Nurse Specialist - Emergency

Welcome to St John of God Health CareSt John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 27 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,500 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.Your role at St John of God Geelong HospitalYou will be responsible for the coordination and provision of comprehensive Emergency care, to support the optimisation of each patient experience through direct clinical care and indirectly via educational assistance and support. In addition, you will use their clinical expertise to act as a responsible and effective member of the multidisciplinary team and be recognised for your specialist knowledge in Emergency nursing practice to actively participate in the planning and delivery of care. The PositionDemonstrates knowledge of/and functions in accordance with legislation and common law affecting nursing practice and acknowledges accountability/responsibility for own actions.Maintain specialist clinical skills and act as a role model in the delivery of the highest standard of patient care and service.Apply problem solving to Emergency patient management and assist nursing caregivers to improve their problem solving and decision-making skills where required.Promote and facilitate a multidisciplinary approach to care delivery.Assess and facilitate the coordination of care for patients within the department.Actively resolve or address local and/or immediate issues / delays that may affect the journey of the patient.Provides leadership and clinical expertise by educating members of nursing and multidisciplinary team to ensure patients have a streamlined patient journey.You will have a registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse, with expert knowledge and advanced clinical skills in Emergency Department (Minimum 3 years), along with a post Graduate Certificate (or higher) in Emergency Nursing. To succeed you will have proven ability to lead a clinical safety and quality culture that places the patient at the centre, optimises outcomes and delivers excellent patient experience. Above all, patients will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values. The BenefitsSalary: $98,790 - $101,613 per annum, plus 11% superannuationFull Time or Part Time position, working a minimum of 0.6FTE.Generous salary packaging optionsUp to $15,900 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, or other everyday living expensesUp to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hireAccess to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expensesA healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programsEmployee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health InsuranceEmployee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Innovative Professional Development opportunitiesUnique and competitive overseas relocation support offered including assistance with Australian work visas with progression to permanent residency (where applicable)A personalised meet and greet and support with housing, school tours, temporary accommodation, taxation, banking and settling inFor enquiries contact Carla Jabornik, Operations Manager Emergency and Clinical Partners (03) 5226 8888St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse. Closing Date: 18 February 2024