Your role at St John of God Murdoch Hospital
You will provide a high standard of patient care, act as a clinical resource and effectively manage resources to deliver quality patient outcomes in areas of specialty.
Our DOSA/DSU Ward is a 48 bed combined DOSA and Day Surgery Unit providing preoperative and postoperative care to surgical patients in a wide range of surgical specialities. These include Minor Orthopaedic, Gastroscopy, ENT, Gynaecology, Plastics and General Surgery.
St John of God Murdoch Hospital now have two part-time, fixed term position available for Clinical Nurses with Perioperative experience to join our multidisciplinary team.
The Position
Supervise nursing practice and take responsibility for standard of nursing care delivered.
Act as a clinical resource, maintain and develop clinical skills relevant to area of practice.
Initiate review and coordinate care of patients with complex health problems.
Serve as a patient advocate, protecting the rights and safety of patients at all times.
Evaluate the quality of nursing practice and participate in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient outcomes.
Ensure the correct use and care of all hospital equipment by self and colleagues.
Actively contribute to the development of clinical policies and procedures in area of specialty.
Ensure documentation meets hospital standards and legal requirements.
Deputise for the Nurse Manager as required.
Prioritise departmental workloads using resources appropriately and cost effectively.
Coordinate the department effectively ensuring continuity of care and takes action on problems encountered.
Participate in the performance management of caregivers in conjunction with the Nurse Manager.
Participate in and takes responsibility for the education of other caregivers by conducting formal and informal teaching sessions.
Assist in developing, implementing and reviewing specific departmental orientation programs with Nurse Manager, act as a preceptor as required.
Organise own work and assist colleagues to complete all care duties by end of shift.
Supervise the practice of Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Patient Care Assistants.
Assist the Nurse Manager with the submission of annual capital budget and business plans relevant to the Department.
Review products and equipment and provide documentation and education on evaluation.
Act as shift coordinator as required and in liaison with the Nurse / After Hours Manager and monitors staffing levels continuously to ensure appropriate numbers of skills staff are available within the agreed productivity targets.
Contribute to planning, problem solving and change management within the Nursing Division throughout the hospital as required.
Monitor and promote adherence by caregivers to hospital Policies, procedures and standards.
You will have demonstrated strong leadership ability, working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment with well-developed skills in communication, conflict resolution, negotiation and problem solving.
To succeed you will hold registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse, relevant post registration with current perioperative experience.
Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.
We can offer
Salary: $100,858 to $107,722, pro rata, plus 11.5% superannuation
A fixed term, part-time position, working 28 hours per week
A fixed term, part-time position, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
Novated leasing
work related expenses
self-education and
additional superannuation
A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Innovative Professional Development opportunities
Travel Green allowance. If you walk, carpool or use public transport you could be eligible for up to $1,500 per year
All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.
For enquiries contact Charlotte Rose, Nurse Manager, on (08) 9438 9000.
Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly. Apply today!
Applications Close: 8th September 2024
St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.