• Permanent Part-Time position
• 16 hours per week
• Newington 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 Public Health Orders, all staff employed by Family Planning NSW are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19.

About the role

The Enrolled Nurse (EN) plays an important role in supporting the operation of the Family Planning NSW Day Surgery Unit. This is a multi-faceted role which is responsible for providing clinical supports to the organisation including assisting medical officers and registered nurses with the care of clients in the Day Surgery Unit.

The position is responsible for the provision of high quality clinical care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The EN provides supports to clients before, during and after surgical procedures. The Enrolled Nurse collaborates with clinical and non-clinical staff to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the Day Surgery Unit.

The Enrolled Nurse works within the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of services which are safe, effective and client centred.

Selection Criteria

Essential

1. Diploma of nursing and AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse
   • If registered prior to 2015, must also have completed the following unit of study Administer and Monitor Medicines and Intravenous Therapy HLTENN007 or equivalent
2. Minimum 12 months experience in perioperative nursing and ability to provide intravenous medication
3. High level knowledge and understanding of the principles of infection control, including aseptic technique
4. Demonstrated ability to support clients and provide assistance to the proceduralist during reproductive and sexual health procedures provided under anaesthetic or sedation
5. Current CPR certificate
6. Sound computer skills, including MS Office applications
7. Proven strong interpersonal, negotiation, written and oral communication skills
8. High level ability to manage competing demands and adapt effectively to change
9. Demonstrated ability to perform tasks under the direction of the clinician with minimal supervision, as well as within a broader team

Desirable

1. Experience in providing services to relevant population groups, particularly people from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, CALD background, people with disability and/or young people
2. Experience in reproductive and sexual health and/or abortion care

Other requirements

• A Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check are required prior to commencement in this role.
• Vaccination/immunisation requirements apply to this role.

To Apply:

Your application should include:

• your resume (CV); and
• a cover letter outlining how you meet the selection criteria for this role (listed above) and why you are a good fit for this position.

If interested, we encourage you to apply promptly. Applications will be assessed as they are received. With suitable candidates contacted and progressed without delay.

Click here to view the position description.

Family Planning NSW is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.

FPNSW does 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 Bronte Simpson on [email protected], using the subject line: Enrolled Nurse - Day Surgery Unit enquiry via EthicalJobs and quoting Ref No. 1030188.