ICU TSP Program August 2024 Intake

Position DetailsReference Number 65272
Position Title ICU TSP Program August 2024 Intake
Employment Type Fixed Term Part Time
Entity Monash Health
Department Intensive Care Unit
Location Various Facilities
Position Summary

• Gain invaluable hands-on experience and knowledge directly within our ICU units
• Benefit from the guidance and support of our seasoned Clinical Educators
• Take your nursing career to the next level in Intensive Care Nursing

The Intensive Care Units (ICU) at Monash Health are thrilled to invite applications for our specialised Transition to Specialty Practice (TSP) program’s August 2024 Intake.Monash Health is Victoria's largest public health service, committed to excellence in healthcare delivery. Our Intensive Care Units are at the forefront of critical care, catering to a diverse range of patients and medical specializations.The Transition to Specialty Practice (TSP) program is run in conjunction with the Monash Medical Centre Clayton, Dandenong Hospital, Casey Hospital and Victorian Heart Hospital ICU sites.

• Monash Medical Centre, Clayton - Adult ICU with 27-bed tertiary referral centre specializing in Neurosurgery, Neurology, Obstetrics, General Medicine, and Surgery, with over 1900 admissions per year
• Dandenong Hospital- is a 14-bed unit specializing in Colorectal, General Surgery, ENT, Orthopaedics, Plastics, Vascular, and General Medicine patients
• Casey Hospital - is a 12-bed general Medical/Surgical unit specialising in Urology, Obstetrics and post-operative surgical care
• Victorian Heart Hospital – is a newly built 16-bed cardiac dedicated ICU with cardiothoracic care, complex cardiac failure patients and nurse led ECMO service delivering a new model of care to complex cardiac patients

The ICU TSP is a unique 6-month fixed-term opportunity tailored to nurture and enhance your skills in intensive care nursing. You'll have the chance to work at one of our four ICU units, gaining invaluable experience and knowledge under the mentorship of our expert Clinical Educators.Part-Time (0.8 EFT) Fixed-term roles commencing August 2024 working across supported clinical shifts within the unit, in preparation for further studies within the Critical Care area.What Sets Us Apart:

• Hands-On Experience: Gain invaluable hands-on experience and knowledge directly within our ICU units, where every day presents new challenges and learning opportunities
• Expert Mentorship: Benefit from the guidance and support of our seasoned Clinical Educators, dedicated to helping you succeed and thrive in the dynamic field of intensive care nursing

What You'll Learn:

• Contribute to Patient Care: Learn how to contribute to a safe and effective patient care environment, ensuring the highest standards of care and safety for critically ill patients
• Assessment and Intervention: Master the skills of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions, allowing you to provide comprehensive and individualized care to each patient
• Ventilator and Oxygenation Support: Gain competence in providing competent care to patients requiring ventilator and oxygenation support, becoming proficient in managing respiratory distress and ensuring optimal patient outcomes
• Critical Illness Awareness: Develop the ability to identify critical illness consequences, recognizing early signs and symptoms to intervene promptly and prevent complications

What You'll Gain:Upon completion of TSP program, you will gain a range of skills and competencies to equip you with:Specialised Skills: Develop the expertise to provide high-quality care to critically ill patients, from assessing and planning interventions to implementing and evaluating treatment strategies.Confidence: Build the confidence to navigate complex situations and make informed decisions in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.Professional Growth: Take your nursing career to the next level as you expand your knowledge, skills, and capabilities in intensive care nursing.This course serves as an excellent pathway towards achieving a postgraduate qualification in critical care.Are you ready to bring your passion and skills to our ICU TSP Program?About You:

• Commitment to Patient-Centered Care and Advocacy
• Current Acute Nursing Experience
• Strong Time Management and Communication Skills
• Current AHPRA Registration

Your application must include a resume and a cover letter clearly highlighting your site preference (Casey, Dandenong Hospital, Hospital Medical Centre OR Victorian Heart Hospital).For confidential inquiries and further details, please contact Adrienne Pendrey - Nurse Manager 0419705687.TSP interviews are scheduled to begin during the week starting Monday, April 8th, 2024.Monash Health is a great place to workLearn more about our organisation visit monashhealth.org.To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos: monashhealth.org/careers.Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care to south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations, via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes.We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.How to ApplyApplications are accepted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit).For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, refer to attached ‘Application Guide’ located under Position DocumentsApplications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.Respectfully, applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.
Selection Criteria Do you have demonstrated current acute medical/surgical nursing experience?Please list from 1st to 4th which Monash Health ICU site you wish to do TSP at (Dandenong/Casey/Clayton/Victorian Heart Hospital)
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