Practice Nurse

• Provide patient care at the Sydney University Health Service, located in the University’s Wentworth building

• Full time, fixed term contract until February 2025

• Salary range $95,860 – $103,341 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The University Health Service (UHS) within the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Education portfolio provides an array of emergency medical services at the University of Sydney. This vibrant and friendly team is now looking for a Practice Nurse to join them!

The UHS is a student support service that may also be utilised by University staff, their families and employees of other organisations working on campus. It comprises 12 general practitioners, two registered nurses, a clinical psychologist and five administration and reception staff.

Reporting to the Practice Manager, your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide clinical nursing care in the general practice

• administer vaccinations/immunisations for patients

• respond to patient queries, including informing patients of diagnostic results

• assist the general practitioners as required

• monitor and maintain inventory and ordering including vaccine ordering

• responsible for ensuring clinical equipment.

About you

• registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) as a registered nurse

• experience working as a nurse in an Australian general practice

• experience working with patients of all ages

• able to work with maturity, tact, discretion, and empathy

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Rachel Strong, Recruitment Operations by email [email protected]

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Applications Close

Sunday 11 February 2024 11:59 PM