Are You the Right Fit?
You are an enthusiastic and compassionate Registered Nurse who is eager to build specialist clinical skills while delivering exceptional care to patients with complex neurosurgical and reconstructive surgery needs. You thrive in a supportive team environment, embrace learning opportunities, and are committed to providing safe, patient-centred care.
- Passionate about developing advanced clinical skills and expanding your knowledge in a specialised surgical environment.
- Committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate and evidence-based care to patients with complex healthcare needs.
- Excels in a collaborative multidisciplinary team and values strong communication and teamwork.
- Motivated to learn and grow through education, mentorship, bedside coaching and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Adaptable, proactive and keen to develop expertise in neurological assessment, patient deterioration recognition and specialised postoperative care. If you're looking for an opportunity to accelerate your nursing career, gain exposure to highly specialised clinical practices, and work alongside experienced clinicians in a supportive learning environment, we'd love to hear from you!
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.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Describe your recent nursing experience in an acute care, surgical or specialty setting. How have you applied clinical assessment skills, recognised and escalated patient deterioration, and delivered safe, patient-centred care to patients with complex healthcare needs?
The Neurosurgery & Plastics Unit provides opportunities to develop advanced skills in neurological assessment, specialised drain management and postoperative reconstructive surgery care. Describe a time when you worked collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support a patient's care and explain how you have embraced learning opportunities to develop your clinical practice and improve patient outcomes.
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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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