Casual, up to 38 hours per week
Location: Liverpool HospitalRegistered Nurse$36.39 - $51.09 per hour
About the Opportunity
The newly formed Cardiothoracic & Cardiology Ward at Liverpool Hospital are seeking motivated, enthusiastic and driven Registered Nurses to join their unique team.
This is a rare opportunity to be a part of a ward which carries two specialities. The large team is highly motivated and has a strong focus on education and progression. This is a great chance for you to work with CNS'S, CNC's and CNE's as well as other Cardiology/Cardiothoracic wards to develop your skills and progress your career.
The team are looking for nurses who are confident and ready to take responsibility for their own learning and development. You will be offered designated education time for you to learn and will also have the exciting opportunity to rotate through a viewing of Cardiothoracic Surgery to learn the whole patient journey.
We are seeking nurses who have a positive attitude and are looking to work in a supportive environment.
Your motivation to learn will be a key factor in your success in the role. This ward offers you the chance to work with high risk patients unique to our hospital and will provide you with unmatched opportunities to build on your strong nursing foundations in clinical acute care.
If you are interested in this role, we would encourage you to contact Simy Raju on (02) 8738 7354 for a confidential discussion about what you can bring to our team, or click APPLY NOW!
Where You'll Be Working
- Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area. It also provides a range of state-wide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation.
- The Hospital provides a health service of international standing, with 23 operating theatres, capacity for 877 beds, diagnostic and imaging services, emergency and trauma care, maternity, paediatric, cancer care, mental health, ambulatory care, allied health and medical and surgical services from birth to aged care.
- Liverpool Hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. The $790 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) project will provide enhanced facilities and an increased capacity to meet future significant population growth for South Western Sydney.
- Liverpool Hospital is a principal referral and teaching Hospital of the UNSW Sydney and the Western Sydney University and also welcome students from over 20 universities and colleges.
- Located in the heart of Liverpool City, the hospital is close to public transport, shopping centres and eateries.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Please elaborate on how your skills and experiences align with the role requirements and highlight what you will bring to add value to the Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Unit.
- Share the main reasons for your application for this role and tell us what aspects of joining the Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Unit that motivates you.
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Additional Information
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