Enrolled Nurse - Pathology Collector

1. Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as an Enrolled Nurse (Division 2) with a Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia approved qualification for administration of medication (including intravenous medication administration).
2. Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical staff.
3. Familiar with pathology terminology and requirements and the willingness to learn paediatric and nenoate blood collections.
4. Display initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology setting and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the work environment.
5. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services, including the use of Patient, Rostering and Quality systems.
6. Commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement and to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases

This is a Category A High Risk position. All Category A High Risk applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2018_009 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Diseases. All new recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. New recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.

This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.

The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time, temporary and casual vacancies.