Work, travel and get rewarded, join the NSW Health Deployment Program

Position Classification: Registered Nurse - NSWHDP
Requisition ID: REQ676570
Employment Type: Casual
Remuneration: $41.23 to $57.88 per hour + casual loading + allowances
Hours Per Week: up to 38 hrs
Location: STATEWIDE
Applications Close: This is a rolling requisition and the job advertisement will remain open until all positions are filled. Completed applications will be reviewed once they are submitted.

About the Opportunity

Join Australia's largest health system through the (NSWHDP) and gain diverse clinical experience across regional, rural, and remote health settings throughout NSW.

We are seeking Registered Nurses with at least one year full time equivalent post registration experience in any of the following specialties:

General Medical

General Surgical

Emergency Department

Justice Health

Community

Mental Health

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Dialysis

and subspecialties.

Working on deployments ranging from 2 to 13 weeks, you will provide person-centred care, support short-term workforce needs, and enjoy the flexibility to work across a variety of healthcare settings while expanding your skills and experience. Rotating rosters, including night duty apply while on deployment.

To learn more about the locations of our Local Health Districts and Specialty Networks, visit the . For more information about working in our rural and regional areas, visit .

Benefits

FREE travel, accommodation and additional financial support (as per the )

Versatile, short-term placements

Be matched to the right role that suits your skills

Explore and support regional, rural and remote NSW

Get support from our NSWHDP team throughout your deployment journey

You may be eligible for some allowances such as the and the while on deployment #ruralhealthincentives.

Ongoing professional growth and development opportunities from our dedicated NSWHDP Educator





Wellness benefits including (EAP) and for you and your family

FREE annual influenza vaccination

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible 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 (support is available ), LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

How to apply

If you would like more information, review the and join our .

To find out more about for this position and to start your application, click the APPLY FOR JOB button at the top.

To be considered for this position, you will need to attach your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and respond to the essential requirements and targeted questions in the questionnaire.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship, only candidates with current Work Rights in Australia documentation (Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, NZ Citizens with a current passport or valid work Visa) will be considered.

Essential Requirements:

Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (Ahpra) as a Registered Nurse.

Current drivers' licence with capacity and willingness to travel to NSW Health business and service locations throughout NSW which will include overnight stays in regional / remote areas. These deployments will make up the majority of your time in the position.

Targeted Questions:





Provide an example of a recent clinical situation involving patient deterioration within your specialty that highlights your experience providing nursing care within a multidisciplinary team.

In your response, describe your role, the multidisciplinary team approach, the challenges encountered and the outcome for the patient.

Detail your ability to supervise, delegate, and negotiate with others to deliver quality nursing care with a willingness to show leadership and embrace change in the coordination and delivery of care.

Contact

For role related queries or questions contact

Additional Information

This is an NSW Health Category A position. For more information, please refer to the

If you have any current evidence of vaccination against these, upload them with your application. Your current vaccination status will not impact your application. If you are the preferred candidate, you will be responsible for covering the costs of any remaining vaccination requirements. The Staff Health Team will access your Australian Immunisation Register record if needed, please advise if you prefer the team not to view your vaccination record. For more information read the NSW Health OASV Policy.

You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the .

We are 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 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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