*Only applications from Registered Nurses holding valid work rights for Australia, currently reside in Australia and have current AHPRA registration will be considered for these positions.

Gosford Hospital is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses for temporary positions in our Intensive Care Unit (J6). As a vital member of our multidisciplinary healthcare team, you will provide exceptional nursing care to critically ill patients and lead fellow nursing staff in delivering quality healthcare.

In this role, you will practice as a Registered Nurse in alignment with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and the Nurses Standards of Practice. Your key responsibilities will include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions to ensure positive health outcomes for patients. You will coordinate care effectively, collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, you will engage in accurate documentation and reporting using relevant electronic systems, ensuring compliance with legal and care standards. Your commitment to continuous improvement and professional development will also play a critical role in enhancing the quality of care we provide. At times you may be required to work in other clinical areas across the hospital due to staffing and unit activity..

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool list is being created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, full-time, and part-time positions. 

Within this recruitment episode may be maternity relief positions and should the permanent incumbent require an early return from maternity leave, this contract of employment will cease with two weeks notice. Maternity relief positions can be for a period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of continued employment for up to a further 12 months for maternity leave reduced hours, therefore there are no claims to permanency.

Be part of a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of families in our community.

About You 

• You have a current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Minimum 2 years Critical Care/Acute Care experience
• You have a solid understanding of team nursing, with proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• You have strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences,along with proficiency in using information technology to enhance patient care.

Where You’ll Be Working 

You will be working in the Intensive Care Unit (J6) at Gosford Hospital, a facility renowned for its comprehensive and compassionate patient care. Our ICU is equipped with advanced technology and staffed by a dedicated team of healthcare professionals who are committed to excellence. You will find a supportive environment that values teamwork and collaboration, where you can further develop your skills while contributing to the health and wellbeing of our community.

As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey. 

What we Offer 

• Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast 
• Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions. 
• Full Salary Packaging services are provided - which means you save more tax. 
• Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
• Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership. 
• Social Club. 
• Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program. 

Child Safe Standard Commitment 

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We arecommitted to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 
 
At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative. 

The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.    

For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx 


Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.