• Registered Nurse
• Casual Position
• Hunter Clinic Newcastle Location

About Family Planning NSW

Family Planning NSW (FPNSW) is the leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services in NSW. As an independent not-for-profit organisation we offer expert clinical care, information and advice for everybody in every family as well as education and training and evidence-based research to support doctors, nurses and other professionals.

Family Planning NSW is committed to excellence in meeting the reproductive and sexual health needs of the community. We achieve this by providing best practice, accredited clinical services, enhancing the knowledge and skills of service providers, improving the body of knowledge about reproductive and sexual health through rigorous research and evaluation, and leading international development projects to promote the rights of marginalised people in developing countries.

Our Values

• Family Planning NSW is a pro-choice organisation
• Must support the Family Planning values

COVID Vaccination

• In accordance with NSW Health Orders, all staff employed by Family Planning NSW are required to be vaccinated for the Covid 19 virus to be able to work.

About the role

The Registered Nurse plays an important role in supporting the strategic directions of Family Planning NSW. This is a multi-faceted role. In addition to clinical service delivery and clinical training, the role may provide the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and experience in research, telephone referral and information line and professional education. The position is part of a multidisciplinary team.

Key Criteria

Essential

1. Primary nursing degree with current AHPRA registration as a registered nurse
2. Post graduate qualification in reproductive and sexual health nursing (RSH CAP or equivalent)
3. Minimum 2 years post graduate experience including demonstrated clinical experience in reproductive and sexual health
4. Experience working with FPNSW’s defined priority populations - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people
5. High level interpersonal and communication skills
6. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
7. Demonstrated ability to effectively utilise electronic medical record systems
8. Willingness to develop skills in LARC insertion and removal (implant and/or IUD)

Desirable

1. Previous experience in perioperative nursing, clinical instruction, professional education and/or clinical research
2. Experience in working with people from the LGBTIQ community
3. Willingness to participate in the international development program, including travel within the Pacific region

Other requirements

• A Criminal Record Check and Working With Children Check are required prior to commencement in this role
• Immunisation/vaccination requirements apply to this role

Why work for us:

1. We are a leading and continually growing NFP organisation.
2. We offer a friendly, collaborative team and you will have your contribution valued.
3. Opportunities to grow your career with us.
4. Salary Packaging is offered, increasing take home pay

Family Planning NSW is always on the lookout for talented and passionate individuals to contribute their skills to one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit reproductive and sexual health service organisation.

We believe that a diversity of experiences and perspectives will help us build stronger strategies, teams and movements. We strongly encourage First Nations people, people of colour, people living outside of cities, and people living with a disability to apply. We are continually working on becoming a better workplace for everyone.

To Apply:

Please submit your current Resume and a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria listed in the Position description.

Please note: If you are unable to view the attached Position Description, please visit our careers page and click on the Position Description link bottom of the respective job advert.

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We will be reviewing applications received regularly and the advertisement may be withdrawn prior to the closing date

FPNSW is an EEO employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

FPNSW do not accept unsolicited agency resumes or applications and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited agency resumes or applications.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Sarah Dowe on [email protected] using the subject line: Registered Nurse - Newcastle enquiry via EthicalJobs quoting Ref No. 1022971.

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