Grade 2 Registered Nurse (Dialysis Unit)

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Fixed term, part time position currently available for a Grade 2 Registered Nurse

Summary about this job

Nursing - A&E, Critical Care & ICU

Company: St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (Ltd)

Location: Melbourne

Work type: Contract/Temp

Salary: n\a

Phone: +61-7-4606-7831

Fax: +61-8-8300-9823

E-mail: n\a

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Detail information about job Grade 2 Registered Nurse (Dialysis Unit). Terms and conditions vacancy

  • Part time fixed term position available, 32 hours per week
  • Maternity leave cover from 20/7/18 to 20/7/19
  • St Vincent’s Community Dialysis Centre\

About the Company

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is part of St Vincent’s Health Australia and a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service which employs more than 5,000 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care. SVHM is one of Australia's leading Catholic not-for-profit healthcare providers.


About the Department

Dialysis service provides both peritoneal dialysis and haemodialysis. It caters for a wide range of patient needs including satellite and home services, as well as nocturnal haemodialysis. On-site dialysis is provided at St. Vincent’s Fitzroy and St. George’s sites for patients experiencing acute and chronic renal failure. The Dialysis Unit encourages ongoing professional development and promotes a standard of excellent in clinical nursing within a cohesive and flexible team.


About the Role

An opportunity currently exists for a Grade 2 Registered Nurse to join the Dialysis Unit Team on a fixed term part time basis to cover maternity leave. As a Grade 2 Registered Nurse you will be responsible for the delivery of expert nursing care and support the patients undergoing dialysis in both the inpatient and outpatient dialysis facilities whilst gaining exposure to chronic and acute dialysis.


Duties

  • Document, observe and report relevant nursing findings about patients’ status’ and progress
  • Liaise with patients, patient’s family, medical and ancillary staff as required
  • Acts as a role model and provide support to junior staff in all clinical aspects
  • Completion of Handover in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures
  • Actively participate and contribute to all departmental quality improvements



Qualifications, Skills and Experience

  • Degree in Nursing
  • Current Nursing Registration with AHPRA
  • Previous experience in Haemodialysis is essential
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with patients and staff at all levels
  • Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
  • Demonstrated time management with the ability to prioritise activities


Benefits

  • Salary packaging
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Staff Car Park

Application

  • Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application


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