Port Phillip Prison, Truganina location
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Casual employment of Medically Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
About the Role
The Medication Endorsed Enrolled Nurse will administer medications to patients in the accommodation units, whilst providing safe and effective assessment, treatment, administration of medication and management of patients.
You will also be responsible for:
Medication management and monitoring (according to scope of practice)
Escalation of deteriorating health status and/or care need.
Accurate, comprehensive and timely clinical documentation
Administration of Medications from a lockable trolley in the primary care facilities and other Clinical Service that may be required from time to time.
Classifications for the EN position will range from IB68 - IB72 ($66,856 - $71,141 per annum) + 25% Casual loading.
Your Contribution
Current AHPRA registration
Medication endorsed
Preferred correctional health experience
Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain
What we Offer
A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
Free car parking
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
SVCHS at Port Phillip Prison.
St Vincent's Correctional Health Services (SVCHS) provides primary health, primary mental health and subacute health care services to Port Phillip Prison. The prison is a privately-operated maximum-security prison that caters for 937 males. SVCHS operates a large outpatient health service (St Thomas’s) and provides on-site subacute healthcare for up to 40 inpatients admitted to the St John’s unit.
Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
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.
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 indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan