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SalaryEndorsed Enrolled Nurse (General Surgical) - Knox Private Hospital
- Supportive team environment
- Part time and Full time opportunities available
- Staff discounted parking, Close to Eastlink
The opportunity
Knox Private Hospital is seeking experienced Endorsed Enrolled Nurses to join our General Surgical team on a part time basis. You will play a key role within a supportive team in ensuring high levels of patient care is provided. Located in Wantirna, Knox Private Hospital is a fully accredited tertiary facility with 295 beds.
The Warratah ward is a 33 bed ward which is led by a passionate and innovative NUM who strongly encourages professional development. The staff are specially trained in the care of Colorectal and Hepatobiliary/Upper GI patients and provide exceptional care to ensure best patient outcomes.
About us
Knox Private Hospital is one of the largest private hospitals in Victoria, caring for over 1.2 million people across Melbourne's east and outer east.
We have a 24/7 Emergency Department, covering a full range of medical and surgical specialty areas, including highly complex surgeries. Backed by the latest technology and expertise, we offer a 15 theatres, including a hybrid theatre, diagnostic cardiology, two cardiac cath labs and capabilities for cardiothoracic surgery, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, urology and more.
All supported by a soon to be expanded coronary care unit and intensive care unit. Our expert care team of surgeons, specialist doctors, dedicated nurses and other professionals will ensure that your experience is the best it can be.
Exciting new expansion for Knox Private Hospital
Work is well underway on a major expansion of Knox Private Hospital that will help us continue to meet the growing demand for quality health care across Melbourne's east.
The new multi-million-dollar expansion will help Knox Private deliver an expanded and enhanced service offering for our patients, and will further cement our reputation as a world-class healthcare facility.
2023/2024 Expansion Project includes:
Three story North Tower with two wards (60 beds), upgrade and increase in ICU and CCU beds, upgrade to Knox Heart Centre (our non-invasive diagnostic cardiology), 16 chair renal dialysis unit and Specialist Consulting Suites.
What you'll be doing
- As an Enrolled Nurse, your responsibilities will include:
- Deliver safe, researched-based standards of nursing care to individuals/groups under the direction and supervision (either indirect or direct) of the RN
- Work collaboratively with the wider healthcare team to support patient care needs
- Act as a role model for Safe Practice
- Administer medications according to state law and organisation policy
- Have demonstrated ongoing commitment to professional development
About you
You are driven and passionate about providing the highest quality care to our patients. You will possess the following:
- Current Registration (no restrictions) with AHPRA
- Previous experience working as an Enrolled Nurse in a Hospital environment is essential
- Ability to work a rotational 24/7 roster including nights and weekends
- Commitment to Quality Patient Care
- Demonstrated time management & organisational skills with the ability to meet objectives/timelines
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Sound clinical decision making and problem solving skills
Why Healthscope?
We care about your career at Healthscope.
No matter where you go within our community of care, you'll be supported by great team leaders, be part of strong, innovative teams who always strive for better and have the opportunity to flourish and grow.
Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.
Joining us opens the door to endless opportunities. We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development, specialisation and education, and support our people to grow and flourish.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
If you are successful, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant nursing experience against the current nursing Enterprise Agreement the "Healthscope - Victoria - Nurses' and Midwives' Agreement 2021-2025" (salaries range between $33.30 and $35.40 per hour).
Applications close: 24th April 2024
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to ***********@healthscope.com.au
More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.
