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Form of work- Multiple permanent part-time positions available and multiple fixed term part-time until end of 2024.
- Location Austin Hospital Emergency Services.
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purpose, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About Austin Emergency Services
The Emergency Department services approximately 90,000 patients per year, about 20% of whom are paediatric patients. The admission rate is of the order of 33%. The Emergency Department aims to assess, manage, and admit patients from a broad range of specialities, within the targets set by the Emergency Services Enhancement Programme of the Department of Human Services (DoH). This service will be delivered in a timely, compassionate, and appropriate manner, enhanced through teaching, research and the development of innovative technologies and processes.
The Emergency Department in the new hospital is a larger, state of the art facility which will assist our multidisciplinary team in its quality service delivery We are at the forefront of new and innovative models of Emergency care and workforce and are a contemporary leader in Emergency Medicine education, research, and quality.
The Emergency Department is currently separated into non COVID and SCOVID (suspected COVID) areas. The Short Stay Unit is a 20-bed unit, including paediatric, adult beds. It is closely associated with, and staffed by, the Emergency Department. Patients admitted to Short Stay usually have a rapidly reversible condition which either requires a short period of treatment or observation, where the likelihood of safe discharge can occur in a 24-48hr period. By this definition, patients with complex comorbidities, complex illness, chronic illness, or discharge hurdles (e.g., placement) may not be appropriate for the Austin Short Stay unit. We are leaders in the delivery of emergency services; satisfying the expectations of our patients, the Emergency Department staff and the Hospital, and meeting the changing needs of our community.
About the role
- In collaboration with the Nurse Unit Managers, establish and promote a patient care service which delivers a prompt and efficient response to patient needs
- Provide an expert resource to wards and departments involved in the care of Patients requiring specific treatments
- Facilitate and maintain continuity of care for all patients
- Assist the NUM and Clinical Nurse Managers with management and unit responsibilities
- Facilitate and promote a team approach within the ward/department
- Assist and promote staff education and development
About you
Essential Knowledge and skills:
- Registered Nurse, Division 1 [General], APHRA
- At least five years nursing experience
- Substantial clinical experience (minimum 3 years) Emergency/Critical care nursing
- Post Graduate qualifications in Emergency/Critical Care Nursing
- Demonstrated understanding of the management responsibilities of an ANUM (Associate Nursing Unit Manager)
- Commitment to quality, best practice, and environmental safety
- Knowledge of legal and ethical requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of professional standards
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
- Patient/customer focused approach to care delivery
- Ability to problem solve in a variety of situations
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Willingness to work in all areas of the Emergency Department (including SCOVID) and Short Stay Unit, as required.
- Flexibility to work all shifts, according to service needs
Desirable but not essential:
- Advanced interpersonal skills
- Ability to initiate and manage projects/portfolios
- Ability to maintain budget management initiatives
- Knowledge and management of industrial issues
- Demonstrated experience in managing quality initiatives
- Analytical skills
- Relevant computer skills
- Demonstrated ability to support and involve staff in change processes
Our benefits
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
- $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
- Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
- Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, discounted car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists
- Five weeks annual leave, plus purchased leave options
- Relocation expense reimbursement
- Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
Inclusion at Austin
We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+, and people of any age.
Work with us!
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager.
