Registered Nurse

Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:

1. Registered Nurse with current registration through the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency, with a Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia approved qualification.
2. Demonstrated experience acting in an in-charge position, including the ability to work in a team environment whilst supervising.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Previous venepuncture experience and familiarity with pathology terminology and requirements, with knowledge of paediatric and neonate blood collections or the willingness to learn.
6. Commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement and to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities.
7. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services, including the use of Patient, Rostering and Quality systems and Microsoft Office suite, with an understanding of policies, legislation and requirements relevant to a clinical setting.

Need more information?

1. Click here for the Position Description
2. Find out more about applying for this position
3. For role related queries or questions contact Griselda Nuesch on Griselda.Nuesch@health.nsw.gov.au
   
    

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2022_030 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.

All NSW Health workers are required to have two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, as defined by NSW Health. Employees working in a clinical area or are required to attend clinical areas are considered category A. Category A positions are required to provide evidence of having received three doses of COVID-19 vaccine in accordance with the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (TGA) and meet the requirements of the Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.  

New to NSW Health Pathology?
The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

Working Rights
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.

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

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.