Positions vacant

Casual Locum / Travel Nurse - Perioperative Nurse – NT Health – All hospitals

Nurse Level 2 – Remuneration Package $88,373 - $116,920

Locations – Alice Springs, Darwin, Katherine and Nhulunbuy

Are you an experienced Perioperative Nurse interested in exploring the Northern Territory with the flexibility to pick and choose where you work for short placements? NT Health has the option of Casual Locum/Travel Nurse.

Information and benefits:

Casual 12 month contract
No set rotations i.e. not a FIFO model with set ‘swings’
Placement duration of 4 weeks at minimum target roster hours 0.84 FTE or above
Opportunity to work at multiple hospitals across the NT
Return airfares paid once per placement. If driving to NT, Nurses/Midwives can be reimbursed for travel expenses.
Waivered or subsidised accommodation available (options vary per location)

To apply simply submit your application in full here https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=307605 selecting 'casual locum/travel Nurse/Midwife' as your preferred work arrangement.

You can also read the Casual Locum/Travel Nursing/Midwifery Workforce (N1/N2) Guideline (attached in the above link) for more information.

Enrolled Nurse Advanced Skills (Hervey Bay)

Location: Central Sterilising and Supply Department, Hervey Bay Hospital

Remuneration: You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $69,557.05 p.a., comprising salary rates $39.26 - $41.66 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 4) (Permanent Part-Time, 64 hours p.f.). (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2502WB618903

The Enrolled Nurse Advanced Skills (ENAS) practices under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) providing clinical and patient-centred care within the Central Sterilising and Supply Department. The EN utilises their knowledge, skill, and competence to effectively develop, provide and evaluate patient care, whilst maintaining regular communication and assistance from the RN.

Enquiries: Megan Elsworth – (07) 4325 6657

Job Ad Reference: H2502WB618903

Application Details: Job search | Employment and jobs | Queensland Government

Closing Date: Thursday, 27th February 2025

Registered Nurse Operating Theatre, Barossa Hills

896880 - Registered Nurse Operating Theatre

Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Angaston Hospital
Salary: RN/M1 $74,831 to $102,103 p.a. (pro-rata)
Permanent Part-time position working 28 hours per week

Overview

Are you a self-motivated and innovative Registered Nurse seeking an exciting and challenging opportunity? Look no further than the Part-time, Ongoing position as a Registered Nurse Operating Theatre at SA Health's Angaston Hospital, part of the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network (LHN).

Situated in the picturesque Barossa region, you'll be working in a busy Theatre environment that caters to visiting surgeons specialising in Orthopaedics, Urology, Gynaecology, Gastroenterology, Ophthalmology, Plastics, and General Surgery. With a focus on Day Surgery, the Theatre operates three to four days per week, offering a diverse and rewarding experience.

In this role, you'll leverage your excellent interpersonal skills to build strong relationships across the board, assisting in the provision of professional, high-quality patient care within the Operating Room setting. Your duties will encompass assessing patients' needs, planning, implementing, and coordinating appropriate service delivery options, communicating changes in condition and care, monitoring client care plans, and participating in clinical auditing and evaluative research, all aimed at improving patient health outcomes.

As part of the Barossa Hills Fleurieu LHN, you'll be supported both personally and professionally, with access to education and training opportunities, flexible working hours, and an inter-professional approach to holistic health care. SA Health is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, and culturally safe workplace, offering competitive remuneration and excellent benefits.

Don't miss this chance to join a dedicated team of healthcare professionals in a dynamic and supportive environment. Apply now and take the next step in your nursing career with SA Health.

You will be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and hold or be eligible to hold a current practicing certificate. This will be supported by demonstrated competence in peri-operative nursing practice in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice, specifically anaesthetics, recovery, scrubbing and scouting skills, endoscopy reprocessing, pre and post operative surgery and day surgery. A team player with the demonstrated ability to think on your feet and work within changing environments, you will bring a proven track record in working effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Effective communication skills, including problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills will be essential.

About BHFLHN

Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network has an employed workforce of over 3000. The LHN encompasses country hospitals and health services that provide support and services to approximately 12% of the South Australian population. The region is an area of significant population growth for South Australia. Our sites and services are located at Mt Barker, Gawler, Victor Harbor (Southern Fleurieu), Strathalbyn, Kingscote, Mt Pleasant, Angaston, Tanunda, Gumeracha, Eudunda and Kapunda. ¿ The LHN has 11 public hospitals, 6 aged care facilities and an extensive range of community-based services. A range of clinical services are delivered including Acute care, Medical, Accident and Emergency, Surgery, Birthing and Midwifery, Specialist Consultancy, Renal Dialysis, Chemotherapy, Transfusions, Rehabilitation, Residential Aged Care, Respite Care, Transitional Care Packages, Aboriginal Health, Mental Health, Allied Health, Community Health (Country Health Connect), Community Nursing, Palliative Care, Community Home Support Packages and Home Modifications.¿¿¿

Angaston is a 25 bed acute facility offering a 24hr Emergency Service and Surgical Services to the local and regional community. The Hospital offers care to Medical, Surgical, Palliative Care, Transitional Care, Mental Health, and Paediatric patients. Nurses working at Angaston will experience a diverse range of patients and be involved in the care of those presenting to Emergency, Outpatients, as well as those in the Acute setting. Surgical Services are predominantly Day Surgery with a broad range of visiting specialties including Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, General Surgery, Plastics, Urology, Ophthalmology and Gastroenterology.

Click here https://youtu.be/fk8msE1UUDw for more information about the Barossa Valley - Living and Working at BHFLHN.

Benefits of Joining us

At BHFLHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing and employer superannuation contributions.
Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.
Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join BHFLHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

BHFLHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.

Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role..

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (Direct Contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

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For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: 896880

Enquiries

Name: Trudy Vaughan

Title: Associate Nursing Unit Manager

Phone: 08 8563 8500

E-mail: Trudy.Vaughan@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

23 April 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines

Applications close: 23/4/2025

For further information and to apply visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/careers and search for Job Ref: 896880

Operating Theatre Nurse (International humanitarian register) - Australian Red Cross

Operating Theatre Nurse (International humanitarian register)

Applications close 18 May 2025

Australian Red Cross is seeking skilled Operating Theatre Nurses to join our International Delegate (aid worker) Register. From the Delegate Register, Operating Theatre Nurses can be deployed internationally by the Red Cross to provide professional assistance to individuals and communities impacted by humanitarian disasters or conflicts.

Deployments typically range in duration from six to twelve months and are salaried. Please note that recruitment to the Delegate Register does not guarantee employment with Red Cross. It does, however, place the individual on standby to deploy, and enables suitable preparation and training for deployment, should the need arise.

If you are interested in working internationally with Red Cross as an Operating Theatre Nurse, we encourage you to read the role profile below which provides additional information on the requirements of this position, to consider your suitability. Please note that we are only able to consider applications from candidates who are citizens or permanent residents of Australia.

Australian Red Cross’ International Delegate Register

The Red Cross and Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement is the largest humanitarian network in the world. It comprises the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (Federation) and 192 National Societies. The RCRC mandate is to protect and support populations experiencing conflicts, disasters and other vulnerabilities.

ARC maintains an active register of highly screened and trained humanitarian workers (referred to as delegates within the Red Cross) who are deployed to international crises when local capacity is overwhelmed or where additional specialist resources are required. Deployments take place through fixed-term contracts, with delegates seconded into the operations of the ICRC or Federation.

In all activities, Australian Red Cross’ delegates, staff, volunteers and members are guided by the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

Humanity • Neutrality • Impartiality • Independence • Voluntary Service • Unity • Universality.

To read more on these principles, visit https://www.redcross.org.au/about/fundamental-principles/

Operating Theatre Nurse - position summary and requirements

Candidates recruited to join the delegate register as Operating Theatre Nurses will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality patient care, ensuring a safe and sterile environment in the operating theatres of hospitals – including pre and post operative patient care and scrubbing / assisting in theatre. S/he assesses training needs, develops plans of action and draws up training programmes with local / national personnel.

Education and Professional Requirements

Registered Nurse with a valid license to practice in Australia – registration with AHPRA
Operating Theatre Nursing speciality degree or equivalent, at least 5 years’ experience in Operating Theatres
Previous experience(s) in acute care departments such as ER, ICU and Recovery Room, is an asset.

Other Essential Requirements

Citizen or permanent resident of Australia.
Fluent spoken and written English.
Level B2 (CEFR standard) in a second language (Russian, French, Arabic, Spanish) strongly preferred.
Extensive professional experience as an Operating Theatre Nurse aligned with the technical and behavioural competencies (outlined below).
Previous international humanitarian and/or development experience in low-income countries (non-government organisations, international organisations or charity).
Digital Literacy, including the ability to navigate digital devices (laptops, smartphones), analyse web-based information and work effectively with the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
Ability to drive a manual car.
Personal motivation to provide humanitarian assistance to individuals and communities impacted by disasters or armed conflict.
Ability to adapt to and function effectively in challenging living conditions and potentially unstable security environments.
Ability to work effectively while under pressure and within multicultural teams.
Excellent organisational skills.

TECHNICAL Competencies

Operating Theatre Management

Support the establishment and/or management of the operating theatre, in cooperation with the surgeon, anaesthetist and operating theatre nursing staff
Facilitate appropriate OT preparedness and timely response to emergencies, ensures that all resources available are managed and maintained in an appropriate manner.
Ensure quality care by adherence to sterilization and infection control policies and safety standards regarding the handling of sharps, fire safety, waste management, etc
Demonstrate and deliver a high standard of evidence-based patient care within the OT

Stakeholder Management

Provide technical advice / training and support to local / national counterparts to maintain/develop local / national capacities and reach international standards
Liaise as requested with local / national health authorities and other health providers

Information Management

Ensure all documentation meets local / national legal requirements and that statistical data is collated, using the relevant health monitoring systems
Ensure medical records are written clearly and precisely, including treatment and/or discharge plans, and documentation of unwanted incidents related to the care of the patient
Ensure patient documentation is consistently filled out by international and local / national medical staff

Behavioural Competencies

Cultural Awareness

Design solutions and plan operations that consider local cultural factors
Respect cultural diversity within the team
Adapt programmes and operations in line with socio-political and cultural context, with specific focus on addressing the needs of vulnerable groups.

Interpersonal communications

Deliver accurate, clear and concise messages, orally and in writing, to inform a range of audiences
Actively listen to and encourage feedback from peers, communities, volunteers and other stakeholders
Convey complex ideas and plans based on inputs from different audiences in an engaging, appropriate and clear manner.

Judgement and Decision-making

Make informed, timely, balanced decisions at an individual and team level through consultation, research and consideration
Find solutions to problems in a resourceful and creative manner
Explain decisions to those who implement or are affected by them

Motivating others

Provide regular formal and informal feedback and recognises contributions of others to maintain team productivity
Positively support others to maintain motivation by clearly articulating the purpose of the programme

Personal Resilience

Appropriately cope with stressful situations by remaining constructive and positive under stress and remaining focused on objectives as the operation evolves.

Candidate Assessment

All candidates will be assessed based on technical and core competencies specific to this role. Candidates may be further invited to take part in a competency-based interview, assessment centre and psychological assessment.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse & Harassment (PSEAH) & Child Protection

Australian Red Cross reserves the right to conduct background checks on all candidates, including police, working with children checks, personal reference checks and other checks Australian Red Cross considers necessary. Candidates who do not pass a work with children check, or whose background checks suggest they may pose a risk to the safety and wellbeing of others will not be considered for this position.

Operational Constraints

Applications close 18 May 2025

For more information on the Operating Theatre Nurse profile, and working internationally with Australian Red Cross, contact Andree Girardau on arc_health@redcross.org.au

Midwife (International humanitarian register) - Australian Red Cross

Midwife (International humanitarian register)

Applications close 18 May 2025

Australian Red Cross is seeking skilled Midwives to join our International Delegate (aid worker) Register. From the Delegate Register, Midwives can be deployed internationally by the Red Cross to support operations and provide professional assistance to individuals and communities impacted by humanitarian disasters or conflicts. Deployments typically last for six months and are salaried.

Please note that recruitment to the Delegate Register does not guarantee employment with Red Cross. It does however place the individual on standby to deploy, and enables suitable preparation and training for deployment, should the need arise.

If you are interested in working internationally with Red Cross as Midwife, we encourage you to read the below role profile which provides additional information on the requirements of this position, to consider your suitability. Please note that we are only able to consider applications from candidates who are citizens or permanent residents of Australia.

Australian Red Cross’ International Delegate Register

In all activities, Australian Red Cross’ delegates, staff, volunteers and members are guided by the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

Humanity • Neutrality • Impartiality • Independence • Voluntary Service • Unity • Universality.

To read more on these principles, visit https://www.redcross.org.au/about/fundamental-principles/

Midwife Position Summary

As an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Midwife works in both direct clinical and supervisory functions to provide care and support to women and their babies during pregnancy, birth, and after birth in outpatient and inpatient departments. The Midwife works to build the capacity in obstetric care and infection control in assisted or Red Cross independent hospital structures, often in limited resources settings and challenging security environments, with the aim of delivering high- quality patient care reaching national/international standards. Midwifes can also be deployed as part of a red Cross mobile surgical team deployed in certain contexts, when required.

Essential Qualifications and professional registrations

Diploma or degree in Midwifery with 3-5 years professional experience post-qualification
Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, through AHPRA.

Other Essential Requirements

Citizen or permanent resident of Australia.
Fluent spoken and written English.
Level B2 (CEFR standard) in a second language (Russian, French, Arabic, Spanish) strongly preferred.
Extensive (2 years or greater) professional experience as aligned with the technical and behavioural competencies (outlined below).
Previous international humanitarian and/or development experience in low-income countries (non-government organisations, international organisations or charity).
Digital Literacy, including ability navigate digital devices (laptops, smartphones), analyse web-based information and work effectively with the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
Ability to drive a manual car.
Personal motivation to provide humanitarian assistance to individuals and communities impacted by disasters or armed conflict.
Ability to adapt to and function effectively in challenging living conditions and potentially unstable security environments.
Ability to work effectively while under pressure and within multicultural teams.
Excellent organisational skills.

Technical competencies

Obstetrics Ward / Delivery Room Management

Coordinates all activities of the Obstetric Ward / Delivery Room with the local / national health stakeholders
Assists the local / national midwives when needed for any complicated deliveries, pre- and post-delivery complications for mothers and babies
Promotes a clean and safe patient environment and ensures that hygiene conditions are regularly measured and maintained
Supervises the distribution of drugs, keep track of consumption patterns, supervise supply orders and inventories

Stakeholder Management

Provides technical advice and training to local counterparts to maintain/develop the local capacities and reach national standards
Participates in and / or delivers training of traditional birth attendants (TBAs) / local / national midwives to deliver proper community keys messages for better and safe practices according to public health principles and local health standards, to measurably improve the quality of patient care
Liaises as requested with local health authorities and other health providers

Information Management

Ensures all documentation meets local / national legal requirements and that statistical data is collated, using the relevant health monitoring system.
Ensures patient documentation is consistently filled out by international and local / national TBAs / midwives / nurses
Supervise administrative documents ensuring accurate data collection, through the timely completion and filing of all obstetric related information

Behavioural Competencies

Cultural Awareness

Design solutions and plan operations that consider local cultural factors
Respect cultural diversity within the team
Adapt programs and operations in line with socio-political and cultural context, with specific focus on addressing the needs of vulnerable groups

Interpersonal communications

Deliver accurate, clear and concise messages, orally and in writing, to inform a range of audiences
Actively listen to and encourage feedback from peers, communities, volunteers and other stakeholders
Convey complex ideas and plans based on inputs from different audiences in an engaging, appropriate and clear manner

Judgement and Decision-making

Make informed, timely, balanced decisions at an individual and team level through consultation, research and consideration
Find solutions to problems in a resourceful and creative manner
Explain decisions to those who implement or are affected by them

Motivating others

Provide regular formal and informal feedback and recognises contributions of others to maintain team productivity
Positively support others to maintain motivation by clearly articulating the purpose of the Program

Personal Resilience

Appropriately cope with stressful situations by remaining constructive and positive under stress and remaining focused on objectives as the operation evolves

Integrity

Act in accordance with Movement principles and values.
Model ethical behaviour and uses the power of their position with integrity and accountability
Refer reports of violations onwards using appropriate channels.
Develop concise, consolidated reports that analyse progress, challenges and plan for follow-up action across the sectors.

Candidate Assessment

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse & Harassment (PSEAH) & Child Protection

Operational Constraints

In line with the principle of neutrality, please note that staff seconded to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) cannot be deployed to any country of origin. Delegates must be in good health and agree to participate in health clearance processes prior to any assignment. For more information on the Midwife profile, and working internationally with Australian Red Cross, contact Andree Girardau on arc_health@redcross.org.au