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Why become part of the St Vincent’s Health Australia?

Since our founders, the Sisters of Charity, opened our first hospital in 1857, our services and people have been behind some of Australia's most important medical breakthroughs. Operating public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and significant outreach programs for marginalised people - St Vincent’s is uniquely positioned to lead and respond to the changes taking place around us. Better and fairer care. Always

Why choose St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside - Intensive Care Unit?

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside (SVPHN) is located in Chermside approximately 10km’s north from the Brisbane CBD. Our ICU is one of the largest Private ICU’s in Queensland, admitting over 1450 patients per annum and managing a significant a cardio-thoracic caseload (over 50%), cardiology, endovascular, abdominal, orthopaedic and renal surgery.

SVPHN is co-located with The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) a renowned as the Cardio-thoracic Centre of Excellence in Australia. SVPHN partners in this complex surgical speciality to undertake 650 private cardiothoracic surgical procedures each year and our department is at the forefront of cutting edge of technology and in advanced interventional and surgical procedures.

About the role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two dedicated and suitably experienced (at least 2 years post-graduation) Registered Nurses to join our Intensive Care Family.

This is a 24-month (0.8 FTE) Transition to Critical Care Program affiliated with the Australian Catholic University (ACU). Successful completion awards the participant two subjects towards a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing (Intensive Care) at ACU. Permanent positions will be available within our Intensive Care Team.

This program involves a combination of self-directed study, practical sessions, and lectures in a well-supported practical environment. The focus of this program is to help participants develop a problem-solving approach to decision making in critical care. The program encourages critical thinking and reflective practice to link theory to practice.

Through this course you will have a chance to further develop your depth of knowledge in acute deterioration, the management of advanced technology and pharmacology support of critical care patients whilst working with highly skilled Education, Nursing, Medical and Allied Health staff. You will become part of a valued Team both in ICU and as a member of the St Vincent’s family.

Things that work for you:

• Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
• No cost uniforms and training
• Opportunity to work for the nation's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision
• Ability to visibly see your impact on our patients and the business
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
• Access to Fitness Passport (FP)
• Complimentary on-site parking

Things that work for us:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• At least 2 years’ post graduate Registered Nurse experience
• Advanced clinical practice consistent with the mission of the hospital
• Demonstrated advanced clinical skills, knowledge, and experience.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively within a team
• A commitment to continuous quality improvement and the person-centred care model

Remuneration:

The position of Registered Nurse, in addition to our competitive salary packaging options, is a Classification/Grade with a base remuneration of: $40.00 - $51.40 + superannuation based on experience level and relevant qualifications, exclusive of shift penalties or allowances.

Reconciliation Action Plan:

As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit http://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation

Interested? Apply Now!

Respectfully, No agencies please.

If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now, existing SVHA employees are also encouraged to through Workday

• Forward a letter of Interest – no more than two pages.
• Address Selection Criteria in no more than 2 pages
• Current Resume

For a copy of the Position Description: please email: [email protected]
For any questions: please contact Kerriann Cox via email: [email protected]

St Vincent's Private Hospital Australia 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. SVHA highly recommends vaccination against COVID-19 and requires that immunisation against VPD be undertaken for this role.