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AHPRA’s (NMBA) Policies, Codes and Guidelines

Healthcare HQ has an expectation that all staff have read, understand and abide by AHPRA’s (NMBA) policies, codes and guidelines as outlined below:

• NMBA Social media policy
• NMBA Code of Ethics (for both Nurses and Midwives)
• NMBA Code of Professional Conduct (for both Nurses and Midwives)
• Competency standards
• Decision making framework
• Guidelines for registration standards
• Professional boundaries
• Professional practice guidelines
• Re-entry to practice

Read more about NMBA Policies, Codes and Guidelines.

Forms and Mandatory Legislative Checks

NSW Health’s Policy Directive outlines the mandatory requirements of National Criminal Record Checks (National Police Check) and Working With Children Checks.

• Click here to apply for the Australian National Police Check
• Click here to apply for the Working with Children Check

100 point Identification Check

When you come in for an interview at Healthcare HQ you will need to bring personal identification documentation. This is a legislative requirement in accordance with NSW Health Policy Employment Checking.

During your interview we are required to sight your original identifying documents. The point score of documents produced must be a total of at least 100 points. One primary document must be submitted from section (A) which is 70 points and other documents from section (B) which make up the 30 points. Read more about the 100 point identification check.

What we look for in an RN, Midwife or EN:

• Ideally minimum 12 months full-time (or equivalent experience)
• Cert III/IV Certificate in Aged Care or Acute Care (if applicable)
• Effective and articulate English communication skills
• Proven ability to provide holistic nursing care
• Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with ease
• Proficiency in applying critical thinking and problem solving skills to your practice
• Effective and respectable team player
• Confidence to liaise with multidisciplinary team members

What to bring to your interview with Healthcare HQ:

• Current APHRA registration Card (or certificate to demonstrate proof of current registration)
• A presentable CV (resume)
• Details of two referees (contact phone numbers and/or emails)
• Any Post-Graduate Certificates or other relevant qualifications
• A 100 point identification check eg. Birth Certificate or Passport, Driver’s License, Medicare card, Bankcard. Read more about Forms and Mandatory Legislative Checks
• Tax File Number
• Criminal Record / Police Check – current number or receipt number. Read more about Forms and Mandatory Legislative Checks
• Working With Children check, or a copy of your application. Read more about Forms and Mandatory Legislative Checks
• Your current vaccination record – vaccination card or serology result
• Superannuation Details
• Bank Account Details
• Non residents: Proof that APHRA has granted you registration to practise in Australia as a Registered Nurse
• Non residents: Your original identifying documents and copies of passports and Visa documents

Read more in our FAQs

What we look for in an AIN:

• A minimum of 6 months' experience working as an AIN, or experience as a qualified nurse in another country
• Ability to work a variety of shifts
• Ability to take observations / vital signs
• CER III Certificate, Aged Care/Acute Care (if applicable)
• Dementia experience preferable but not essential
• Effective and articulate English communication skills
• Proven ability to provide holistic nursing care
• Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with ease
• Commitment to the aged and knowledge of aged persons’ basic needs

What to bring to your interview with Healthcare HQ:

• A presentable CV (resume)
• Details of two referees (contact phone numbers or emails)
• A 100 point identification check eg. Birth Certificate or Passport, Driver’s License, Medicare card, Bankcard. Read more about Forms and Mandatory Legislative Checks
• Criminal Record / Police Check – current number or receipt number. Read more about Forms and Mandatory Legislative Checks
• Working With Children check – or a copy of your application. Read more about Forms and Mandatory Legislative Checks
• Tax File Number
• Your current vaccination record – vaccination card or serology result
• Superannuation Details
• Bank Account Details
• Non residents: your original identifying documents and copies of passports and Visa documents

Read more in our FAQs