professional development.
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- An understanding of the professional, ethical and legal requirements of the Registered Nurse.
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For role related queries or questions contact Majella Mcfarlane on Majella.McFarlane@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Applications Close: 20 May 2025
