Grade 2 Registered Nurse - Orthopaedics 9 West

Job Description:

• Part-time contract until 30/6/2025, 0.8 EFT
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Friendly and supportive team

About the Department
The St Vincent’s Musculoskeletal Sciences Centre (9 West) is a 20 bed unit, specialising in musculoskeletal tumour treatment in collaboration with the Peter McCallum Cancer Institute, orthopaedic trauma and  endocrine.
 
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated Grade 2 Registered Nurses with experience in orthopaedic nursing to become part of our dynamic team on a part-time fixed-term basis.

The Grade 2 Registered Nurse, under the guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager or Associate Nurse Unit Manager, will be responsible for the delivery of expert clinical care in his/her specific area. The Grade 2 Registered Nurse will be responsible for ensuring his/her own professional development in order to maintain clinical skills and knowledge.

Classifications for this position will range from YP3 - YP9 ($69,253.60 - $92,601.60 pro rata per annum)

Duties

• Care of acute post-operative orthopaedic patients
• Manage the physical and emotional well-being of the patient
• Effective admission and discharge processes in accordance with the hospital and unit guidelines
• Assist with medical and diagnostic procedures carried out in the unit 
• Liaise with the patient, the patient's family, medical and multidisciplinary staff

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years ACUTE nursing experience
• Current or previous experience in orthopaedic  nursing
• Demonstrate “best practice” clinical skills
• Ability to facilitate team outcomes in a multidisciplinary environment
• Commitment to ongoing education and professional development
• Motivated, professional with exceptional communication and time management skills

Benefits

• Salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff Health Centre
• Staff Car Park

Application

• Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate conducted by The Victoria Police.

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

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

Laura Guest, Nurse Unit Manager, 9231 4703

Alternate Contact:

Marina Cleland, Nurse Unit Manager, 9231 4703

Closing Date:

13 October 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 indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

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