• Permanent, Full Time
• Location: Family Planning NSW Metropolitan Clinics (Ashfield, Fairfield, Penrith)
• Base Salary: $59,948.66 - $86,072.46
• Gross Salary Package (Base Salary + Superannuation + Leave Loading): $69,129 - $96,016

Position Overview

The Registered Nurse plays a significant role in supporting the strategic directions of Family Planning NSW. This multi-faceted role, supports clinical service delivery in NSW, and clinical education both in NSW and the Pacific. This role will be provided with opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and competency in clinical services, education and international program delivery with rostered placements across each program area working as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team.In clinical services the Registered Nurse will provide reproductive and sexual health consultations either in person or by telephone, this may include clinic environment, or day surgery depending on roster scheduling. All RNs are expected to develop skills in LARC insertion and removal (implant and IUD) and provide clinical instruction as part of their clinical role.

In Education Services, the Registered Nurse will contribute to the development, delivery and evaluation of clinical and multidisciplinary courses, workshops and seminars. This is for both Family Planning NSW clinical staff and external course participants.

Selection Criteria

Essential (including qualifications)

• Primary nursing degree with current AHPRA registration and no conditions or notations
• Minimum 2 years post graduate experience which may include clinical experience in reproductive and sexual health, clinical education, or international development
• High level of cross cultural knowledge and awareness
• Experience working with FPNSW’s defined priority populations - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people
• Well-developed communication skills including online and interpersonal negotiating and relationship building skills and ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilise electronic medical record systems, and varied computer programs such as Microsoft Office
• Full Australian drivers licence and the ability to travel within NSW and to the Pacific region (travel restrictions permitting)

Desirable or willingness to obtain

• Post graduate qualification in reproductive and sexual health nursing (RSH-CAP or equivalent)
• Willingness to develop skills in LARC insertion and removal (implant and IUD)
• Experience in perioperative nursing, telephone triage, clinical instruction, adult education and/or clinical research
• Tertiary qualifications in adult education, midwifery, public health or international development
• Experience in the planning and delivery of clinical education
• Understanding of adult learning principles, teaching methodologies, curriculum development and evaluation processes
• Experience in the planning, development, delivery and support of education programs, including online courses

Values

• FPNSW is a pro-choice organisation
  • Staff are expected to fully support an individual’s right to choose regarding their pregnancy, whether that be parenting, adoption/foster care or abortion
  • As 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.
  • For this role, that means developing, implementing and evaluating reproductive & sexual health promotion programs and projects that include information about abortion.
• Must support the Family Planning NSW values:
• Human rights focus - promoting the rights of all people to reproductive and sexual health
• Integrity - maintaining a strong ethical base, being accountable and transparent
• Inclusiveness - valuing and respecting diversity without judgement
• Equity of access - ensuring access to our services for all including priority populations
• Client centred - placing the needs of the whole person at the centre of our work
• Commitment to excellence - ensuring high standards in all our work
• A just culture – a balanced accountability for both individuals and the organisation

Other requirements

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

To see the full position description, visit the Family Planning NSW website at: https://www.fpnsw.org.au/get-involved/jobs.

For further information please contact Manager International, Nate at [email protected], using the subject line: Registered Nurse enquiry via EthicalJobs, or (02) 8752 4292.

Family Planning NSW Ashfield will be relocating to Newington within the next 12 months.