Registered Nurse Gr 2 - Emergency Department

• Fitzroy location
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Fixed Term, Part time positions available

About St Vincent’s Hospital
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is part of St Vincent’s Health Australia and a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service which employs more than 6,000 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care. SVHM is one of Australia's leading Catholic not-for-profit healthcare providers.

About the Department
St Vincent’s Emergency Department is a challenging, dynamic environment with a diverse range of patient presentations. The department includes 2 resuscitation bays, behaviour assessment room, 16 acute cubicles, Fast Track Clinic and a short stay unit.

The Emergency Department consists of 47 treatment spaces including Resuscitation, Acute Cubicles, Fast Track, Short Stay, and a Crisis Resource Hub focusing on mental health & drug and alcohol presentations. The Emergency Department is a tertiary referral centre for Neurosurgery, Stroke, Cardiothoracic, Plastics & lower limb injuries.

About the Role
An opportunity currently exists for motivated Grade 2 Registered Nurses to join the Emergency Department team on a fixed term basis, full time or part time. You will be responsible for the delivery of expert clinical care in the Emergency Department.

Duties

• Document, observe and report relevant nursing findings
• Liaise with the patient, the patient's family, medical and multidisciplinary staff
• Manage the physical and emotional well being of the patient
• Participate in mentor / preceptorship programs of junior nursing staff
• Participate in ongoing education and training
  
  Classifications for this position will range from YP3 - YP9 ($69,253.60 - $92,601.60 pro rata per annum)
  
  Qualifications, Skills and Experience
• Completed Bachelor in Nursing Degree
• Current AHPRA registration
• Previous nursing experience in an Emergency Department
• Experience as a registered nurse for 2 or more years
• Demonstrate ‘best practice’ clinical nursing skills and knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently within a team
  
  Benefits
• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• 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
  
  All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate conducted by The Victoria Police