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Registered Nurse - Recovery Unit


Company : NSW Government


Location : Ballarat, Victoria


Created : 2026-05-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Employment Type:PermanentFull TimePosition Classification:Registered NurseRemuneration:$74,317.94 - $104,336.27 per annum plus superannuationHours Per Week:38Requisition ID:REQ657407Location: Randwick, SydneyApplication Close: Sunday, 10 May 2026Where you''ll be workingThe Royal Hospital for Women is a multi-faceted tertiary referral and teaching hospital, internationally recognised as one of the worlds leading centres for the care of mothers, babies, and women with benign gynaecological and gynae-oncology conditions. As the only stand-alone womens hospital in New South Wales, it offers unique opportunities for innovative clinical practice and is committed to delivering excellence in womens health care through both practice and ongoing research.Registered midwives have the chance to work in all areas of midwifery through various models of care including continuity of care models, high risk maternity, aboriginal infant and maternal health and the newborn intensive care unit. There are eight midwifery group practices providing continuity of midwifery care for approximately half of all women who book to give birth at the hospital.The Hospital has a very high standard of midwifery care and provides undergraduate and postgraduate midwifery education programs and offers staff the opportunity to further their education and access professional development as well as the support of nursing and midwifery education support staff.Registered nurses and midwives also have access to a new graduate program to develop skills in newborn care, the high risk dependency unit and Midwifery Group Practice.The RoleThe vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is exceptional care, healthier lives. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality nursing care to patients/clients of the Royal Hospital for Women (RHW) and Prince of Wales Hospital (POWH) within the Adult Recovery Unit, Randwick Campus Operating Suite (RCOS).Organisational environment:The vision for nursing at Royal Hospital for Women is to embrace a culture that enables all persons to flourish.Nurses at the Royal Hospital for Women are committed to working within Practice Development principles. This is enabled through a framework of inclusiveness, active participation and collaboration.Our staff, through facilitation, are empowered and engaged in the shared decision making process in order to influence practice. This is achieved by working together in an environment which supports person centredness through evidence based care, learning and enquiry.All Registered Nurses must comply and act in accordance with recognised professional and organisational standards established by:Ministry of HealthThe Nursing and Midwifery Board Of AustraliaSouth Eastern Sydney Local Health DistrictPrince of Wales HospitalClinical supervision at the point of care is the role and responsibility of each Registered Nurse and within everyday clinical practice, in line with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council decision making frameworks for nurses and midwives.All staff contribute to the Work Health Safety (WHS) and Injury Management (IM) planning and performance monitoring, review and continual improvement processes made at a local level and via the WHS consultation arrangements.Benefits:Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.Salary packaging optionsthat reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness PassportEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.Discounted Private Health Insurance.Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant.Selection Criteria:Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.Demonstrated ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery and to guide others in providing service excellence.Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations.Strong computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems.Detailed knowledge and understanding of risk management, Work Health and Safety and quality principles and the role of the Registered Nurse in applying these principles.Extensive postgraduate experience in the recovery setting, or a Critical Care setting.Need more information?1) Click here for the Position DescriptionandSESLHD Expected Standards2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Beatrice Dewar onOurCORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplaceWe embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.Reasonable AdjustmentsNSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email and let us know.Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.Information for applicants:An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position descriptionRecommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directiveOccupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseasesfor all positions prior to offerSESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support()and for additional information please visit ourStepping Up Website