Transition to Practice ICU

Job Description:

About the role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two dedicated and suitably experienced (at least 2 years post-graduation) Registered Nurses to join our Intensive Care Family.

This is a 24-month (0.8 FTE) Transition to Critical Care Program affiliated with the Australian Catholic University (ACU). Successful completion awards the participant two subjects towards a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing (Intensive Care) at ACU. Permanent positions will be available within our Intensive Care Team.

This program involves a combination of self-directed study practical sessions and lectures in a well-supported practical environment. The focus of this program is to help participants develop a problem-solving approach to decision making in critical care. The program encourages critical thinking and reflective practice to link theory to practice. Through this course you will have a chance to further develop your depth of knowledge in acute deterioration the management of advanced technology and pharmacology support of critical care patients whilst working with highly skilled Education Nursing Medical and Allied Health staff. You will become part of a valued Team both in ICU and as a member of the St Vincents family.

About our hospital:

St Vincents Private Hospital Northside (SVPHN) is located in Chermside approximately 10kms north from the Brisbane CBD. Our ICU is one of the largest Private ICUs in Queensland admitting over 1450 patients per annum and managing a significant a cardio-thoracic caseload (over 50%) cardiology endovascular abdominal orthopaedic and renal surgery.

SVPHN is co-located with The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) a renowned as the Cardio-thoracic Centre of Excellence in Australia. SVPHN partners in this complex surgical speciality to undertake 650 private cardiothoracic surgical procedures each year and our department is at the forefront of cutting edge of technology and in advanced interventional and surgical procedures.

Benefits and Wellbeing:

• Retail and Travel Discounts; Blue light card a discounted service for frontline workers (available for over 350 brands inc. Big W The Good Guys Samsung) JB Hi-Fi corporate benefits airport lounge membership discounts

• Financial Wellbeing: Salary packaging options up to $15990 novated leasing plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2650 per annum competitive hourly rates and paid approved overtime

• Health and Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families fitness passport free uniforms & annual flu vaccination ability to purchase annual leave discounted hospital admissions at any St Vincents Private Hospital discounted private health insurance through Bupa or Medibank

• Join Australias largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services

About you:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse

• At least 2 years post graduate Registered Nurse experience

• Advanced clinical practice consistent with the mission of the hospital

• Demonstrated advanced clinical skills knowledge and experience.

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal

• Ability to work autonomously and effectively within a team

• A commitment to continuous quality improvement and the person-centred care model

Mission and Values:

As both a provider of care and as an employer St Vincents aspires to create an environment that is truly inclusive for all people always. St Vincents is constantly striving for inclusivity and to create and cherish a diverse place of care and work.

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 Mission and Values - Reconciliation

Respectfully no agencies please.

Employment is subject to the successful completion of all pre-employment checks. St Vincents 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 and evidence may be required for proof of immunity.

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincents 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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