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ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:
This rewarding opportunity will see you join the St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba (SVPHT) perioperative department as a Clinical Nurse for Robotics.
You will bring your passion to the role where you will work with a great team to support quality patient care.
This role will be part-time, fixed term providing maternity leave coverage and will be pivotal in providing quality medical care and services. This role is expected to end January 2025 but the successful candidate will have the option to convert to permanent employment as a Level 1 Registered Nurse at the end of the fixed term arrangement.
WHY WORK FOR SVPHT:
You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.
- Join the St Vincent’s Health Australia group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD
- Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!)
- Access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
- A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave
- Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital
As an outstanding Clinical Nurse, you will be responsible for driving our robotic service
Your skills will include:
- Currently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency
- At least three years of perioperative experience with two years of experience in robotic surgery. One year of leadership experience preferred.
- Post-graduate qualifications within this area or willingness to undertake within the first 12 months of employment
- Willingness to be a positive team member with an attitude to support others and problem solve efficiently
The Robotic CN facilitates planning, organisation, direction, and evaluation of the Robotic Surgery program. This includes coordination of care for robotics surgery patients; program management; staff education and training; supply and equipment management; the oversight of multidisciplinary teams; and acting as a liaison between the physicians, nursing staff, support staff, and vendors.
- Is a key resource person in the development and implementation of clinical and programmatic policies and procedures.
- Is a key resource person in performance and competency requirements and assessment for robotics surgical teams/staff.
- Is a key resource person in the orientation, training, and preceptorship to the robotic Service.
- Liaises with perioperative coordinators to ensure adequate skill mix for the robotic service.
- Coordinates and plans adequate equipment, consumables and supplies for the robotic service.
- Routinely acts as a clinical resource/adviser to staff for problem identification and resolution. Anticipates and proactively guides care to prevent untoward events. Performs clinical troubleshooting during robotic procedures.
- Functions as a liaison with key stakeholders.
- Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are related and appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all-inclusive.
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.
APPLY NOW!
If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now! Your application must include:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
0478 275 507 or email
Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.
SVPHT 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. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy and how it is applied at SVPHT. Therefore employment with St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba is subject to you providing evidence of vaccinations and/or immunity to all vaccine preventable diseases. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy and directive. You will be required to ensure that you remain compliant with mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (e.g. Covid-19 and flu vaccinations).
We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.
St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit or get in contact at .
CLOSING DATE: 13th January 2024
*Please note this job advertisement will close at Midnight the day before the closing date listed
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Contact Details: Joshua Owen
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Closing Date: 12 January 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.
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