Registered Nurse - Paediatrics

Paediatric Ward: Registered Nurse | Northern Beaches Hospital | Permanent Full time/Part Time – 12 hour shifts  

• Northern Beaches Paediatric service is dynamic Level 4 service caring for neonates, children and adolescents and their families. 
• The Paediatric ward is a 24-bed unit caring for a variety of presentations including medical, surgical, ENT, orthopedic and mental health.
• The Paediatric team are dynamic, collaborative and forward thinking. 
• We are looking for Registered Nurses to join this team on a permanent full time or part time basis.
• A rotating roster of 12 hour shifts supports life/work balance.

About Northern Beaches Hospital
Northern Beaches Hospital provides world-class, Level 5 delineation services for both public and private patients. The hospital features 486 beds,  50-bed Emergency Department, 20-bed general and cardiothoracic ICU, 14 state-of-the-art theatres including cardiac catheter labs, world-class education centre, doctors lounge and excellent staff facilities including café and car parking. 
From cardiothoracic surgery and neurosurgery to luxury maternity and excellent emergency care, Northern Beaches Hospital has a wide range of services that can help you build a healthcare career in your chosen field. 
We are proud to be home to some of Australia’s leading clinical specialists and a training ground for the clinicians of the future.  The Northern Beaches Clinical School is an innovative partnership with the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at Macquarie University. NBH also has partnerships with other tertiary education institutions including well-respected nursing schools.   
Northern Beaches Hospital offers staff opportunities to gain unique experience in a growing teaching hospital. Our culture is young, friendly and open to ideas. 

About Paediatrics
The paediatric ward is an 18-bed inpatient unit providing specialised medical & surgical care to infants, children & adolescents. The inpatient beds are complimented by a 6-bay day-short stay area, total of 24 beds in this unit. NBH offers a variety of paediatric services including, but not limited to respiratory, surgical, orthopaedic, mental health, chronic and complex and day surgery. 

Opportunities exist to be involved in the care of paediatric patients through Outpatient clinics (Paediatric Ambulatory Care Service), Special Care Nursery & the Emergency Department.
The ward consists of a mix of single & double rooms and has modern playrooms & courtyards built into the design. This creates a bright and pleasant environment for both our patients and staff.  You will have experience incorporating very sound clinical skills in paediatric care and enjoy interacting positively with people and families.

You will bring to our high-performing team:

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Bachelor of Science (Nursing) or equivalent
• Post Graduate qualification in paediatrics (or willingness to undertake)
• Sound clinical decision making and problem-solving skills
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Clinical expertise and commitment to high quality patient care
• Self-motivated and proven ability to work as part of a high functioning team
• Passion for delivering quality patient-centred care to neonates, children, adolescents and their families

Employee Benefits: Our OneHealthscope rewards program gives you access to a range of wellness benefits, as well as discounted onsite parking at Northern Beaches Hospital and access to Fitness Passport!

• Wellness benefits including a wide offering of holistic support through our Employee Assistance Program and free services including medical examination of employees and discounted Healthscope services for permanent Healthscope employees and members of their immediate family.
• OneHealthscope rewards program with national deals and discounts for travel, health insurance and banking offers.
• Variety of leave options and salary packaging, additional superannuation, Novated motor vehicle lease and Airline/Club membership

For further enquiries: Please contact Bec Mirrabito: bec.mirrabito@healthscope.com.au Acting NUM Paediatric Unit 
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. 
If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant registered nursing experience against the current Healthscope and NSWNMA/ANMF – NSW Nurses and Midwives’ – Enterprise Agreement 2020 - 2024, a salary ranging from $34.59 - $48.48 per hour.

Staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current (12 months or less) National Police check and a NSW Working with Children’s Check, prior to appointment and persons in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases prior to commencement.