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Part Time, Fixed term (32 hours per week)
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Fitzroy Location
Intake start date
Intake commencing 29th July 2024 until 9th February 2025
About St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is part of St Vincent’s Health Australia and a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care.
About the Transition to Intensive Care program
At St Vincent’s, we use scholarly activities and innovation in our teaching strategies to prepare nurses for an ever-changing healthcare environment, where new technologies, treatments and areas of practice continue to emerge. We are seeking Registered Nurses for our 2024 Transition to Program who are committed to providing the highest quality of care to our patients and strive to further develop their knowledge and clinical expertise. The Transition Program is a six-month secondment position, ideally for Division 1 Registered Nurses who are interested in obtaining exposure to working in the critical care environment.
The Transition Program offers you supported clinical experience to achieve your future career goals, including support for articulation to postgraduate studies. As a Transition Program participant, you will be mentored by a highly skilled nursing leadership team and educators in a supportive learning environment. You will receive bedside clinical support and gain valuable experience in caring for patients requiring Intensive Care and high dependency nursing. The Transition Program includes four face to face study days that cover the essential elements of critical care nursing.
Please note (for internal staff members); this is a 6-month secondment position, applicants are advised to speak with their current managers to determine if a return to their substantive position after completion of the Transition program can be accommodated.
Your contribution
Current National criminal history check, or willingness to obtain
Covid-19 Vaccinated, or able to undergo vaccination prior to commencement
Provide high quality patient centred care
Manage both the physical and emotional well-being of the patient
Administer medication safely in accordance with hospital policies, procedures and protocols
Observe, report and document relevant nursing findings as per hospital policy and adjust patient care accordingly
Liaise with patients, patient families, medical and allied health as required or requested to facilitate the delivery of high-quality patient care
Facilitate effective admission and discharge processes in accordance with hospital or unit guidelines
Participate in ongoing professional development by attending training and study days as per the TICP program requirement.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Current Nursing Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA without conditions.
Degree in General Nursing which meets the registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Successful completion of a Graduate Nurse Program (or equivalent) in addition to, at least 2 years of acute care nursing experience.
Applicants must have recent clinical experience in a high dependency or critical care setting
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing educational and professional development.
Applicants must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency.
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
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.
Applications must include:
Cover letter addressed to Ms. Nadia Gaetano, Specialist Practice Education Coordinator, which outlines the benefits of the Transition Program to your career progression and how your clinical practice aligns to SVHM Missions and Values.
Curriculum Vitae (maximum of two pages)
Contact details of two professional referees
Passport size photo
Applications close Sunday 18th February 2024 at 11:59pm
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
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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).
Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist: Review the following documents:
Contact Details: Manager, Amanda Connors | amanda.connors@svha.org.au
Alternate Contact:
Closing Date: 22 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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