Job Description:

Join an Organisation where we Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something Greater!

ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE:

There is currently the opportunity for a passionate and enthusiastic experienced Registered Nurse to join our organisation as part of our busy Day Surgery Department. Be part of a great team in an area that offers daily variety at work.

The Day surgery Unit includes many different specialties including Gastroenterology, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Urology, Plastics and Angiography. We are also a DOSA (Day of Admission) centre.

Located in North Sydney there are numerous public transport options available for getting to work including 3 train stations within walking distance.  For staffing wishing to drive, onsite parking is offered to afternoon and night duty staff with on street parking close by.

ABOUT YOU:

Essential Criteria:

• Current AHPRA registration
• A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in acute surgical nursing
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and deliver quality patient care
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development
• To be dedicated to working hard in a close team environment
• To be dedicated to delivering high standards of care

Desirable Qualifications:

• Previous Day Surgery experience
• Previous recovery experience

On offer is a competitive hourly rate and access to the benefits of salary packaging plus

• Employee assistance program to provide access to counselling and support for workplace and personal issues
• Evidence based clinical pathways to facilitate best practice
• Comprehensive orientation program and the support of a Clinical Nurse Educator

Application Instructions:

Applicants are requested to apply online. When completing the application process, you will be asked to attach your CV. Please ensure that your attachments are either in MS Word or PDF file formats and that they have been scanned with virus protection software.

Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.

Employment with the Mater Hospital Sydney is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - Policy Directive. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with the policy directive.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment. As part of SVHA’s commitment to the federal government’s employment parity initiative, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. St Vincent's Private Hospitals Limited trading as Mater Hospital ABN 61 083 645 505

ABOUT MATER HOSPITAL

The Mater Hospital is regarded as one of Sydney’s premier private hospitals, located in North Sydney, with expertise in a range of areas including Maternity, Orthopaedics, Cardiology and Cancer care. Our goal is always to provide excellence in surgery, patient care and rehabilitation.

APPLY NOW!

If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now! Your application must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.

St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected].

REQUIREMENTS:

Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.

Mater Hospital 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. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

SVHA recommends its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE:

If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact:

Karen Caswell

Nurse Unit Manager, Day Surgery.
[email protected]

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

NUM Karen Caswell 0299007570, [email protected]

Alternate Contact:

Acting NUM Rebecca Junghans, 0299007570, [email protected]

Closing Date:

25 September 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.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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