Registered Nurse - Brain Injury Unit

Title: Registered Nurse - Brain Injury Unit - Perm PT

Location: Liverpool Australia

Reference number: REQ660420

Occupation: Registered Nurse

Work type: Part-Time

Salary Information: $74317.94 - $104336.27

Job Description:

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, up to 28 hours per week

Remuneration: $40.02 to $56.19 per hour

Contact: Emilija Puric - Nurse Unit Manager, Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit on Emilija.Puric@health.nsw.gov.au

Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great

Join a specialist Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit (BIRU) providing person centred care to patients recovering from acquired and traumatic brain injuries. You will assist to:

• Support patients through their rehabilitation journey by delivering holistic nursing care that promotes independence, functional recovery, and quality of life.
• Work as part of a skilled and collaborative multidisciplinary team, including nursing, medical, allied health, patients, and families, to support rehabilitation goals.
• Develop your clinical skills in rehabilitation nursing, including cognitive, behavioural, and physical care management, within a structured and supportive team environment.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive team culture that values continuous quality improvement within the unit.

Are You the Right Fit?

You will bring to the team:

• A compassionate and patient focused Registered Nurse demonstrating a strong attention to detail, particularly in monitoring changes in cognition, behaviour, and physical function.
• An effective communicator with excellent active listening skills, able to engage respectfully with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team to support rehabilitation goals.
• Demonstrates flexibility and empathy when working with patients who may experience cognitive impairment, communication difficulties, or behavioural challenges.
• Brings a collaborative approach to practice, contributing positively to team culture.
• Flexibility to work a rotating shift roster including weekends and public holidays.

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

• Share an example of a complex clinical situation you have faced. How did you apply critical thinking and evidence-based practice to ensure safe and high-quality patient care?

• Describe a time when you worked collaboratively with patients, carers, and a multidisciplinary team to identify and respond to care needs. What communication strategies did you use to ensure effective and compassionate engagement?

If you'd like more details, we're here to help.

• Position Information

• Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.

• How to Apply

• Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.

• Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHD-EmploymentHub@health.nsw.gov.au

• We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

• Aboriginal Workforce

• For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job - Why Work With Us?

• Financial Perks

• 12% superannuation

• Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary

• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)

• One extra day off each month for full-time employees

• Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)

• Paid maternity and parental leave

• Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

• Grow Your Career

• Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.

• Health & Wellbeing

• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport

• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)

• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

• Temporary visa holders

• May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.

• Vaccination Requirements

• All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

• Child Safe Employment

• South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.