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SalaryReference Number 20423
Position Title Perioperative Graduate Nurse Program | St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital 2024 Mid-Year Intake
Employment Status Permanent Part Time
Entity St Andrews War Memorial Hospital
Enterprise Agreement NURSE - Nurses Enterprise Agreement - Enrolled Nurse - Level 1
NURSE - Nurses Enterprise Agreement - Registered Nurse - Level 1
Position Summary
Perioperative Graduate Nurse Program 2024 Mid-Year Intake | St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital
- Employment Term: offering permanent part-time (0.8 FTE) opportunities
- Location: located opposite Roma St Parklands, St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital is just a short walk to Brisbane city
- Enrolled Nurse Remuneration: $34.80 per hour + 11% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances
- Registered Nurse Remuneration: $40.45 per hour + 11% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances
We’re looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others.
An integral part of our team at St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital as an Enrolled or Registered Nurse, you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier forgr the people we care so passionately about.
Let’s make a meaningful difference, together.
What makes a difference for you?
Based in Brisbane since 1958, we’ve developed connections that go far beyond our home, occupying a unique place in the hearts and minds of our community providing world-class health care and first-class treatment results.
- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
- Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum
- Subsidised Parking
- Free on site gym
- A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, a wellbeing program and employee assistance program
- A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others
- 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months' service, in addition to the government scheme
- Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
- Professional development, through Graduate Certificates, skills development courses, bursaries, grants and partnerships with leading Universities (Hospitals).
- Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference
As part of the Perioperative Graduate Nurse Program, you will have the opportunity to work with a world-renowned health care team in one of Queensland’s most complex and high acuity hospital environments. We offer world-class health care to families across Queensland and from interstate and are leaders in Cardiac services, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery (including deep brain stimulation), Vascular surgery and Rehabilitation. By bringing together the finest medical experts, care and technology, we’re able to deliver personalised care and world-class results.
Over the course of your 12-month program, you can expect to be exposed to varied and exciting work. You will be provided the support and opportunity to consolidate your skills and learning, to deliver safe and holistic person-centred care, apply best clinical practice and ensure a safe environment for patients. Working collaboratively with your multidisciplinary team, you will apply your exceptional communication and customer service skills.
Most importantly, we offer educators, leaders and team mates who genuinely care from the heart about your success. Some have been supporting and educating others for over 20 years – so they have a good understanding of what you’ll experience during your first year in the real world.
We’re extremely proud of the support and learning experience we provide. Study days, education sessions, formal courses, workshops and supernumerary hours are just some of the ways we support you in your graduate year. Then, once finished, you’ll be encouraged to continue your career and development with St Andrew's, or explore the many opportunities within UnitingCare.
Consolidate your skills:
We are offering part-time (0.8 FTE) opportunities to Registered and Enrolled Nurses in Perioperative departments.
Our non-rotational 12-month program will provide you with a deep, rich learning experience, supported by experienced staff who care about your future. As a high-acuity, specialist facility, our program will allow you to focus on developing your clinical expertise in your chosen speciality.
You will have the opportunity to broaden your experience and build your skills in one of our Procedural areas.
What makes a difference for us?
To be eligible to apply you will need:
- To have completed your Diploma of Nursing or Bachelor of Nursing between June 2023 and July 2024
- To hold registration with AHPRA by 31st July 2024
- Flexibility to work a full rotating roster in a part-time 0.8 FTE position
At St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, we offer world-class health care to families across Queensland and from interstate and are leaders in Cardiac services, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery (including deep brain stimulation), Vascular surgery and Rehabilitation. By bringing together the finest medical experts, care and technology, we’re able to deliver personalised care and world-class results.
Joining St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.
Start making a difference today
To submit your application, please ensure you complete the following steps:
- Click the Apply button and respond to the relevant selection criteria
- Upload a Cover Letter and updated Resume outlining your experience and education
- Please ensure you have clearly listed your completed prac details within your CV
- Please submit your perioperative prac report if completed
- What you believe you could contribute to the team at St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital
- Which perioperative specialty area of nursing you are most passionate about and why
- How this Graduate opportunity will support your long terms goals
Diversity & Inclusion
Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. Learn more about Diversity & Inclusion at UnitingCare: https://www.unitingcareqld.com.au/about-us/who-we-are/diversity-and-inclusion
Safe workplace
We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.
Selection Criteria Essential: Do you have unlimited working entitlements in Australia as an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or New Zealand Passport Holder?
Essential: If your application is successful, commencement on our program will be 5 August 2024. Will you hold registration with AHPRA by 31st July 2024?
Essential: Please list the month AND year you have OR intend to complete your studied: eg answer format: July 2024.
Essential: Have you previously completed or are you scheduled to complete a Perioperative Prac at St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital or another UnitingCare Hospital facility? If yes, please specify the facility and area of specialty.
Essential: Out of interest, are you currently employed with St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital or UnitingCare? If yes, please specify.
Essential: Please indicate if you're applying for a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse position. Please answer EN or RN.
Essential: Successful candidates will be required to work on a rotational roster (6, 8 and 10 hour shifts), which may include days, evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays. It may also include on call shifts. Do you agree to the terms of the rotational roster?
Not Essential: We are committed to improving work opportunities and environments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander? If yes, would you like a member of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Team to contact you?
Contact Person Sabine Dijkstra Moutinho
Contact Number 1
Contact Email gradnurserecruitment@uchealth.com.au
Closing Date 24/03/2024
Position Description Graduate Registered Nurse June 2015.pdf
Registered Nurse.pdf
Enrolled Nurse.pdf
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