Registered Nurse

At Curtin we have a range of services, programs and resources that provide our students with medical assistance, but also help them enhance their mental and physical wellbeing. 

In our Medical Centre we provide comprehensive general practice patient care which includes, management of all health problems including mental health, nutritional advice, nursing care and help with accidents and sudden illness on campus.

We have a rare opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join the team and provide medical services to support the operation of the Centre and our general practitioners.

• Carry out/assists with medical triage, treatment and support services as required under supervision of General Practitioners
• Respond to medical emergencies brought in by Curtin Safer Communities
• Assists in Covid-19 vaccine clinics
• Engage in the development of policy related to the delivery and quality assurance of health services, ensuring best practice is sought, developed and implemented
• Engage in teaching and supervision of nursing students on clinical placement

• Easily accessible location with great parking, bus station and end of trip facilities
• State of the art offices and agile working
• Vibrant campus with an array of food trucks and coffee shops
• A flexible benefits package with excellent superannuation provisions
• Wellness is part of our culture, and we encourage positive lifestyle choices through a range of activities and initiatives.
• A vibrant campus with gym, child care, wellness programs, medical and counselling services
• Opportunity for on-going career development and opportunity to attend national and international conferences
• Work has commenced on the extension to Curtin’s facilities; Exchange is dedicated to being an industry-connected innovation precinct
• A major global player, with well-integrated campuses in Singapore, Malaysia, Mauritius and Dubai.

For further information on Curtin and all of our employee benefits visit https://about.curtin.edu.au/jobs/

Essential Criteria:

• Unrestricted registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• Demonstrated relevant clinical and problem solving skills
• Current certification in Senior First Aid and CPR accreditation by a recognised authority
• Current certification in immunisation competency
• Completed Covid-19 vaccination training (certificate to be provided)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing in a wide variety of medical settings and with cultural sensitivity
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated  competence  with  use  of  electronic  medical  records,  word  processor  and spreadsheets
• Proven ability to use diagnostic equipment including ECG, spirometer, and audiometer10.  
• Experience working in a general practice setting (desirable)

• Prior to appointment, the recommended applicant/s will need to have a current criminal record check in accordance with the University's National Police Certificate Assessment Procedures
• A valid Working with Children check
• Valid Immunisation and up to date History
• Ability to cover sick and annual leave
• Ability to be flexible with shifts and occasionally work outside normal business hours

Please provide a cover letter and resume that includes sufficient information and examples relating to the relevant selection criteria (outlined above) to allow us to assess your suitability for the role. 

To view a copy of the Position Description for this role, please copy and paste the following link into your browser:

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Applications close: Monday 1st of April 2024 at 12:30pm

If you have any queries in relation to the application process please contact our careers team at [email protected].

Inclusion and Diversity at Curtin

We are committed to ensuring that Curtin has an inclusive environment, free from harassment, in which all students, staff and the community feel respected, valued and welcome.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and are committed to making reasonable adjustments to enable people with disability to participate fully in our recruitment, selection and appointment processes.

We have received recognition in this area:

• Voted one of Australia’s Inclusive Employers for 2019-2020 (Diversity Council of Australia).
• Have become one of the first Universities to receive accreditation for an Elevated Reconciliation Action Plan.
• Achieved Athena Swan Bronze Accreditation (2018-2022).
• Voted 16th best workplace for new dads in Australia (HBF - Direct Advice for Dads, 2019).

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.