Posted:
10/9/2024, 5:16:54 PM
Location(s):
Victoria, Australia ⋅ Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Part Time (0.8 EFT), Fixed term role
Commencing 3rd February 2025
Applications close 27th October 2024.
Ongoing employment guaranteed after successful completion of the program
Join SVHM and be a part of a team that is committed to excellence in healthcare, innovation, and professional development.
About the Pathway to Specialty Practice Program:
At St Vincent’s, we use scholarly activities and innovation in our teaching strategies to prepare nurses for an ever-changing healthcare environment, where new technologies, treatments and areas of practice continue to emerge.
We are seeking Registered Nurses to join our 2025 Pathway to Specialty Practice (PSP) Correctional Health and Cancer Services program. This program is 12-months and offers two 6-month rotations. The Correctional Health and Cancer Services program enables participants to develop skills in managing complex patients from both inpatient correctional health and inpatient hematology and oncology nursing.
Program Highlights:
The PSP program provides clinical experience to help you achieve your career goals
Clinical Experience: Gain hands-on experience in various clinical settings with the support of expert nurses and a dedicated nursing leadership team.
Mentorship: Receive guidance and mentorship from highly skilled nursing educators.
Career Development: Achieve your career goals with support for articulation to postgraduate studies.
Specialty Rotations: The PSP program spans twelve months, offering two six-month rotations in the specialty area.
Learning Platform: An accessible e-learning platform, study days, and objective-based assessments covering essential elements of specialty nursing.
About You:
Good Foundation in Acute Nursing: You are seeking to develop specialty area practice.
Commitment to Growth: You demonstrate a commitment to ongoing educational and professional development.
Compliance and Health Requirements: You have a current National criminal history check or are willing to obtain one. You are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or can undergo vaccination prior to commencement.
Patient-Centered Care: You provide safe, high-quality care centered on the patient.
Safety Advocate: You initiate and advocate for the safety of yourself and your patients.
Professional Development: You are committed to ongoing professional development, participating in training and study days as required by the Pathway to Specialty Practice program.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Current Nursing Registration: You hold a current Nursing Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA without conditions.
Educational Background: You have a degree in General Nursing that meets the registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Professional Experience: You have successfully completed a Graduate Nurse Program OR have a minimum of 12 months of acute care nursing experience. Recent clinical experience in an acute care setting is highly desirable.
Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a premier teaching, research, and tertiary health service provider. SVHM delivers a wide array of adult clinical services and operates under the core values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity, and Excellence.
What We Offer:
Guaranteed Employment: Ongoing employment is assured following the successful completion of this program.
University Partnership: The opportunity to apply for advanced standing, with selected university partners. Salary Packaging: Maximise your take-home pay with our salary packaging options.
Employee Benefits: Enjoy a range of benefits, including the Employee Assistance Program, Fitness Passport, and exclusive discounts and promotions through our Foundation.
Convenient Location: Located in the CBD Fitzroy, close to public transport and car parking.
Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement and continuous professional growth.
Culture of Improvement: Be part of a culture dedicated to continuous improvement.
To Apply, Please Include:
Cover Letter: Addressed to Ms. Nadia Gaetano, Specialist Practice Education Coordinator
Outline the benefits of the PSP program to your career progression, and how your clinical practice aligns with SVHM's mission and values.
Curriculum Vitae
Professional References: Contact details of two professional referees, that include direct line managers
Passport- sized photo
Application Timeline:
Closing Date: Sunday, 27th October 2024
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission, and diversity reflects the community we serve.
To find more information about the program and review the associated Position Description, click here.
For more information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment opportunities at SVHM, please visit our website.
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
Website: https://svhs.org.au/
Headquarter Location: Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
Employee Count: 1001-5000
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Association ⋅ Education ⋅ Health Care