Night Duty RN - Mixed surgical ward

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Are you a registered nurse with ward-based experience in plastics/reconstructive or ENT surgery?

ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE:

• Permanent position available
• Full time or part time hours available
• Cohesive and friendly team atmosphere
• On the job training, mentoring and professional development available
• Preference based rostering system

The 4th floor at East Melbourne is a 31 bed, mixed surgical ward, incorporating the Victorian Plastic Surgery Unit.

We specialise predominantly in post-operative ENT and plastics/reconstructive care, with additional breast, urology/gynaecology surgery and occasional medical oncology specialties.

We pride ourselves on teamwork and are seeking a motivated registered nurse with ward-based nursing experience to join our team on night duty.

This permanent role is available full time or part time, working a minimum 57 hours (six shifts) per fortnight. We work closely with our team of surgeons to provide excellent patient care and place a strong emphasis on education and developing your nursing and leadership skillset.

Supported further studies in plastics/reconstruction available.


WHY WORK FOR SVPHM:
You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.

• Join the St Vincent’s Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD
• Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!)
• Gain access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good
• A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave
• Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital

ABOUT YOU:

• Current postoperative surgical ward experience (background in one of the above specialties beneficial)
• Previous in charge/team leader experience highly desirable
• Current AHPRA registration
• Excellent communication, time management skills and critical thinking ability
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team
• Values consistent with those of St Vincent’s Private Hospital

Responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to):

• Post-operative patient care including clinical assessment, basic ward nursing duties and wound management for a wide range of surgical patients
• Contribute to ongoing ward improvement through quality improvement projects and assist with auditing
• Collaborate with consultants and the multidisciplinary team to ensure quality patient centred care
• Act as a mentor, preceptor & resource for new and junior staff
• Further opportunities for education and development available in a range of areas

ABOUT ST VINCENTS PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE

Our experienced team of clinical professionals, care givers and support staff are equipped to provide the highest level of therapeutic, medical and surgical services. We work together to ensure patient safety, well-being and recovery. We are a not-for-profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.

APPLY NOW!

If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now! Your application must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.

St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au.

REQUIREMENTS:

Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.

SVPHM has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE:

If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Pip Tesselaar, Nurse Unit Manager for a confidential discussion on 9928 6530.