Registered Nurses (ICU) - QLD St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside

Job Description:

About the Department:

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside (SVPHN) is located in Chermside approximately 10km’s north from the Brisbane CBD.   Our ICU admits over 1450 patients per annum, 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 Opportunity:

We are currently seeking experienced ICU Registered Nurses to join us in our highly state-of-the art clinical environment.  You will become part of this exceptional multidisciplinary team, developing, and enhancing your cardio-thoracic skills along the way in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

Things that work for you:                 

• Professional development and upskilling and opportunities to enhance your cardio-thoracic skills whilst working in a fast dynamic ICU

• Flexible working arrangements to support you in your work-life balance

• Options for purchasing additional annual leave

• Competitive hourly rates and paid approved overtime

• Excellent salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum

• Free 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

• Free annual flu vaccination

• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families

• Access to Fitness Passport (FP)

Things that work for us:

• Nursing Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency is essential

• Willingness to be able to work on a permanent part time basis 32 hours per week

• Advanced clinical skills, knowledge and experience within ICU including ventilation competency

• Previous experience an ICU setting is essential

• Previous experience in a Cardiothoracic setting, desirable but not essential

• Effective communication skills at all levels enabling you to achieve best practice

• You will understand the importance of providing quality care, and you feel rewarded by creating a genuine impact

• Well-developed interpersonal and time management skills that provide the support and nurture for our patients and organisation’s needs.

Reconciliation Action Plan

St Vincent’s Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment. 

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

Respectfully, no agencies please.

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 generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and it is highly recommended that immunisation against VPD be undertaken for this role.

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

Richard Hogan

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date:

21 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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