Critical Care Registered Nurse

Job Description:

Excellent benefits including salary packaging
Fitzroy
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Best practice implementation
Senior leadership opportunity
Friendly and supportive team environment
Friendly and dynamic team
Progress Your Career Today!
Excellent Career Progression
Pro-active & supportive leadership
Work for one of Australias leading hospital groups
Permanent Part Time- or Full-time options available

. Rotating roster of 8 and 12 hr shift patterns

About the Role

• Join our supportive ICU team and practice collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Promote optimal health outcomes through evidence-based nursing practice and participation in continuing education and professional development.

• Contribute to an exciting and positive learning environment by supporting the development of all staff.

Classifications for this position will range from classification range - YP3 YP9

Your Contribution

• Current Nursing Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA

• Postgraduate Degree in Critical Care

• Current National criminal history check or willing to obtain/ Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or willing to obtain (Select which is applicable)

• Demonstrated ability to:Practicewithin a patient centred care framework

• Actively contribute to supporting a high functioning nursing andmultidisciplinary team

• Assistand support change and implement process improvements

• Communicate effectively with patients and staff at all levels

• Utilise written and verbal communication skills in problem solving conflict resolution and negotiation

• Identifyrisk and proactively work to minimise and manage

What we Offer
A focus on wellbeing initiatives with regular events and programs
Confidential solutions-focused employee counselling
A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Salary Packaging Increase your take home pay!
In the heart of Fitzroy CBD at our doorstep close to some of Melbournes best cafes public transport and lots of carparks
Free car parking
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
Culture of continuous improvement


About (Intensive Care Unit)
St Vincents Department of Critical Care Medicine is committed to delivering exceptional care to patients and their families with kindness and compassion. It includes a19 bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU). It is a major tertiary referral centre admitting patients with a broad spectrum of health conditions. The multidisciplinary team of clinicians strive to provide the highest level ofevidence basedcare and bestpossible outcomes.

Working at St Vincents
St Vincents 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.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Please contact Rebecca Reilly (NUM) at if you have any questions.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
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).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

THE ORGANISATION AND OURMISSION

St Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teachingresearchand tertiary health service which employs more than 7500 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne.

Part of Australias largest not-for-profit Catholic health and aged care network St Vincents Health Australia SVHMprovidesa diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services sub-acute care medical diagnostics rehabilitation allied health mental health palliative care correctionalhealthand community residential care.

SVHMs mission is to provide high quality and efficient health services to the people of Victoriain accordance withthe philosophy of St Vincents Health Australia. This mission is based on the values of compassion justiceintegrityand excellence.

KEYPOSITION DETAILS

Job Title:

Critical Care Registered NurseGrade 2

Reports to:

Nurse Unit Manager

Program:

Specialty ServicesIncl. Cancer Services

Department:

Intensive Care Unit

Industrial Agreement:

Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers)Enterprise Agreement 2020 - 2024or its successor

Risk Category:

A

LOCAL WORK ENVIRONMENT

St Vincents Department of Critical Care Medicine is committed to delivering exceptional care to patients and their families with kindness and compassion. It includes a15 bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and a 4 bed High Dependency Unit (HDU). It is a major tertiary referral centre admitting patients with a broad spectrum of health conditions. The multidisciplinary team of clinicians strive to provide the highest level ofevidence-basedcare and bestpossible outcomes.

POSITIONPURPOSE

The Grade 2Critical CareRegistered Nurse under the guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager or Associate Nurse Unit Manager willbe responsible forthe delivery of expert clinical care in his / her specific Grade 2Critical CareRegistered Nurse willbe responsible forensuring his / her own professional developmentin order tomaintainclinical skills and knowledge.

POSITIONDUTIES

• Demonstrate best practice clinical skillsandsound clinical knowledge

• Maintain and further develop theirlevel of clinical competence

• Act as a role model and resource person to nursing staff

• Ensure the Values and the Health Care Philosophy of St Vincents Health Australia and the principles of the assisting infacilitatingstaff development

• Incorporate the Patient Care Model into the delivery of high standard patient care

• Demonstrate active pursuit of professional development relating to the area of specialty

• Assist the Nurse Unit Manager/Nurse Unit Manager as directed in achieving 100% competencies certification annually of nursing staff including completing their own competencies

• Ensure incidentsregardingclinical practice are accurately documented and investigated at the time of the incident and the Nurse UnitManager or delegate is informed

• Accurately document patient carein accordance withhospital guidelines

• Adhere to all aspects of confidentialityin regards topatientsstaffand personnel

• Practice within policy and procedural guidelines.

INCUMBENTOBLIGATIONS

General

• Perform duties of the position to best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHM

• Comply withall SVHM policies procedures by laws and directions

• Treat others with respect and always behave professionally andin accordance withthe SVHM Code of Conduct

• Only access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposesmaintainingthe confidentiality of that information once accessed

• Participate in theannual SVHMperformance review process

• Display adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the business

• Comply withapplicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisions

• Display a willingness to develop self andseekto improve performance

Clinical Quality and Safety

• Attend clinical orientation upon commencement

• Maintain clinical registration and any required indemnity cover

• Always work within approved scope of practice under supervision by more senior clinical staff asappropriate.

• Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work undertaken

• Take all necessary care and precautions when undertaking clinical procedures

• Complete annualclinical competencies

• Maintain skills and knowledge necessary tosafely and skilfully undertake clinical work

• Consult with peers and other experts and refer to other healthcare workers whenappropriateandin a timely manner

• Collaborate and clearly communicate with patients/clients and the healthcare team

• Participate in clinical risk management and continuous quality improvement activities as part of day-to-day work

Person Centred Care

• Ensure consumers receive information inan appropriateand accessible format

• Actively support consumersto makeinformed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care

• Ensure consumers are aware of their rights responsibilities and how to provide feedback

Health and Safety

• Protect the health and safety of self and otherscomplying withall health and safety related policiesproceduresand directions

• Complete required Fire and Emergency Training annually

• Complete required Workplace Culture and Equity Training annually

• Attend general hospital orientation within 3 months of commencement

• As requiredcomply withfit-testing and PPE requirements

• Participate in reporting and analysis of safety and quality data including risks or hazards

• Report any hazards near misses and incidents (regardless of whether an injury occurred or not) intoRiskman

• Identifyand report any variance to expected standard and minimising the risk of adverse outcomes

INCUMBENT CAPABILIITY REQUIREMENTS (Level 2)

The incumbent of this position will be expected topossessthe following core capabilities:

Capability

Demonstrated behaviour

Personal

Personal effectiveness

Takes responsibility foraccuratetimelywork results

Learning Agility

Identifiespersonal development needs and seeks information from a range of sources

Outcomes

Patient/Resident/client centred

Strives to meet and exceed expectationsdemonstratingsound judgement

Innovation and Improvement

Contributes to improvement by reviewing strengths and weaknesses of current processes

Strategy

Driving Results

Manages ownwork loadto deliver results

Organisational Acumen

Understands the interdependencies between units/departments

People

Working with and Managing others

Takes responsibility for ensuring productive efficient teamwork

Collaboration

Works collaboratively within and outside the team

SELECTION CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL REGISTRATION LICENSE OR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Current Nursing Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA

OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Postgraduate Degree inCritical Care

• Demonstrated ability to:

• Practicewithin a patient centred care framework

• Actively contribute to supporting a high functioning nursing andmultidisciplinary team

• Assistand support change and implement process improvements

• Communicate effectively with patients and staff at all levels

• Utilise written and verbal communication skills in problem solving conflict resolution and negotiation

• Identifyrisk and proactively work to minimise and manage

• Demonstrated Commitment to:

• The Values and Health Care Philosophy of St Vincents Health Australia

• Ongoing education and professional development

• Occupational Health and Safety and Quality Improvement Principles

• Best practice clinical nursing skills and knowledge

REQUIRED IMMUNISATIONS

SVHM Employee Health Screening and Immunisation Policy outlines the requirements for staff working in SVHM facilities.

REQUIRED IMMUNISATIONS

SVHM Employee Health Screening and Immunisation Policy outlines the requirements for staff working in SVHM facilities.

Table 1: Vaccine Preventable Diseases for which vaccination and/or assessment isrequiredwithin SVHM

Chicken pox (varicella)

Hepatitis B

Measles

Mumps

Rubella

Whooping cough (pertussis)

Diphtheria

Tetanus

Influenza

Tuberculosis

COVID-19***

NOTE: Vaccination requirements may differ according to individual jurisdictional requirements and policy directives and where there is a conflict the higher directive will apply.

***Following direction from the Victorian Chief Health Officer under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic); Section 200; the COVID-19 Vaccination is mandatory for all employees (regardless of risk category) provided the individual does not have a medical contraindication according to the Australia Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation.

SVHM has grouped individuals according to their risk of transmittingvaccine preventable diseases and their risk of exposure to blood or body substances (Table 2).

Table 2: Health Care Worker Risk Categorisation

Risk Category

Description

Vaccination requirement

Category A

Vaccination isrequiredfor this category of health care worker. Healthcare workers within this category have the potential totransmitVaccine Preventable Diseases to vulnerable patients most at risk of mortality and morbidity from these diseases within SVHM.

This includes employees with direct physical contact with patients/clients deceased persons blood body substances or infectious material or surfaces/equipment that mightcontainthese or contact that would allow acquisition and/or transmission of a specific infectious disease by respiratory means.

This includes laboratory workers.

Required

Category B

Vaccination is recommended for this category of HCW. This includes individuals who do not work with the risk of exposure to blood or body substances their normal work location is not in a clinical area (e.g. chef administrative staff) and only attends the clinical area for short periods of theseindividuals have no greater level of risk than that of the general community.

Recommended

PRE-EXISTING INJURY

Prior to any person being appointed to thispositionit will berequiredthat theydisclosefull details of any pre-existing injuries or disease that might be affected by employment in this position.

Agreement

National Police Check:

I understand that it is a condition of my employment to provide SVHM with a current National Police Certificate PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK and this is at my own cost.

I understand that regardless of the frequency if I am working and or visiting in a designated high risk area of SVHM (as defined in the SVHA Pre-employment/Appointment Safety Checks Policy) I will be subject to periodic Police Checks every three years at my own cost.

NDIS Clearance (if applicable):

Ifyou are working in a designated Risk Assessed Role (as defined by the National Disability Insurance Scheme NDIS) regardless of frequency you will be subject to periodic NDIS Worker Screening Checks every five years at your own cost. Risk Assessed Roles are defined as (a) key personnel as defined in theNational Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013; (b) any role that directly delivers a set of specified supports or services in theNDIS (Practice Standards Worker Screening) Rules2018;(c) any role where normal duties are likely to require more than incidental contact with people with disability. The designation of Risk Assessed Roles are subject to change please refer to NDIS Practice Standards for further information.

Required Immunisations:

Individuals who will be working in Category A positions will only be able tocommenceemployment following assessment of their vaccination status. The decision toproceedwith the commencement of employment will be at the discretion of the ICP in consultation with the Hiring Manager and may in some instances requireadditionalvaccinations to ensure full compliance with the SVHM Employee Health Screening and Immunisation Policy.

I understand that ifadditionalvaccinations arerequiredtocomply withpre-employment prerequisites this will be at my own cost. Where a statejurisdictionoverrides this the facility will bear the cost.

I have readunderstoodand agree tocomply withthe responsibilities and accountabilities of this position description.I agree tocomply withall SVHM requirements policies procedures by laws and directions.

Name:

Signature:

Date:

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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View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct:

View Code of Conduct