- Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
- Opportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
- Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
- Career development opportunities across the St Vincent's Health Australia Network
- Employee Assistance Program
- Work/Life balance
Registered Nurse - Sydney, Australia - St Vincent's Hospital Sydney
Description
Job Description:
Position Title: Registered Nurse (Orthopaedics)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours per week: 38 hours
Position Grade: Registered Nurse (Year 1 - 8)
Salary: $70,049.73 to $98,351.39 base per annum
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Nurses Enterprise Agreement 2017
Department Name: Xavier 8 North
About us:
St Vincent's Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.
Benefits of working at St Vincent's include:
About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team leading our approach to the provision of quality care to clients of the Xavier 8 North Surgical Ward. The St Vincent's Surgical Stream is seeking highly motivated Registered Nurses to join our team. The successful applicants will be expected to work within the surgical ward areas caring for patients across a diverse range of surgical specialties, including; Orthopaedics, Plastic Surgery, Urology, and Gynaecology.
The surgical wards care for patients requiring post-operative specialised care, following both elective and emergency surgical procedures, and patients admitted from the Intensive Care Unit following complex surgery and trauma. To care for these patients requires the development of an essential skill set, with a focus on patient centred care to keep patients safe, throughout their surgical journey from admission to discharge.
The Surgical Stream team will provide you the support and opportunity to develop vigorous, pertinent and sensitive nursing skills in a team environment, but with the opportunity to also be autonomous and clinically independent. A range of personal and professional development opportunities exist with robust clinical, educational and leadership pathways, including the "Introduction to Speciality Practice – Surgical Nursing" course run through St Vincent's Health Network, Sydney.
Our Culture:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.
Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2023_022). Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.
About you:
We are seeking a skilled and energetic Registered Nurse who possess a passion for person centred care. We welcome applications from people who possess the appropriate knowledge and skills to join our friendly and supportive team.
Application Instructions:
To have you application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the 'Selection Criteria' as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent's Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.
Selection Criteria
1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent's Health Australia
2. Currently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency
3. Demonstrated ability to work within the interdisciplinary team
4. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
5. Demonstrated computer literacy with email and an electronic patient record system
6. Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
7. Demonstrated evidence of integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking and analysis in their daily practice as a registered nurse
8. Demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to prioritise competing workloads with in a complex environment
Application close on: 23 April 2024
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:
Review the following documents:
Position Description
How to Upload and Address the Selection Criteria
Job Demands Checklist and Health Declaration Form
Contact Details:
Alexander Gunter, ,
Alternate Contact:
Closing Date:
23 April :59pm
Reconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. 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.
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