Registered Nurse

If you are open minded, motivated, passionate and interested in helping deliver the services offered by Family Planning NSW, we would love to have you join the team… Are you in?Looking for the right candidate to contribute to our Full Time, Part Time or casual positionsNo shift work requiredWe are a leading and continually growing NFP organisation.We offer a friendly, collaborative team and you will have your contribution valued.Opportunities for continual growth within this roleThis role will span across our Family Planning NSW centres in Newington, Fairfield and Penrith (Metro Clinics)Base Full Time Salary: $61,449 - $89,026 (Level will depend on experience) Full Not For Profit Salary Packaging ($15,900) plus Meal/Entertainment ($2,650) increasing your fortnightly take home payAbout Family Planning NSWFamily 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.Family Planning NSW is a pro-choice organisation and all staff within the organisation are expected to actively support this core value.Our ValuesFPNSW is a pro-choice organisationStaff are expected to fully support an individual’s right to choose regarding their pregnancy, whether that be parenting, adoption/foster care or abortionAs an abortion service provider, all staff at FPNSW are expected to actively participate in the provision of abortion services within the full scope of their role. Must support the Family Planning NSW values:Human rights focus - promoting the rights of all people to reproductive and sexual healthIntegrity - maintaining a strong ethical base, being accountable and transparentInclusiveness - valuing and respecting diversity without judgmentEquity of access - ensuring access to our services for all including priority populationsClient centred - placing the needs of the whole person at the centre of our workCommitment to excellence - ensuring high standards in all our workA just culture – a balanced accountability for both individuals and the organisationCOVID VaccinationIn accordance with NSW Public Health Orders, all staff employed by Family Planning NSW are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19.About the roleThe 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.Selection Criteria Essential Primary nursing degree with current AHPRA registration as a registered nurseMinimum 2 years post graduate experience in either reproductive and sexual health or perioperative servicesExperience working with FPNSW’s defined priority populations - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people High level interpersonal and communication skillsDemonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary teamDemonstrated ability to effectively utilise electronic medical record systemsWillingness to develop skills in LARC insertion and removal (implant and/or IUD)DesirablePost graduate qualification in reproductive and sexual health nursing (RSH CAP or equivalent)Post graduate qualification in perioperative nursing, adult education, international development or public healthPrevious experience in perioperative nursing, clinical instruction, professional education and/or clinical researchExperience in the development or delivery of clinical training packagesExperience in working with people from the LGBTIQ communityWillingness to participate in the international development program, including travel within the Pacific region Other requirementsA Criminal Record Check and Working With Children Check are required prior to commencement in this roleImmunisation/vaccination requirements apply to this roleWhy Family Planning NSW?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 and we believe that a diversity of experiences and perspectives will help us build stronger strategies, teams and movements.We are a leading and continually growing NFP organisationWe offer a friendly, collaborative team and you will have your contribution valuedCareer progression is a real option within our teams with opportunities to work across education, international and research rolesStudy leave options for those completing additional formal qualifications relevant to roles within FPNSWFull time employees accrue ADO’sPaid parental leaveNo Shift WorkRostered hours of work are Monday to Friday (8.00 am to 8.00 pm) and Saturday (9.00 am to 1.00 pm)To Apply:Please submit your current Resume and a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria listed in the Position description. We will be reviewing applications regularly, and the advertisement may be closed early if the position is successfully recruited to.Please note: If you are unable to view the attached position description, please visit our careers page at https://careers.fpnsw.org.au and click on the position description link at the bottom of the relevant job advert.FPNSW is an EEO employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.Closing date for the role will be 7 OCTOBER 2022.FPNSW do not accept unsolicited agency resumes or applications and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited agency resumes or applications. Must have full Australian working rights for consideration. AUD Newington 2127