CCLHD - Registered Nurse - Emergency Department Wyong, Safe Staffing Levels

Employment Type:  Various
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 per hour
Hours Per Week: Up to 38 
Requisition ID: REQ619140

Wyong Hospital’s Emergency Department is a high-acuity, fast-paced environment with a strong team culture and a focus on clinical excellence. We’re excited about implementing safe staffing levels within our ED, which will ensure the provision of safe and timely care, improve patient outcomes, and support workforce sustainability. If you’re an experienced Registered Nurse who thrives in dynamic settings and wants to make a meaningful impact, Wyong ED offers the support, development and teamwork to help you grow.

What does Safe Staffing Mean for You?
The NSW Government is rolling out minimum nurse-to-patient ratios across Emergency Departments, ensuring safer, more sustainable workloads for nurses and better care for patients. For you, that means: 

• Improved ratios

• Manageable ratios

• More time to care for your patients

• Time to provide advanced clinical care to patients

Safe staffing means having the right number and skill mix of staff so that every patient receives safe, timely, and appropriate care. It allows nurses to prioritise effectively, recognise deterioration, communicate clearly, and maintain high standards of practice without compromising staff wellbeing or patient outcomes.

Why Join Wyong ED?

A Supportive, Multidisciplinary Team

• Work with teammates who value collaboration and support each other on every shift.

• Our ED is a truly multidisciplinary environment. Each shift is led by a Nurse Unit Manager and supported by CNCs, CNEs, CNSs, Nurse Practitioners, Allied Health, Admin and Patient Support Staff, all working together to deliver safe, seamless, patient-centred care.

• Leadership support is provided by the Nurse Manager and Medical Directors who foster a forward-thinking, positive workplace culture.

Flexibility & Balance

• 12-hour shift profile designed to give you more days off.

• Full-time and part-time positions available.

Professional Growth

• You’ll be encouraged and supported to pursue professional development, with access to ongoing education and training opportunities such as:

• Our accelerated transition to specialty program including skills in venepuncture and cannulation, ECAT accreditation and ALS competency.

• Ongoing education delivered by dedicated Clinical Nurse Educators

• Access to senior clinician mentorship, including CNCs, CNSs and Nurse Practitioners

• Competency frameworks aligned to Emergency care

• Clinical exposure across all areas of the department including Adults, Paediatrics, Short Stay, Fast track and Resus.

About You

• Current AHPRA registration, valid work rights in Australia with at least 2 years acute experience in Australia.

• You bring recent clinical nursing experience. Even if it’s outside your preferred specialty, your core skills matter and we’ll help you transition and grow in your chosen area.

• Strong communication, sound clinical judgement, and critical thinking are your strengths. You thrive in multidisciplinary teams and value nurse-to-nurse learning and peer development.

• Able to work in teams across shifts and adaptable to a 24/7 model including nights and weekends.

• You value ongoing learning and development, and you’re open to gaining experience across different areas of acute care.

• A commitment to patient-centred care, standard setting and collaboration.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits 

• Work-Life Balance: 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave. 

• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance. Enjoy the benefits of free parking on Wyong hospital grounds. 

• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance. 

• Education & Growth: Access to CNE support; competency frameworks; specialist training; opportunity to rotate or cross-train among units.

• Inclusive: Diverse and inclusive workplace where your voice matters.
   

For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD. 

Need more information, or you would like accommodations for the recruitment process, please call the recruitment team on 02 4320 2522 (option1).

For role-related queries, please contact: 
Clare Anderson, Recruitment Officer  
Email: Clare.Anderson@health.nsw.gov.au
 
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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health   

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.  

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support. 

Vaccination Requirements 

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes: 

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.  

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy. 

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information  

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.   

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