Casual Registered Nurse | Dialysis Unit

• St Georges Health Service, Kew. Opportunity to work at Fitzroy site as well.
  
• Casual nocturnal shifts at St George’s Health Service and day shifts at the Fitzroy site
  
• Experience in Dialysis required
  

About the Role

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne is seeking a number of passionate and experienced registered nurses to join the Nurse Workforce Unit’s Casual Nurse Bank team (Dialysis Stream). Shifts are available based on supplementary staffing demand, but will mostly be required on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, nocturnal shifts, at St George's Health service. You will be responsible for the delivery of expert nursing care and support to patients undergoing dialysis in an outpatient setting. When necessary, you will also be able to pick up shifts at the Fitzroy Dialysis Unit for AMs and PMs.



Working in a dynamic, fast-paced setting, you will be required to use your exceptional clinical skills to efficiently and accurately plan, coordinate and evaluate care needs to ensure high quality care. You will require excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely within a friendly and supportive team environment.



You will also:

• Manage the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
  
• Administer medication in accordance with hospital procedures, protocols and policies.
  
• Assist with medical and diagnostic procedures carried out in the unit.
  
• Document, observe and report relevant nursing findings within the framework of nursing progress.
  

Classifications for the RN position will range from ZU5 - ZU11 ($75,134.80 - $95,378.40 per annum pro rata) + casual loading



About the Nephrology Department (Dialysis Unit)

The St George's Dialysis service provides onsite outpatient haemodialysis for those patients experiencing chronic renal failure. It caters for a wide range of patient needs including nocturnal haemodialysis. The Dialysis Unit encourage ongoing professional development and promotes a standard of excellence in clinical nursing within a cohesive and flexible team.



St George’s Dialysis team strongly believe in continuous improvement, education, research, and optimisation of patient centred outcomes with the commitment to delivering exceptional care to patients and their families with kindness and compassion. We aim to deliver this service within a supportive and friendly environment for both dialysis staff and our multi-disciplinary teams.



Your Contribution

As an experienced, motivated and passionate dialysis nurse, you will bring demonstrated knowledge and commitment to a patient-centred care framework. Your excellent communication, time management and prioritisation skills will allow you to facilitate team outcomes in a multidisciplinary environment.

• Current condition free registration with AHPRA.
  
• Minimum three years’ experience in haemodialysis nursing is essential.
  
• Post graduate Renal certificate is desirable but not essential.
  
• Recent experience with Nipro Surdial X Dialysis machine is desirable.
  
• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain.
  
• Current National Disability Insurance Scheme check, or willing to obtain.
  

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
  
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
  
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
  
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
  
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
  
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
  
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
  
• Culture of continuous improvement ​
  

About St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

• Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
  
• Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable number of applicants be sourced.
  

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.



SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).



If you would like a copy of the Position Description, please contact TalentHealthVIC@svha.org.au and include the JRnumber



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