Registered Nurse/Enrolled Nurse - Transition To Specialty Practice

Job Description:THE ROLE:We are seeking highly motivated Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses to participate in our Transition to Specialty Practice (TSP) program at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney starting 29th July 2024.The 12-month program is open to both recently graduated nurses as well as experienced nurses seeking to change specialties or move from a non-acute setting to the acute hospital setting. The TSP program aims to develop clinical skills, support professional growth, and encourage reflective practice, in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board Standards for Practice.The program offers opportunities in medical/surgical units and within the perioperative suite. Flexible work options are available to complete the program and include full time (5 days/week) and part-time (4 days/week). Additionally, ENs who will be commencing Bachelor of Nursing studies in 2025 are able to reduce hours further during semester dates to assist with study hours and clinical placement commitments.As a valued member of our multi-disciplinary team, you will have access to learning and development activities, exposure to the latest surgical and medical approaches, new technologies, and integrated patient care methods. We offer a respectful, collaborative, and learning environment, with professional advancement opportunities and a range of benefits including:Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year. Salary packaging helps to lower your taxable income and increases your take-home pay, with increased benefits for full-time employees such as reduction to rent or mortgage payments, vehicle leasing and a meal entertainment card.Access to negotiated discounts on gym memberships (Fitness Passport), private health insurance, and pharmacy servicesA comprehensive orientation program and supernumerary daysAllocated professional development study days and monthly clinical supervisionClinical Nurse Educators in every unitWorking for one of the highest patient experience ranked private hospitals Nationally and InternationallyABOUT YOU:The TSP program is designed to integrate and upskill your nursing capability to become competent within an acute care facility.Your skills will include:Registered Nurse / Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA registration.Demonstrated evidence of integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking and analysis in your daily practice as a Registered Nurse / Enrolled Nurse.Computer literacy and understanding of relevant information systems.Effective communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work within the interdisciplinary team.Time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing workloads with in a complex environment.Strong commitment to providing excellent clinical care and continued professional development.ABOUT ST VINCENTS PRIVATE HOSPITAL SYDNEYSt Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney is located in the heart of the well-known St Vincent’s Health Campus in Darlinghurst and co-located with St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney and research centres including the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, The Kinghorn Cancer Centre and the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute. Our co-location creates cross-campus opportunities for all aspects of our health care business and the staff who work in it. We have recently completed a major redevelopment and refurbishment which has transformed our facilities to include additional patient accommodation, consulting suites, operating theatres, both inpatient and day rehabilitation services with start-of-the-art hydrotherapy pool and a new ambulatory care centre.We take pride in being a premier, not for profit private acute care facility with 310 beds dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. Our in-patients are welcomed to the comfort of well-appointed single rooms featuring private en-suite facilities. Our hospital features state-of-the-art infrastructure with 16 advanced operating theatres across two levels, including a cutting-edge hybrid theatre. Complementing our surgical and medical services is a 12-bed Intensive Care Unit, to support our complex medical and surgical services.Our team of experienced nurses and allied health professionals work closely with our highly regarded medical specialists to deliver outstanding patient care across all our services. We are well known for being leaders in precision surgery and innovative treatments for complex medical and surgical conditions and aim to continually push the boundaries to improve patient outcomes.Our requirements:
Criminal record and child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria.SVPHS has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including COVID-19 and flu vaccinations).Apply now!
If this is the ideal role for you, apply today! Applications close 5th May 2024.If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now! To be considered your application must include:Cover Letter that is no longer than one page in length with responses to the below:Years post graduate Current Position / Facility (if currently working in a RN/EN role)Stream interest - Please indicate if you have a preference for medical/surgical, perioperative or no particular preferenceWhy did you select Nursing as your chosen career?Why do you want to join the SVPHS Transition to Specialty Practice Program?CV/ResumeSupply minimum of two referees including email address and mobile contactInterviews will be held on 31st May 2024We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au.Any questions?Please contact the Learning & Development team on or 0481 475 581Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:Contact Details: svphs.learningdevelopmentteam@svha.org.au or 0481 475 581Alternate Contact:Closing Date: 4 May 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 or get in contact atCode of Conduct: