Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Location: Lithgow Hospital
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ589378
Applications Close: 20/07/2025
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed
and develop in your chosen career role.
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.
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We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Critical Care HUB team at Lithgow Hospital. This role is pivotal in ensuring optimal outcomes for patients, clients, and their carers through the promotion of best practice and the appropriate escalation of care when needed.
As a Registered Nurse, you will work collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary health team, using effective communication to plan, implement, assess, and evaluate patient care. You will act as an advocate for the diverse needs of all patients and clients, including those from Indigenous and multicultural backgrounds, ensuring culturally sensitive and appropriate care, particularly for those undergoing specialised procedures.
Professionalism is at the heart of this role. You will be expected to maintain and promote high standards of ethical nursing practice, adhering to the policies and procedures of the Nursing Service, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD), and all relevant legislation and statutory regulations.
In addition to your clinical responsibilities, you will provide support and mentorship to staff and students, fostering a positive learning environment. You will also be responsible for managing resources effectively to support the delivery of high-quality care.
If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others and thrive in a collaborative, patient-focused environment, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits Available To Eligible NBMLHD Employees
* Accrued Day Off (ADO)
* 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 achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.
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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For role related queries or questions contact Danell Thompson on Danell.Thompson@health.nsw.gov.au
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