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Correctional Health – Fitzroy Location
Acute Medical/Surgical Nursing
About the Role
Under the guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager or delegate, you will be responsible for the delivery of high quality patient care within our team environment. You will also be responsible for your own professional development, for supporting and assisting your colleagues and facilitating achievement of specific KPI’s as developed for St Augustine’s.
Duties
Manage the physical and emotional well-being of the patient
Assist with medical and diagnostic procedures carried out in the unit
Liaise with patient, patient’s family, medical and ancillary staff as required or requested
Care for and maintain specialty equipment
Demonstrate ‘best practice’ clinical skills and will maintain and further develop their level of clinical competence
Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and act as a clinical role model by providing the highest standard of direct patient care
Classifications for this position will range from YP3 - YP9 ($69,253 - $92,601 per annum pro rata).
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Bachelor of Nursing which meets the registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery board of Australia
Current Nursing Registration with AHPRA
Minimum experience 3 years in medical or surgical nursing
Demonstrated ability to facilitate team outcomes in an interdisciplinary environment
Motivated and professional with exceptional communication and time management skills
Keen interest in acute correctional nursing
What we Offer
Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
Employee Assistance Program
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
CBD Location, close to Public Transport and close to lots of car parks
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Career development & advancement encouraged
Culture of continuous improvement
About St Augustine’s
St Augustine’s is a 10 bed ward located at St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, providing tertiary care to male and female prisoners from the state of Victoria. St. Augustine’s is an acute medical and surgical ward providing pre-operative and post-operative care and also treats multiple medical conditions including gastrointestinal diseases, cancer and infectious diseases. The small team of dedicated clinicians strives to provide the highest level of care to the prisoner population to ensure the best possible health and social outcomes.
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:
JR135042_PD - Registered Nurse G2 St Augustine's 2023.pdf
Contact Details:James Duncan, Nurse Unit Manager, 9231 4566, ************@svha.org.auAlternate Contact:
Closing Date:
9 March 2024 11:59pmReconciliation 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 ***************@svha.org.au
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