Continence Nurse Grade 4B - VIC St George's Hospital

Job Description:

• Fitzroy or Kew, 16 hours per week

• Friendly and supportive team environment

• Maternity Leave position until December 2024

About the Role
An opportunity exists for a Continence Nurse– Grade 4 to join the multidisciplinary Continence Team. This Parental Leave cover is for 16 hours per week. As a specialist Continence Nurse you will provide clinical leadership, and be responsible for the assessment and management strategies for clients referred with specific continence problems. Our service receives referrals from diverse sources including the community, and specialist clinics at St Vincent’s Fitzroy including Urology and Colorectal. This role offers a variety of clinical experience, at Kew and Fitzroy campus’s, and there is an opportunity to be involved in project work.

Duties

• Carry out comprehensive and evidence based assessments, care planning and treatment outpatient clients who are experiencing continence difficulties

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the Continence team, HIP team, referral sources and other agencies

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to improve the Continence and Health Independence Programs

• Provide specialist education and advice to colleagues and clients regarding continence management and pelvic floor rehabilitation

Classifications for this position will be YX11 ($113,646.00 per annum pro rata)

Your Contribution

• Current Div 1 Nurse Registration

• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain/ Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain (Select which is applicable)

• Experience in the treatment of incontinence and pelvic floor disorders

• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence

• Qualification in Continence management preferred

• Highly developed organisational, planning and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously or within an interdisciplinary team

What we Offer

• 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!

• 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

About HIP Continence Clinic
The Continence Service is one of the HIP services that provides time- limited, goal–orientated care for people who have a physical disability, are frail, chronically ill or recovering from traumatic injury or illness to regain and /or maintain optimal function.
 

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

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).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

Kate Sloane, 92318577, kate.sloane@svha.org.au

Alternate Contact:

Kathryn Bailey, 0421416047, kathryn.bailey@svha.org.au

Closing Date:

30 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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