Job description
Welcome to St John of God Health CareSt John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 27 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,500 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.As a Catholic, not-for-profit group, we invest all profits to the communities we serve by updating and expanding our facilities and technology; expanding existing services and developing and acquiring new services; and providing Social Outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage to improve health and wellbeing.St John of God Geelong Hospital is the largest private hospital in regional Victoria providing a comprehensive range of acute services to the rapidly growing coastal city. The modern hospital has a busy accident and emergency department, a comprehensive surgical program supported by a critical/intensive care unit, rapidly growing cardiology, medical, rehabilitation, and cancer services. We also offer a high qualitymaternity service with special care nursery.Your role at St John of God Geelong HospitalThe Associate Nurse Unit Manager acts as a responsible and effective team member, assists in the overall clinical management of the ward, is responsible for the provision of comprehensive patient care and supervision of care given by junior staff in accordance with the Nurses and Midwifery Board of Australia Scope of Practice and deputises for and assists the Nursing Unit Manager. 3 North comprises an Oncology/ Haematology / Palliative and Medical ward which brings together clinicians from a wide range of disciplines associated with cancer treatment, respiratory, endocrinology, renal and general medicine. We pride ourselves on providing a high standard of professional and multidisciplinary care with compassion and expertise.The PositionMonitors staff levels against budget/target levels related to number of bed days, occupancy and patient acuity. Adjusts staffing levels in consultation with the Unit Manager and/or Coordinator according to changes in levels.Provide leadership and direction to team in the absence of the Nursing Unit Manager and act as a role model and resource person.Responsible for assisting the Nurse Unit Manager in following issues pertaining to human resources within the department and will assume full responsibility in the absence of the Nurse Unit Manager.Monitors staff levels against budget/target levels related to number of bed days, occupancy and patient acuity. Adjusts staffing levels in consultation with the Unit Manager and/or Coordinator according to changes in levels.Maintains and promotes harmonious interpersonal relationships and effective team work between staff, patient, relative, doctors and ancillary staff.Participate as a valued team member promoting and contributing to a supportive team environment Provide leadership and direction to team in the absence of the Nursing Unit Manager and act as a role model and resource person.Participate in, contribute to and implement quality improvement and risk management into all aspects of service.Participate in the documentation of Risk Assessments and Standard Operating Procedures for activities that could pose an OHS risk.Raise OHS issues with appropriate caregivers and take part in OHS consultative arrangements.Demonstrates progress towards the achievement of goals and personal and professional growth.You will have a registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife and at least 2 years post graduate experience in Oncology nursing, have well developed analytical and problem solving skills and knowledge of acts and legislation that impact on the practice of nursing. With demonstrated ability to develop and build effective nursing, medical and interdisciplinary relationships and teamsTo succeed you will have delegation, planning, organisational and motivational skills, be committed to on-going education and self-directed learning, and effectively communicate and educate patients, family and staff. Availability across all shifts including AM / PM / ND both during the week and weekends is required for this position.Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.We can offer youSalary: $106,129 to $109,686 (pro rata for part time), plus 11% superannuationA Part Time position, working 30 hours a week.Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:Novated leasingwork related expensesself-education andadditional superannuationA welcoming and supportive cultureDynamic multidisciplinary teamDiscounts on hospital services and health insuranceAdditional professional developmentAll applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirementsSt John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse. All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Covid-19 and Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role For enquiries contact Tegan Size, Nurse Unit manager, on 03 5226 8899 Applications Close: 01/03/2024
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