Registered Nurse - Anaesthetics/PACU

Job Description:

• Fitzroy location
• Full time, fixed term hours available until November 2027
• Friendly and supportive team environment

About the Role

You are a suitably qualified, experienced and highly motivated Anaesthetic/PACU nurse who is seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity to become part of our dynamic team. Under the guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager or Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of expert clinical care in the peri-anaesthetic environment. We are able to provide you with excellent educational opportunities across a broad range of specialities including Cardiothoracic, Vascular, Neurosurgery, ENT, Plastics, General, Urology and Orthopaedics.

• Ability to work efficiently as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrate ‘best practice’ clinical skills within the Perioperative environment
• Act as a clinical role model by providing the highest standard of direct patient care
• Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge in the area of Perioperative Nursing (Perianaesthesia stream)
• Accurately document patient care in accordance with hospital guidelines
• Assists in the achievement of ward / unit key performance indicators.

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

Your Contribution

As a motivated team player, you will bring your exceptional communication and time management skills to this role. Through your highly developed interpersonal skill including problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation you’ll be able to facilitate positive team outcomes in a multidisciplinary environment. 

You will also have:

• A current AHPRA registration
• At least 12 months of current clinical experience in Anaesthetic and PACU nursing
• Postgraduate qualifications in Perioperative Nursing (Peri-anaesthesia stream), such as a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma, are desirable
• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain

What we Offer

• Employee Assistance Program
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment consists of a 4 day work week.
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Career development & advancement encouraged
• Culture of continuous improvement

About St Vincent’s Operating Suite

St Vincent's Operating Suite currently houses 12 theatres, 12 anaesthetic rooms and a Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU). Working alongside the Sterile Processing Centre, Day Procedures, Cath Lab and Endoscopy Centres, the department undertakes over 13,000 procedures per year in a vast range of highly specialised and complex specialities over a 24 hour period, 7 days per week. We offer a supportive multidisciplinary environment with a strong focus on education and ongoing professional development.

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.

Closing Date:

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

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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