Clinical Nurse Consultant (Bed Day And Discharge Coordinator)

Why become part of the St Vincent’s Health Australia?

Since our founders, the Sisters of Charity, opened our first hospital in 1857, our services and people have been behind some of Australia's most important medical breakthroughs. Operating public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and significant outreach programs for marginalised people - St Vincent’s is uniquely positioned to lead and respond to the changes taking place around us.   Better and fairer care. Always

About the Opportunity:

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba is the largest acute private hospital on the Darling Downs. We are a 189-bed facility with highly experienced and skilled staff that work as a team to deliver the highest standard of healthcare to all our patients. Our services include medical, surgical, maternity, paediatric, emergency, cardiac and rehabilitation. We are supported by comprehensive allied health services and advanced medical and diagnostic services. Pathology, radiology and pharmacy are also available on site, and our emergency department is open 24 hours, seven days a week.

As the Clinical Nurse Consultant (Bed Day & Discharge Coordinator) you’ll be part of an experienced, engaged and dedicated clinical team helping to create a welcoming, professional and supportive care experience for our patients. You will provide effective and timely admission/discharge processes and case management of patients particular with an extended length of stay, reporting to the Assistant Director of Clinical Services you will contribute towards developing strategies to maximise cost-effectiveness and efficiency in the discharge process.

Things that work for you:

• 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

• Demonstrated application of contemporary infection control standards and practices

• Ability to participate in quality improvement activities

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in relevant specialty

• Willingness to be able to work on a permanent part time basis

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

• Recent experience in the speciality area you are interested in applying for, and appropriate qualifications and registration.

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

• Well-developed interpersonal 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.

Interested? Apply today or if you have any questions, please reach out to our Assistant Director of Clinical Services, Nicole Piper on 07 4690 4*** or email ************@svha.org.au

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. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

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 ***************@svha.org.au

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