14 March 2007

NSW Nurses' Association

If you are looking for a challenge come and join the NSW Nurses' Association (NSWNA), the trade union which represents the industrial, legal and professional interests of nurses in NSW.

We are looking for a recently graduated nurse who is passionate about both nursing and trade union principles. The Student Liaison Officer (SLO) is a new position and will be part of the Professional Services Team. The work will be both demanding and rewarding. You must hold a current driver's licence and be able to travel.

The position will be responsible for:

• the recruitment of undergraduate/trainee enrolled nurse students as members of the Association

• responding to and meet the information needs of these students

• identifying potential professional/trade union issues of interest or concern to the students and the Association and to respond accordingly

• developing student Branches as per the NSWNA rules

• actively representing the Association in a wide range of forums

• networking and forming alliances with key stakeholders, such as university lecturers, key government departments

• providing educational sessions to enhance student's knowledge of nursing and the NSWNA

To be successful in this role it is essential that you are able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. You must be self-confident, energetic, motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team.

You must have a good understanding of the health system, and contemporary issues that affect nurses both professionally and politically.

You must have demonstrated presentation skills and well developed information technology skills with proven competence in the application of the Microsoft Office suite.

: Robyn Anson

Employee Relations Officer

NSW Nurses' Association

PO Box 40

Camperdown NSW 1450

or via email: ranson@nswnurses.asn.au

or by fax: 02 9550 3667

13 April 2007

Kate Adams

Manager, Professional Services

PO Box 40, Camperdown NSW 1450

02 8595 1234

02 9550 3667

ranson@nswnurses.asn.au

nswnurses.asn.au