PRIMARY DETAIL
- Full-time positions available for experienced Registered Nurses (Acute Care) within Macquarie University Hospital, as part of MQ Health.
- Competitive remuneration in line with the Nursing Enterprise Agreement (Registered Nurse - $68,853 - $96,700 per annum; access to salary packaging via Maxxia to maximise your take home pay.
- Be part of a University-owned, innovative academically integrated healthcare organisation where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged.
THE ROLE
We have a number of exciting Full-time positions for suitably experienced Registered Nurses to work in our Neurosurgery/Neurology Ward at Macquarie University Hospital.
About You:
Reporting to Nursing Unit Manager (Acute Care), the successful candidate will have sound clinical nursing skills, a strong patient focus, and enthusiasm for working in a team. You will be passionate about nursing clinical excellence, innovation and professional development. This role is also suitable for a nurse who has recently completed their graduate year. Your ability to work in a fast-paced environment that values team work and commitment will set you up towards success in this role.
Neurosurgery at Macquarie University Hospital is one of our signature specialties. Boasting one of the largest cohorts of academic neurosurgeons in the country, you will be working alongside experts who are dedicated to not only perfecting their clinical and neurosurgical skills, but also educating future neurosurgical health care professionals.
As well as valuing education, this academic institution undertakes leading breakthrough research in the area of neurology and neurosurgery. With subspecialty interests in vascular neurosurgery, complex spine surgery, tumours, and syringomyelia and Chiari malformation, you will be exposed to the gamut of complex neurosurgery.
Holding regular multidisciplinary meetings where teams discuss cases and consider possible alternatives, our staff are encouraged to participate making informed decision for patients in a collaborative way. Working in Ward 2 will provide Registered Nurse’s a space to utilise and further develop knowledge and skills in a rich and learning environment.
About Us:
Macquarie University Hospital is Australia’s first and only private not-for-profit teaching hospital on a university campus. The hospital sits under the umbrella of, encompassing the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences and other specialised clinical services.
Set in the expansive grounds of Macquarie University, amid one of the fastest growing areas of Sydney and conveniently placed within walking distance to Macquarie University underground train station, this 183-bed hospital combines state-of-the-art facilities with world’s best clinical practice.
At MQ Health, we're passionate about recruiting talented nurses who share our vision for patient-centred care. We offer many opportunities for nurses who want to progress their careers and learn new skills.
We offer fabulous Employee Benefits including:
1. Salary sacrifice options and excellent salary packaging benefits (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing) so you have great potential to maximise your income working for us
2. Post graduate study and ongoing education support through scholarship programs
3. Corporate private healthcare rates
4. Extensive Macquarie University facilities including sporting facilities, gym and pool, and Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate
Key Accountabilities of the role include (not limited to):
5. Provides care in accordance with documented care or treatment plans while prioritizing workload based on patient needs, acuity and optimal time for intervention
6. Ensures that all documentation is accurate and completed in a professional and timely manner and in accordance with MQ Health Policy
7. Participate in the identification, design and implementation of quality improvement activities, including policy review and development, self-initiated and directed by other members of MQ Health
8. Maintains good customer relations in a way that acknowledges dignity, culture, values, beliefs and the rights of individuals and groups
9. Adopts a consultative approach within a multi-disciplinary work environment whilst ensuring the patient’s duty of care is fulfilled
10. Ensures all mandatory education and competencies are completed in a timely manner
11. Demonstrates a willingness to work positively within a team to achieve team goals and the provision of excellence in care/service delivery
12. Participates in and contributes to occupational health and safety activities to ensure a safe work environment for clients, community, staff and visitors
13. Evaluates performance in a planned and systematic way and seeks feedback from customers in relation to the service delivered by the unit.