About the role
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Paediatric trained Nurses: As a Virtual Urgent Care Nurse, you'll be at the heart of our dynamic team. Expect to handle redirected calls from Health Direct, cases that would have traditionally gone to the Emergency Department. Equipped with advanced decision-making software and video assessments, you'll adeptly assess patient acuity. If escalation is required, our medical officers will be available. At the conclusion of your assessment, you will coordinate smooth transfer to local Emergency Department, Urgent Care Centres, GPs or self-care.
The Role in Motion: Embrace a dynamic routine with rotating shifts – spanning mornings to evenings, seven days a week. Each day offers fresh challenges and opportunities to make a difference.
1. Clinical initiatives for Nurse training will be highly regarded.
2. Paediatric experience within an ED or acute ward setting will be highly regarded.
Benefits:
3. Superannuation contributions 11%.
4. Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees).
5. Four (4) weeks annual leave for temporary and permanent employees (pro-rata if part time).
6. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
7. Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
8. Working for a highly regarded public health facility, where supporting the local community is at the forefront of our business strategy.
9. Career Development opportunity.
Requirements:
Our successful candidate will possess the following:
10. Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
Your Skill Set:
Strong paediatric knowledge – check!
? Excellent communication skills – check!
Comfort with technology – check!
We're seeking individuals who thrive in uncertain situations. If you're adaptable, quick to learn new skills, and a resourceful problem solver, we'd love to have you on board.
Guidance and Support: The Nursing Team is led by the NUM and supported by the NSW Virtual Urgent Care Project Manager. Comprehensive education and training will be provided to ensure you're well-prepared to navigate our virtual care environment and associated platforms.
Are You Ready to Shape the Future of Care? If you're prepared to be a part of this ground-breaking shift in healthcare, seize the opportunity today! Join a team that's rewriting the narrative of paediatric care and embark on a professional journey that holds exceptional promise.
Additional information:
11. An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
12. Job share / part time arrangements will be considered.
13. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Information for Applicants:
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (AIR Immunisation History Statement) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement (IHS), or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate, or AIR COVID-19 and Influenza IHS. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.