* Permanent hours available
* Salary packaging available
* 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:
* Current AHPRA registration
* Current 12 month experience in anaesthetic and recovery nursing
* Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate in Perioperative Nursing (peri-anaesthesia stream) is desirable
* Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain
What we Offer
* Employee Assistance Program
* Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
* Fitzroy Location, close to Public Transport
* Staff Car Park
* 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.