Registered Nurse Grade 2 Emergency Department

Job Description:

• Fitzroy location

• Challenging and rewarding work environment

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• Fixed Term part time and full time positions available

About St Vincents Hospital

St Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is part of St Vincents Health Australia and a leading teaching research and tertiary health service which employs more than 6000 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne. 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. SVHM is one of Australias leading Catholic not-for-profit healthcare providers.

About the Department

St Vincents Emergency Department is a challenging dynamic environment with a diverse range of patient presentations. The department includes 2 resuscitation bays behaviour assessment room 16 acute cubicles Fast Track Clinic and a short stay unit.

The Emergency Department consists of 47 treatment spaces including Resuscitation Acute Cubicles Fast Track Short Stay and a Crisis Resource Hub focusing on mental health & drug and alcohol presentations. The Emergency Department is a tertiary referral centre for Neurosurgery StrokeCardiothoracic Plastics & lower limb injuries.

About the Role
An opportunity currently exists for motivated Grade 2 Registered Nurses to join the Emergency Department team on a fixed term basis full time or part time. You will be responsible for the delivery of expert clinical care in the Emergency Department.

Duties
Document observe and report relevant nursing findings
Liaise with the patient the patients family medical and multidisciplinary staff
Manage the physical and emotional well being of the patient
Participate in mentor / preceptorship programs of junior nursing staff
Participate in ongoing education and training

Classifications for this position will range fromYP3 - YP9($69253.60 - $92601.60 pro rata per annum)

Qualifications Skills and Experience
Completed Bachelor in Nursing Degree
Current AHPRA registration
Previous nursing experience in an Emergency Department
Experience as a registered nurse for 2 or more years
Demonstrate best practice clinical nursing skills and knowledge
Demonstrated ability to work efficiently within a team

Benefits
A focus on wellbeing initiatives with regular events and programs
Confidential solutions-focused employee counselling
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
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

All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate conducted by The Victoria Police

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

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.

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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