COMPLETE Pathways to Practice Program – Registered and Enrolled Nurses - NSW St Vincent's Hospital Sydney

Job Description:

Position Title: Pathways to Practice Program

Position: Enrolled Nurse/Registered Nurse

Employment Type: Maximum Term, Full Time (12 months)

Employment Period: 11 March 2024 to 09 March 2025

Hours per week: 38 hours / 1.0 FTE

Position Grade: Registered Nurse (Year 2 - 8) / Enrolled Nurse (Year 2 - 5)

Salary: $73,848.33 to $98,351.39 / $64,471.84 - $68,599.17 base per annum (+ penalty rates and superannuation)

Enterprise Agreement: Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Nurses Agreement 2017

Department Name: Nursing Education and Development Centre

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:

• 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

About the Program:

The Pathways to Practice Program offers Registered and Enrolled Nurses currently working in other healthcare sectors the opportunity to return to the hospital setting after a short absence, or to enter the hospital setting from their current subacute/non-hospital role.

When applying for this position, please ensure that you have uploaded the following on workday prior to final submission:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Selection Criteria (addressing the 7 criteria listed at the end of this advert)

Our program is based in supporting those to achieve their career goals. Please review the attached guide on how to complete your application and reach out if there are any ongoing issues.

This exciting initiative is unique to St Vincent’s Health Network, and its main aim is to allow participants to develop professionally in a supportive environment whilst learning new skills and developing clinical excellence across all domains of contemporary and ethical nursing practice. This program will offer the opportunity to become a valued member of the St Vincent’s Hospital nursing team on a 12 month contract.

The program aims to provide a facilitated transition to RN or EN nurses from the non-hospital nursing sector into the hospital setting, or for those returning to nursing after an absence of 1 to 3 years. The professional practice of nurses in the program will be supported through a range of evidence based education strategies to ensure they meet best practice, and to develop confidence and competency in the acute setting.

It is anticipated this 12 month program will consist of two clinical rotations, across a variety of services within St Vincent’s Hospital, Sacred Heart Health Service and St Vincent’s Correctional Health - Parklea Correctional Centre. Potential applicants will be expected to work on a 7 day rotating roster and complete a minimum of 12 months to be eligible to apply for permanent employment at St Vincent’s Hospital after the program. Applicants with a preference for either medical, surgical, or mental health can indicate this directly to the Program Coordinator prior to application.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check

(Please note: Employer sponsorship is not available for this recruitment process. Applicants must be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia for the length of the program. For more information on visas, please see www.immi.gov.au.)

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.

Entry requirements for Pathway to Nursing Practice Program:

The vacancy is open to Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens who hold a valid New Zealand passport, Australian permanent residents and those non-residents deemed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to be eligible to work in Australia only for the duration of the program.

Applicants must be registered with no conditions as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) or Enrolled Nurse (Division 2) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and meet one or more of the following criteria:

Applicants must meet one or more of the following entry requirements:

Requirement 1:

A Registered or Enrolled Nurse with the equivalent of a minimum 12 months full-time Australian Registered or Enrolled nursing experience in the subacute/non-hospital sector, e.g. community nursing, aged care, mental health or primary care. 12 months full-time hours is equivalent to 1982 hours of paid work.

Evidence:

Statements of Service from current and former employers as an RN or EN demonstrating 1982 hours or more of relevant service.

Requirement 2:

A Registered or Enrolled Nurse returning to practice in the hospital setting after an absence of between 1 – 3 years. Must not be currently employed in or have worked in the acute/hospital nursing sector in the last 12 months.

Evidence:

Nursing statement of service from previous employer which is no more than 3 years old.

Requirement 3:

An overseas trained Registered Nurse who has;

- met AHPRA requirements for registration as Registered Nurse in Australia 

- at least 12 months full time acute experience in their country of origin, and less than 12 months nursing experience in Australia. 12 months full time service is equivalent to 1982 hours of paid work.

Evidence:

Evidence of APHRA registration.  Statements of service from previous overseas employers showing a minimum of 12 months full time service and current Australian employer service showing less than 12 months experience in Australia.

Partial or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applicants are requested to apply online and upload the following documents to their application:

1) A cover letter, including the reasons for applying for the program and how the applicant meets the entry requirement/s listed above

2) A document addressing the Selection Criteria

3) A recent Curriculum Vitae that includes a minimum of two professional referees (one of which needs to be a current or most recent line manager)

4) Evidence as requested to prove how entry requirements have been met.

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.

Applicants that do not address the selection criteria will have their application automatically culled.

An example of how to address the selection criteria is provided in the attachment below. If you are unsure how to address the selection criteria or need assistance with any other aspect of your application, please do not hesitate to contact the Nurse Educator for the program (details below).

Interviews are planned for between 11th December 2023 to 15th December 2023. The outcome of the interview will be notified by mid-January, 2024.  

Selection Criteria:

1. Personal Integrity and demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of the Mary Aikenhead Ministries

2. Current Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) without conditions or notations or an Enrolled Nurse (Division 2) without conditions or notations, with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

3. Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality patient care within a multidisciplinary health care team

4. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development

5. Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills

6. Demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to prioritise competing workloads with in a complex environment

7. Evidence of integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking and analysis in their daily practice as a registered or enrolled nurse

Applications close on: 01 December 2023

Contact Person: Fan Yang

Phone Number: (02) 8382 2602

Email: SVHS.TransitionPrograms@svha.org.au

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Review the following documents:

Enrolled Nurse - Position Description

Registered Nurse - Position Description

How to upload and address the selection criteria

Job Demands Checklist and Health Declaration Form

Contact Details:

Fan Yang, Nurse Educator, 02 8382 2602, SVHS.TransitionPrograms@svha.org.au

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date:

1 December 2023 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

Code of Conduct:

View Code of Conduct