AddressThe Position
Affectionately known as The Friendlies, we have a rare and exciting fulltime permanent opportunity for a Clinical Nurse to join our close-knit and supportive Unit 3 Surgical team who provide specialist care to our acute post-surgery patients.
This role is ideal for an experienced Clinical Nurse or a Registered Nurse with a proven history of professional development and a demonstrated passion for a leadership opportunity within a surgical unit. We are seeking a team player who has a ‘can do’ attitude and a genuine passion for supporting and bringing out the best in their team.
As a Clinical Nurse, you will not only assist the Nurse Unit Manager to provide expert clinical and patient-centred care, you will also apply critical thinking and develop effective partnerships to ensure high quality service delivery with a commitment to continuous quality and service improvement.
The Person
Strong emphasis will be placed on the applicant’s ability to demonstrate the organisations values of Courage, Diligence, Compassion, Wisdom and Friendliness, as well as their ability to commit to and apply these values in the workplace.
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit a cover letter and detailed resume outlining how you meet the organisations values and the following key selection criteria:
Key Selection Criteria
- Evidence of tertiary qualifications and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Demonstrated acute surgical care experience such as patient management following surgical interventions including general, urological, vascular and endocrinological surgery
- Demonstrated leadership skills to comprehensively guide and co-ordinate a team, provide support, educate and mentor staff
- Motivated and with innovation and ability to work under minimal direction from the NUM
- Self-directed, forward thinking and proactive with a positive mindset and ability to bring high energy and support to a high performing team
How to Apply
Please submit the following:
- A cover letter that addresses the ‘Key Selection Criteria’ (maximum 2 pages)
- A detailed resume (including 2 professional referees)
- Submit your application on our website https://thefriendlies.org.au/careers/ and complete the Application for Employment form.
Find out more about why The Friendlies is a great place to work at https://thefriendlies.org.au
Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The advertisement will be closed either when a successful applicant is identified or on 17 June 2024, whichever is sooner.
The Benefits
As a part of The Friendlies team, you can access an extensive array of benefits such as:
- Attractive salary packaging options:
- Up to $15900 annually towards household expenses
- An additional $2650 annually towards meals and entertainment expenses
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Discounts at our Pharmacy (excludes prescription medication)
- Bulk billing opportunities at I-Med and Sullivan Nicolaides located within our Hospital
- Monthly staff BBQ, Employee of the Month Awards and an Annual awards evening to recognise our outstanding employees and their contributions
- Morning and afternoon tea provided daily
- Access to our dedicated onsite Learning and Development team providing ongoing training, education and professional development opportunities
- A variety of Committees and Working Parties to become involved with and contribute ideas/knowledge
- Temporary and short term accommodation options may be available to assist while you source permanent accommodation (for staff relocating)
- Relocation assistance may be available through Smartsalary
- Active social club providing opportunities to build connections and establish yourself in the community
Find out more about why The Friendlies is a great place to work at https://thefriendlies.org.au
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) Requirements
It is a mandatory condition of employment that some roles within our hospital require you to be vaccinated, and remain vaccinated during your employment, against some or all of the following vaccine preventable diseases; Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis (Whooping cough), and Hepatitis. Mandatory vaccination requirements for this role will be discussed further with applicants throughout the application process.
