Registered Nurse - Hospital in the Home (HITH)
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Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 27 April 2026
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ603792
Applications close: Sunday 14 September 2025
Where you'll be working
Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Service is a Level 6 tertiary referral hospital with an inpatient bed base of 370. POWH offers an outpatient service and rural outreach service and provides more than 900,000 occasions of non-admitted patient care each year. The hospital has transitioned many inpatient units and wards to the Acute Services Building (ASB) and provides a state-of-the-art Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. POWH focuses on person-centred care and a positive staff experience.
About SESLHD and the role
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is "exceptional care, healthier lives". SESLHD supports shared decision-making, collaborative relationships, compassionate leadership, and innovative practices. The nursing vision for Prince of Wales Hospital is "Transforming Person-Centred Care Together". As a Registered Nurse in SESLHD, you will be an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, leading, supporting and supervising other nurses and care roles, and ensuring patient care is safe, high quality and compassionate.
You will be encouraged to share your clinical expertise and develop your practice through available professional development opportunities. Some of the key functions include practicing in accordance with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board Standards of Practice.
* Think critically and analyse nursing practice
* Engage in therapeutic and professional relationships
* Maintain the capability for practice
* Comprehensively conduct nursing assessments
* Develop a plan for nursing practice
* Provide safe, appropriate and responsive quality nursing practice
* Evaluate outcomes to inform nursing practice
What We Offer
* A workplace culture with a foundation that promotes person centred care approaches and staff wellbeing
* Orientation and supported transition into your new role
* Targeted clinical stream education programs affiliated with university partners
* Development pathways aimed at career progression
* Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave
* Salary packaging options to reduce taxable income and increase take-home pay
* Corporate health and fitness program, discounted gym memberships
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members
* Discounted Private Health Insurance
For more information on careers and benefits of working for SESLHD, visit our page.
Selection Criteria
* Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse/Midwife and current unrestricted Class C NSW Driver's Licence for required duties.
* Demonstrated recent clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to identify key messages and concerns when communicating with others.
* Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries in complex situations.
* Current computer skills and ability to use health information systems.
* Demonstrated ability to advocate for and implement person-centred practice.
* Demonstrated evidence-based practice and critical thinking application to patient care.
* Demonstrated ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively.
Information for Applicants
* An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
* Employment of a temporary visa holder may occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified following labour market testing
* Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
* Selected applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directives prior to offer
* Acknowledgement that SESLHD has Aboriginal Employment support and further information is available via SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au
Other
* Reasonable adjustments available during the recruitment/interview process. Contact SESLHD-Recruitment-POWH-SSEH@health.nsw.gov.au for requests.
* We value diversity and inclusion. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging strategy.
We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. If you have questions about the role, please contact the hiring team.
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