Job Description:

• Proactive and supportive leadership
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Career development and advancement encouraged
• Permanent and fixed term FTE available

About the Department

10 East Neurosciences is a 24 bed unit comprising of 24 Neurosurgical beds. We care for patients with higher dependency and complex care needs within our supportive multidisciplinary team. We strive to provide high quality patient focused care. The Unit cares for post operative Neurosurgical patients who have undergone brain, spine or epilepsy surgery. Our team is dedicated to developing and growing our staff so that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We encourage staff to pursue post graduate qualifications in Neurosurgery Nursing through the Australian Catholic University. Teamwork is at the core of everything we do.

About the Role

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

• Participate in mentor / preceptorship programs
• Participate in Unit meetings and orientate new staff as directed
• Participate in ongoing education by attend training and study days as required or requested
• Work a rotating roster on night shifts only.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Degree in general nursing which meets the registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• Current Nursing Registration with AHPRA

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***

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 [email protected]

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