Registered Nurse - Recovery 1

Posted:
8/4/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
New South Wales, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
On-site

Job Description:

Become part of the most highly regarded, best paid and well supported nursing team.

Voted no.1 Australian hospital by Medibank members 2 years in a row, St. Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney has opportunities available for highly motivated and experienced Anaesthetics Nurses and Recovery nurses (PACU) to join our operating theatre team.

This role ideally will be suitable for someone looking for full-time work. However if you're the right candidate we can chat about part-time or casual positions. You will join a team of highly motivated individuals with access to state of the art equipment, education support and professional development opportunities. The position is a Monday to Friday role, however at times, weekend work is available.  The Anaesthetics Nurse and Recovery Nurse will play a pivotal role in planning and delivering nursing care to patients and work as part of the perioperative team. Participation in the on call roster may be required pending your skills and experience.

You will bring your passion to the role where you will be a valued member of the multi-disciplinary team and will have the opportunity to participate in all learning and development activities and be exposed to the latest surgical and medical approaches, new technologies and integrated methods of patient care. The role is fast paced, with opportunities to work within a variety of surgical specialities, including endoscopy, general surgery, ear, nose and throat, plastics, orthopaedic, neurosurgical and cardiothoracic surgery, among others!

Our benefits:

  • Committed nurse to patient ratios across all ward/units

  • Salary packaging of up to $15,900 per FBT year (pay less tax and increase your take home pay), with increased benefits for full-time employees such as reduction to rent or mortgage payments, vehicle leasing and a meal entertainment card up to $2,600 a year

  • Attractive wellbeing discounts including gym memberships through Fitness Passport, private health insurance and our on-site pharmacy

  • Professional development opportunities and support through sponsored scholarship programs

  • Continuing Education Allowance & Paid Professional Development Leave

  • Generous reward and recognition program

  • Options to purchase additional leave in support of work life balance

  • Convenient location close to cafes, restaurants and public transport

  • Opportunity to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good

Your skills and experience:

As an outstanding Registered Nurse, you are equipped with a minimum two plus years post graduate experience in perioperative nursing.

Your skills will include:

  • AHPRA registration

  • Experience working with Anaesthetics or PACU/ Recovery

  • Strong knowledge of and ability to manage post-operative complications and respond to patient deterioration quickly and efficiently

  • Ability to quickly recognise respiratory compromise and take necessary action

  • Excellent assessment skills

  • Knowledge of pain management methods and medications

  • Knowledge of anaesthetic methods, anaesthetic agents and equipment

  • Excellent computer literacy and experience with electronic patient record system would be an advantage.

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work within the interdisciplinary team.

  • Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing workloads with in a complex environment.

  • Strong commitment to providing excellent clinical care and continued professional development.

  • Demonstrated understanding of the roles and functions of a Anaesthetic Nurse or Recovery Nurse

Remuneration:

St. Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney Nurses' EA. Registered Nurse Year 1 – Year 8: $36.62 - $51.43 based on experience level and relevant qualifications + salary packaging + superannuation, exclusive of shift penalties or allowances.

The Company:

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney is one of Australia’s leading private hospitals, located in Darlinghurst. Our team of expert surgeons, nurses and allied health professionals deliver outstanding care, surgery and rehabilitation across a range of highly specialised surgical and medical services supported by several distinguished research institutes.

Our requirements:

Criminal record and child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria.

SVPHS 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 COVID-19 and flu vaccinations).

Apply now!

If this is the ideal role for you, apply today!

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, and 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].

Any questions?

If you would like to confidentially discuss this opportunity, please contact [email protected]

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Contact Details:

Gail O'Grady via [email protected]

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date:

4 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]

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