* Full-time and part-time (0.6 FTE or more), 24/7 roster
* Great Location – close to Eastlink
* Discounted private health insurance, retail discounts and Gym Passport
Overview
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, and a passion for delivering high quality patient care?
Due to recent expansion, Knox Private Hospital has opportunities for Registered Nurses to join our busy Miller Cardiac unit on a permanent, full time or part time basis. RNs working in this unit benefit from a focus on CPD which includes ward-based educational in-services.
About Knox Private Hospital
Knox Private Hospital is one of the largest private hospitals in Victoria, caring for over 1.2 million people across Melbourne's east and outer east. We have a 24/7 Emergency Department, covering a full range of medical and surgical specialty areas, including highly complex surgeries. Backed by the latest technology and expertise, we offer 15 theatres, including a hybrid theatre, diagnostic cardiology, two cardiac cath labs and capabilities for cardiothoracic surgery, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, urology and more. All supported by a newly expanded coronary care unit and intensive care unit. Our expert care team of surgeons, specialist doctors, dedicated nurses and other professionals will ensure that your experience is the best it can be.
Responsibilities
* Undertake peri-operative nursing care in accordance with legislation
* Deliver evidence-based nursing care
* Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team
* Ensure patient and staff safety
* Supervise, direct and guide nursing team members; Enrolled Nurses (ENs) and (AINs) to deliver patient care
* Proactively assess the perioperative nursing care provided to ensure the best possible outcome is achieved for the individual / patient
* Complete all required documentation in accordance with local and National Policies
* Look after a variety of cardiac patients (heart failure, chest pain, arrhythmias)
* Look after patients pre and post cath lab (coronary angiograms, PPM)
* Prepare patients for CABGs/Valve surgeries
Qualifications
* Current Registration with AHPRA with a minimum 2 years' experience
* Experience in an acute hospital setting, ideally in a cardiac ward
* Compliance with ACQSHC National standards
* Commitment to quality patient care
* Works independently and within a team
* Exceptional time management and organisational skills
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Salary and benefits
* $35.33 - $47.25 per hour based on years of experience against the Healthscope Victoria - Nurses' and Midwives' Enterprise Agreement
* Employee discount on private health insurance
* Access nutrition advice, money management coaching, legal support and counselling via our Employee Assistance Program
Why Healthscope?
We care about your career at Healthscope. No matter where you go within our community of care, you'll be supported by great team leaders, be part of strong, innovative teams who always strive for better and have the opportunity to flourish and grow. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day. Joining us opens the door to endless opportunities. We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development, specialisation and education, and support our people to grow and flourish.
Come and be the difference in our patient\'s lives.
Application
To apply: Please click on the "Apply" button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to
More information
Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.
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