Registered Nurse | Emergency Department - VIC St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne - Fitzroy Campus

Job Description:

• Fixed Term and Permanent positions available

• Challenging and rewarding work environment

• Rotating roster

About the Role

This critical position within SVHM is responsible for the delivery of expert clinical care within a specific area in the Emergency Department under the guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager or Associate Nurse Unit Manager. 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 in a rapidly changing environment.

Additionally, you will:

• Administer medication in accordance with hospital procedures, protocols and policies

• Document, observe and report relevant findings within the framework of nursing progress

• Liaise with patient, patient’s family, medical and ancillary staff as required

Classifications for this position will range from YP3 - YP9 ($69,253.60 - $92,601.60 base salary per annum).

Your Contribution

As an experienced, motivated and passionate Registered Nurse you will bring demonstrated knowledge and commitment to a patient-centred care framework. Your strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team will see you thrive in our multidisciplinary team environment.

You will also have:

• Current condition free registration with AHPRA

• Demonstrated previous experience as a Registered Nurse

• Previous nursing experience in an Emergency Department is highly desirable

What we offer

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!

• Employee Assistance Program

• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities

• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation

• Career development & advancement encouraged

• Culture of continuous improvement

About our Emergency Department

The supportive and dedicated team in the Emergency Department manage 2 resuscitation bays, 16 cubicles, 5 fast track chairs and 15 Emergency short stay beds. In addition to this, there is a behavioural assessment room, procedure and a plaster room as well as a triage assessment chair and a 3-chair diagnostic lounge which supports patient flow into the department. Our multidisciplinary team in the Department share a wide range of skills and knowledge which allows for effective care coordination for Emergency Department Patients.

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 applicant 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).

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

ED NUM Team | SVHMDeputyEDNUM@svha.org.au

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date:

19 July 2024 11:59pm

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.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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