Employment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Registered NurseRemuneration: $35.32 - $49.60 per hour plus superannuationHours Per Week: 24Requisition ID: REQ529982Location: Wollongong HospitalApplications Close: 2 December 2024 - 11:59pmAbout the opportunity When joining our collection team, you will be contributing to a customer-focused pathology collection service that is passionate about providing high-quality clinical care to all patients in the Illawarra region. Being a part of NSW Health Pathology means you're helping create better health and justice systems for everyone.You will be working for NSW Health Pathology with your primary location being Wollongong Public Hospital, but at times you will be required to work at Shellharbour and Bulli Public Hospitals. We also provide a home collection service to the Illawarra region and support to the Shoalhaven collection department.What we can offer you Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefitsCorporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness PassportLearning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health LearningWhat you'll be doing Contribute to a customer-focused pathology collection service for inpatients and outpatientsPerform venepuncture on inpatients and outpatients as requiredPerform venesection on inpatients and outpatients as requiredInterested in joining Australia's largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions: Registered Nurse with current registration through the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia approved qualificationCustomer-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 staffPrevious venepuncture experience familiar with pathology terminology and requirements and the willingness to learn paediatric and neonate blood collectionDisplay 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 environmentDemonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services, including the use of Patient, Rostering, and Quality systems, with an understanding of policies and requirements relevant to a clinical settingCommitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement and to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activitiesNeed more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this position3) For role-related queries or questions contact Griselda Nuesch on ******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 PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious 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.Working Rights This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr