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Registered Nurses - Multiple Locations

Family Planning Australia
  • Permanent Full Time and Part-time positions
  • Metropolitan (Newington, Fairfield and Penrith) clinics
  • Clinic, Day Surgery, Education, International and Research Teams
  • No shift work required

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

  • 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.

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 judgment
  • 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

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 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.

Key Criteria

Essential

  1. Primary nursing degree with current AHPRA registration as a registered nurse
  2. Minimum 2 years post graduate experience in either reproductive and sexual health or perioperative services
  3. Experience working with FPNSW’s defined priority populations - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people
  4. High level interpersonal and communication skills
  5. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
  6. Demonstrated ability to effectively utilise electronic medical record systems
  7. Willingness to develop skills in LARC insertion and removal (implant and/or IUD)

Desirable

  1. Post graduate qualification in reproductive and sexual health nursing (RSH CAP or equivalent)
  2. Post graduate qualification in perioperative nursing, adult education, international development or public health
  3. Previous experience in perioperative nursing, clinical instruction, professional education and/or clinical research
  4. Experience in the development or delivery of clinical training packages
  5. Experience in working with people from the LGBTIQ community
  6. Willingness to participate in the international development program, including travel within the Pacific region

Other requirements

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

Why work for us:

  1. We are a leading and continually growing NFP organisation
  2. We offer a friendly, collaborative team and you will have your contribution valued
  3. Opportunities to grow your career with us with ongoing training and development
  4. Salary Range depending on experience: $61,449 - $89,026 (FTE) base salary + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation + Salary Packaging (increasing take home pay)
  5. Rostered hours of work are Monday to Friday (8.00 am to 8.00 pm) and Saturday (9.00 am to 1.00 pm)

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.

We believe that a diversity of experiences and perspectives will help us build stronger strategies, teams and movements. We strongly encourage First Nations people, people of colour, people living outside of cities, and people living with a disability to apply. We are continually working on becoming a better workplace for everyone.

To Apply

Please submit your current Resume and a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria listed in the Position description.

Please note: If you are unable to view the attached Position Description, please visit our careers page https://careers.fpnsw.org.au and click on the Position Description link bottom of the respective job advert.

We will be reviewing applications received regularly and the advertisement may be withdrawn prior to the closing date so please apply as soon as possible.

FPNSW is an EEO employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

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.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Bronte Simpson on 02 8752 4319 , quoting Ref No. 1047699.

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