Perioperative Introduction Program; Graduate/Experienced Registered Nurse  

• 60hrs/fn (0.8FTE) permanent position  

About the opportunity: 

• Open to new graduates or to experienced RNs looking to diversify your career into a specialty area 

• Program delivered February to December 2025 

• Perioperative Introduction Program (PIP) Foundational program study days 

• Supported supernumerary plan for skill development  

• Online self-directed learning modules submitted weekly  

• Competency and clinical skills assessments 

• Opportunity to pursue subsidised speciality postgraduate education at the end of the program through our partner university  

Information Session for Graduate & Introduction Programs at SVPHT: 

• 10 September 2024 1530-1630 

• ACU Room within the Clinical School, L2 (Entrance 4) 

• Please RSVP if you wish to attend: [email protected]   

Things that work for you: 

• Competitive hourly rates and paid approved overtime 

• Excellent salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum 

• Free uniforms and training 

• Opportunity to work for the nation's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision 

• Free annual flu vaccination 

• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families 

• Access to Fitness Passport (FP) 

Things that work for us: 

• Registered with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) as a Registered Nurse 

• Flexibility in available work hours 

• Committed to creating a positive work culture and providing a ‘can do’ approach to tasks 

• Commitment to quality improvement and excellence in the delivery of healthcare services 

• Commitment to continued professional development 

About St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba:

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba is the largest acute private hospital on the Darling Downs. We are a 197-bed facility with highly experienced and skilled staff that work as a team to deliver the highest standard of healthcare to all our patients. Our services include medical, surgical, maternity, paediatric, emergency, cardiac and rehabilitation. We are supported by comprehensive allied health services and advanced medical and diagnostic services. Pathology, radiology, and pharmacy are also available on site, and our emergency department is open 24 hours, seven days a week.  

Your application must include:  

1. Cover letter  

• About you 

Availability

• Available for face-to-face interview on-site Friday 4th October 2024  

• Available to start the program Monday 3rd February 2025  

Interest in Perioperative nursing (previous experience not essential)

• 200-400 words on why this program specifically interests you and why 

SVHA's values (Integrity, excellence, justice and compassion) 

• 200-400 words about a specific situation in the workplace / on clinical placement where you have displayed excellence 

• Grit (Growth, Resilience, Instinct & Tenacity) 

• 200-400 words about a specific situation in which you have demonstrated grit- please include all elements.   

Academic load 

• Outline the strategies you will implement to manage shiftwork and the theoretical components of this program 

Shiftwork 

• Ability to live within 20 minutes of the hospital to be able to undertake on-call responsibilities 

• Ability to work a flexible roster with variable shifts and undertake reasonable overtime 

2. Accompanying documentation: 

• Current APHRA Registration (no restriction)  

• Academic transcript from university (not required if exp. RN) 

• Interim & final ANSATs for your last TWO clinical placements (not required if exp. RN) 

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

SVPHT 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 and how it is applied at SVPHT. Employment with St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba is subject to you providing evidence of vaccinations and/or immunity to all vaccine-preventable diseases.  Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy and directive. You will be required to ensure that you remain compliant with mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

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

Paula Deignan-Ekelund | Clinical Nurse Consultant Education |  [email protected]  

Closing Date: 

29th September 2024 11:59pm 

***Please note that the job posting will come down from career sites at 11:59 pm the day before the job posting end date***