Why You'll Love Working at Fairfield Emergency Department
At Fairfield Emergency Department, you'll be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional care to a diverse and growing community. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside senior nursing and medical leaders, influence how emergency care is delivered at the front of house, and contribute to initiatives that improve patient safety, flow and experience.
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Help shape and strengthen Fairfield ED's Front of House Model of Care.
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Develop your leadership capability in patient flow, clinical governance and operational management.
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Work closely with senior clinicians and leaders across the Emergency Department and hospital.
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Lead service improvement initiatives that have a direct impact on patients and staff.
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Build valuable experience that supports future senior clinical and nursing leadership opportunities.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
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Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years’ experience working in the clinical area of the employees specified post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
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Describe a time when you provided senior clinical leadership in a busy Emergency Department environment to manage competing clinical and operational priorities. In your response, outline how you identified and addressed risks to patient safety, supported staff, and achieved positive outcomes for patients and the service.
Describe your understanding of Emergency Department patient flow and performance indicators, including Transfer of Care (TOC) and triage-to-treatment timeframes. Provide an example of how you have used this understanding to identify barriers, coordinate a response, and improve patient flow, patient safety or service performance.
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More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Vaccination Requirements
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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