Introduction to Specialty Practice Perioperative
Introduction to Specialty Practice Perioperative
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Job Description
If you are an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with aspirations of working in the perioperative environment or a nurse with previous theatre experience who would like to return to the workforce the Epworth perioperative Introduction to Specialty Practice program (ISP) may be for you.
This highly soughtafter role is designed to meet the specific theoretical and practical needs of a nurse wishing to pursue or further their career in the perioperative setting.
The ISP program:
- Commencing Monday 9th June this is a 12month program at 0.8 FTE with ongoing employment opportunities for those who successfully complete the program.
- Is designed to introduce and expand on the concepts of perioperative nursing in the areas of Anaesthetics/PACU or scrub/scout
- Enables participants to develop an understanding of the principles and practice of perioperative nursing and ensure they have attained a satisfactory level of competency to work in a safe and effective manner
- Combination of theory simulation and clinical exposure will be used to deliver and assess knowledge and skill
- Commences with a study block where pre and post reading material will be provided
- Performance appraisals and regular feedback at various intervals throughout the program
To be successful in this role you must:
- Have 2 years acute clinical experience post completion of a graduate program
- Have a commitment to learning and upskilling in this specialised area attending all study days and course requirements
Position Description Inherent Requirements
About Epworth Geelong
Epworth Geelong located adjacent to Deakin Universitys Medical School in Waurn Ponds is developing an environment of worldclass health care and education to meet the needs of the expanding population of Geelong and South West Victoria. Providing exciting career opportunities to doctors nurses allied health professionals and support staff. It features contemporary design cuttingedge medical technology and best practice patient care whilst offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical surgical and rehabilitation services.
Qualifications :
- Hold a current Registered Nurse AHPRA registration
Additional Information :
At Epworth its a community. Its the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this you will have access to:
- Epworths enhanced Not for Profit status provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15900 pretax annually leading to greater take home pay
- The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
- Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
- Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
- Flexible rostering
At Epworth we care.
We care about our patients and we care about our people. We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people and growing careers. And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive and contribute to our communities.
Enquire / Apply
Sound interesting To apply click the Im Interested button and attach your CV and cover letter.
Please ensure you state which area of perioperative nursing you are interested in: Anaesthetics/PACU or Scrub/Scout.
For more information refer to the attached position description or contact Lisa J Smith/Erin Gray Education Managers on
It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare subject to reasonable exemptions that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination where this is required under Epworth policy.
As a child safe organisation all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).
At Epworth we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all across race ability ethnicity gender age sexuality cultures and beliefs that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth we care.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Parttime
Employment Type
Part-time
