Registered Nurse - High Dependency Unit (HDU)

About the role

Reporting directly to the Nurse Unit Manager, the Registered Nurse role assists in the provision of high-quality care and support for our patients within our purpose built surgical/ HDU unit.

As the Registered Nurse your role will include:

• Specialising in the treatment and education of fellow employees, patients and their families with regard to treatment protocols
• Ensuring all direct clinical nursing care is undertaken during your shift with regular, critical communication between you and your fellow colleagues
• Optimising patient care through active participation in all patient care and safety processes
• Demonstrating the ability to conduct nursing practice in a manner that respects the rights of individuals and groups in accordance with all relevant standards, regulations and legislation

Your skills & experience

• Current registration with AHPRA;
• Experience working within HDU/ Surgical with HDU experience being desirable but not essential. Training will be provided for the right candidate;
• Well-developed leadership skills within a team environment;
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills;
• Flexible and available to work all shifts on a rotating roster.

Our Surgical Unit operates Monday – Sunday, we have permanent part-time positions available (64 hours/fortnight – shift work), based at our St Vincent’s Lismore campus.

Our benefits

Beyond our measurable commitment to building a culture of excellence, we offer our people a range of benefits including but not limited to:

• Salary packaging up to $9,010 + $2,650 in entertainment/accommodation benefits each year (100% yours i.e. no split with SVL), increasing your overall take home pay
• Salary increases and holiday leave loading in line with our Enterprise Agreement
• Attractive sign on bonus *Terms and Conditions apply
• Access to free counselling/coaching sessions with AccessEAP
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Access to free Flu vaccinations each year
• Discounted private health insurance through our Corporate Health Plan
• Staff discount on St Vincent’s Lismore hospital admissions
• Subsidised meals
• Free onsite staff parking
• Ongoing formal and informal performance feedback

About us

Established in 1921, St Vincent’s Lismore leads the way in providing high-quality healthcare, aged care and childcare for the people of our community. It is our mission to create a culture of excellence in quality healthcare, reflecting Christian values and principles in the spirit of Jesus Christ. At St Vincent’s Lismore we are united by our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Courage and Kindness.

Our values underpin how we work together, provide care and support for our patients, carer, employees, and community every day.

To apply

This recruitment will close when the right candidate is found.

APPLY now by submitting a resume detailing your experience and a cover letter that outlines why you want to join the St Vincent’s Lismore community.

Please note the following points:

* Sign on bonus - Terms and Conditions apply

* This position requires a National Criminal History Check (NCHC) and a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

* This position requires you to meet the vaccination requirements for a NSW Health Category A position, excluding COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations. For a summary of Category A vaccination requirements, refer to Table 1 on Page 11 of this NSW Health Policy Directive.

* Applicants must have the right to work in Australia (Australian citizen or permanent resident) to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

For more information about St Vincent’s Lismore, go to our website: http://www.svh.org.au 

For more information about this role, contact our HR team at hr@svh.org.au