Address:
- Excellent benefits including salary packaging
- Truganina location
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Full time & Part time positions available
Why work for St Vincent's Correctional Health Service?
Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable patients
Job development opportunities in a growing service and support for professional development
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Correctional health allowance
About the Role
The Medication Endorsed Enrolled Nurse will provide safe and effective assessment, treatment and management of patients, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, and deliver nursing care through:
Clinical assessment and monitoring
Medication management and monitoring (according to scope of practice)
Escalation of deteriorating health status and/or care needs
Accurate, comprehensive and timely clinical documentation
Classifications for the EN position will range from IB68 - IB72 ($66,856 - $71,141 per annum, pro rata for PT).
Your Contribution
Degree in General Nursing, Current registration as a Medication Endorsed Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA
Past experience as an EN working within an inpatient health care setting
Experience (or desire to work) within a correctional health care setting
Demonstrated ability in working as part of the multidisciplinary clinical team
Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications, electronic patient records and patient administration systems
What we Offer
A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs including our Employee Assistance Program and STAR (our Peer supported stress management program)
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
Culture of continuous improvement
About Correctional Health Services
SVCHS at Port Phillip Prison (PPP) provides primary health, mental health and secondary medical health care to prisoners at Port Phillip Prison, Laverton. Port Phillip Prison is a maximum security male prison accommodating approximately 1107 inmates and is situated 20 km West of Melbourne. St. John's inpatient unit is a 40 bed subacute medical ward providing a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. On site services include, haemodialysis, palliative care, complex wound management, day oncology treatments, post-surgical/early discharge care, infectious disease management and rehabilitation programs.
Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:
Review the following documents:
JR134745_JR133191_PD - EN Level 2 Correctional Health 2023.pdf
JR134745_Mandatory Documentation_Candidate Information.pdf
Contact Details:
Belinda Geelhuizen 92177214 belinda.geelhuizen@svha.org.au
Alternate Contact:
Rhiannon Velden 92177112 rhiannon.velden@svha.org.au
Closing Date:
1 April 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.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan
Code of Conduct:
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