Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

Employment Type: Various
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: 64184.86 - 90122.83 (full time equivalent)
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ206901
Location: Network Wide (Sydney)

What you'll be doing

The Non Emergency Transport Nurse (Registered Nurse) is responsible for safe inter-hospital transfer of newborns and infants from Neonatal Intensive Care Units or Special Care Nurseries in the Greater Sydney Metropolitan area to an appropriate hospital closer to the patients home. In addition an inpatient within the scope of this service may require a specialist appointment at a tertiary neonatal facility and will be transported by the Non Emergency Transport Nurse for the appointment and back to the patient’s local health care facility. The Non Emergency Transport Nurse must deliver the highest quality care to the patient and their families. The care that is delivered should be individual and continually reviewed. The Non Emergency Transport Nurse should be an active clinical resource person contributing towards continuing education for staff and self, as well as acting as an advocate for the patient and their families. Other key functions of this position include clinical coordination, scheduling, completion of organization specific mandatory and relevant training. The Non Emergency Transport Nurse will be required to complete annual competencies relevant to the maintenance of this position as directed by the service.

Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Recent experience in a Level 3 or 4 Special Care Nursery, neonatal and or paediatric intensive care or a retrieval service

Demonstrated ability to clinically assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care

Demonstrated strong clinical, analytical, safety and professional standards

Ability to deliver effective care in accordance with an organisations designated scope of practice

Ability to function independently and work in isolation

Demonstrated ability to organise,meet time frames and manage competing and conflicting priorities

Ability to provide effective and accurate information through exceptional communication skills, which includes computer literacy

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Indigenous Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

As this is a “Category A+” position, please refer to the Application Guide for vaccination requirements.

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 Office of the Children’s Guardian Website

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, to assist in preparing your application.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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For role related queries or questions contact Paul Gallagher on Paul.Gallagher@nets.health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close:14/02/2021

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