Registered Nurse - Rehabilitation Unit

Job Description:
Position Title: Registered Nurse - Rehabilitation Unit
Employment Type: Maximum Term, Full Time (Up to 12 months)
Hours per week: 38 hours
Position Grade: Registered Nurse (Year 1-8)
Salary: $70,049.73 - $98,351.39 base per annum
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (non-declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Nurses Agreement 2017
Department Name: Rehabilitation Unit, Sacred Heart Health Service
About us:
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate
Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:
Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
Opportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network
Employee Assistance Program
Work/Life balance
About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team leading our approach to the provision of quality care to clients of the Rehabilitation Unit. The Registered Nurse is expected to take an interdisciplinary approach in delivering care to patients with neurological conditions, as well as rheumatology, cancer, transplant, LVADs, aged care, orthopedic, and HIV patients. Education and professional development is encouraged by the Nursing Unit Manager. A comprehensive orientation will be given by the Clinical Nurse Educator.
Our Culture:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.
Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2022_030). Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.
About you:
We are seeking a skilled and energetic Registered Nurse who possess a passion for person centred care. We welcome applications from people who are able to provide evidence-based nursing care to people of all ages and cultural groups, including individuals, families and communities.
Application Instructions:
To have you application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.
Selection Criteria
1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia.
2. Currently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency.
3. Demonstrated ability to work within the interdisciplinary team.
4. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
5. Demonstrated computer literacy with email and an electronic patient record system.
6. Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Demonstrated evidence of integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking and analysis in their daily practice as a Registered Nurse.
8. Demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to prioritise competing workloads within a complex environment.
Applications Close: 7 February 2024
Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist: Review the following documents:
Contact Details: Gavin Wilson, Nurse Unit Manager, gavin.wilson@svha.org.au
Alternate Contact:
Closing Date: 7 February 2024 11:59pm
Reconciliation 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.
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