Employment Type
: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification
: Registered Nurse
Location
: Lithgow Hospital
Remuneration
: $ $52.62 per hour
Hours Per Week
: 20
Requisition ID
: REQ614981
Applications Close
: 18/11/2025
Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme Available
- In accordance with the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (PD2024_012), this position has been recognised as hard to fill/ critical to fill and may have an incentive attached to this position. Please visit NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme for additional information. #ruralhealthincentives
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About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.
Located in South Bowenfels, the Lithgow Campus is considered as a comprehensive community health centre supporting approximately 20,000 people living in the town and surrounding areas. The services available in Lithgow hospital include Domiciliary care unit, Emergency department, Geriatric assessment unit, Obstetric services, Paediatric service, Drug and Alcohol unit.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team working in the Critical Care Hub. In this role, you will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team, contributing to the planning, implementation, assessment, and evaluation of patient care through effective communication and teamwork.
You will act as an advocate for the diverse needs of all patients and carers, including those from Indigenous and multicultural backgrounds, ensuring culturally sensitive and appropriate care is provided, particularly during specialised procedures. Your professional practice will reflect high ethical standards and compliance with the policies and procedures of the Nursing Service, NBMLHD, and relevant legislation and statutory regulations.
As a valued team member, you will provide support, clinical preceptorship, and mentoring to staff and students, fostering a positive learning environment. You will also be responsible for the effective management of resources relevant to the service, contributing to the overall efficiency and quality of care.
Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families. At NBMLHD, we value integrity, collaboration, and excellence in care. If you are passionate about nursing and committed to continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply and become part of our supportive and dynamic team.
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Benefits Available To Eligible NBMLHD Employees
* Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
* Novated Leasing
* Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
* Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What You Will Bring To The Role
* Current registration as Registered Nurse (Division 1) with AHPRA
* Demonstrated experience and clinical skill in critical care nursing as a registered nurse (including completion of a new graduate program or equivalent experience working as a registered nurse)
* Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise workload
* Demonstrated evidence of being able to provide person centred care
* Demonstrated effective communication skills - written and verbal
* Demonstrated commitment to professional development and evidenced based practice
* Ability to work a 7 day rotating roster including day, evening and night shift according to the unit/service requirements
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
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