Pathways to Practice Program - Registered and Enrolled Nurses

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St Vincent's Health Australia is the largest diversified health care organisation within Australia's not for profit Catholic health care sector

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Nursing - High Acuity

Company: ST VINCENT'S HOSPITAL SYDNEY

Location: Sydney

Work type: Contract/Temp

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Phone: +61-3-9510-9371

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Position Title: Pathways to Practice Program - Registered and Enrolled Nurses

Employment Type: Maximum Term Full Time 12 months
Hours per week: 38
Position Grade: RN/EN - Level 1
Salary:
EN - $ 55,064.04 / RN - $ 61,090.67
Enterprise Agreement Named NSW (non-declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Nurses Agreement 2017
Department Name: Nursing Education and Development Centre


Position Summary:

The Pathways to Practice Program will offer Registered and Enrolled Nurses currently working in other healthcare sectors with the opportunity to return to the acute care setting after an absence, or to enter the acute care setting from their current sub-acute roles.



This exciting initiative is unique to St Vincent’s Health Network and its’ main aim is to allow participants to develop professionally in a supportive environment whilst learning new skills and developing clinical excellence across all domains of contemporary and ethical nursing practice. This program will offer the opportunity to become a valued member of the St Vincent’s Hospital nursing team on a 12 month contract.



The program aims to provide a facilitated transition of RN or EN nurses from sub-acute nursing sector into the acute setting or for those returning to acute care nursing after an absence of 1 to 3 years. The professional practice of nurses in the program will be supported through a range of evidence based education strategies to ensure they meet best practice and to develop confidence plus competency in the acute setting.



It is anticipated this 12 month program will consist of two clinical rotations, across a variety of services within St Vincent’s Hospital, Sacred Heart Health Service and St Joseph’s Hospital in Auburn. Potential applicants will be expected to work full-time, on a 7 day rotating roster and complete a minimum of 12 months to be eligible to apply for permanent employment at St Vincent’s Hospital after the program.



(Please note: Employer sponsorship is not available for this recruitment process. Applicants must be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia for the length of the program. For more information on visas, please see www.immi.gov.au.)



About St Vincent's Health Network Sydney:

St Vincent's Health Network Sydney is made up of three public hospitals, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Sacred Heart Health Service and St Joseph's Hospital at Auburn. We are part of St Vincent's Health Australia, the largest diversified health care organisation within Australia's not for profit Catholic health care sector. As a Catholic health and aged care service provider, our mission is to bring God's love to those in need through the healing ministry of Jesus, with a commitment to those who are poor and vulnerable.



We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, and the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment. Appropriate criminal record and child protection checks are conducted for all successful candidates. Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - Policy Directive Immunisation history complies with NSW Health Policy Directive PD2011_005. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with the policy directive.



Application Instructions:

Entry requirements for Pathway to Nursing Practice Program:

Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents or hold another visa with FT work rights for the duration of the program. Applicants must be registered with no conditions as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) or Enrolled Nurse (Division 2) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and meet one or more of the following criteria:



Applicants must meet one or more of the following entry requirements:

Requirement 1:

A Registered or Enrolled Nurse with the equivalent of a minimum 12 months fulltime Australian Registered or Enrolled nursing experience in the subacute sector e.g. community nursing, aged care, mental health or primary care. 12 months fulltime hours is equivalent to 1982 hours of paid work.

Evidence:

Statements of service from current & former employers as an RN or EN demonstrating 1982 hours or more of relevant service.



Requirement 2:

A Registered or Enrolled Nurse returning to practice in the acute clinical setting after an absence of between 1 - 3 years. Must not be currently employed or have worked in the acute nursing sector in the last 12 months.



Evidence:

Nursing statement of service from previous employer which is no more than 3 years old.



Requirement 3:

An overseas trained Registered Nurse who has;

  • completed an Initial Registration of Overseas Nurses (IRON) program or gained direct recognition for registration by AHPRA.
  • at least 12 months full time acute experience in their country of origin, and less than 12 months nursing experience in Australia. 12 months full time service is equivalent to 1982 hours of paid work.



    Evidence:

    Evidence of IRON course completion (if relevant). Statements of service from previous overseas employers showing a minimum of 12 months full time service and current Australian employer service showing less than 12 months experience in Australia.


    All applicants are required to address the below Selection Criteria as part of their application:

    Selection Criteria:
  • Personal Integrity and demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of the Mary Aikenhead Ministries
  • Current Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) without conditions or notations or an Enrolled Nurse (Division 2) without conditions or notations, with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  • Demonstrated ability to work within the interdisciplinary team
  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
  • Demonstrated computer literacy with email and an electronic patient record system
  • Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to prioritise competing workloads with in a complex environment
  • Evidence of integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking and analysis in their daily practice as a registered or enrolled nurse.



Contact Person Cheryl Hunt

Phone Number (02) 8382 2195

Email



Alternate Contact Person Martin Bryant

Phone number (02) 8382 2195



Application instructions:

Partial or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applicants are requested to apply online answering some pre-screening questions and upload the following documents to their application:

1) A cover letter, including the reasons for applying for the program and how the application meets the entry requirement/s.

2) Responses that address each of the eight selection criteria.

3) A recent Curriculum Vitae that includes a minimum of two professional referees (one of which needs to be a current or most recent line manager).



Please address your application to:

Mrs Cheryl Hunt, Nurse Educator- Nursing Education and Development Centre



To apply online for this position, please select the "Apply Now" button below. This takes you to our online application form.



**Please note the advert closes Monday 20th July 2018 11:59 pm**


An example on how to address the selection criteria is provided in the link below in order to assist you with completing your application.



Applicants that do not address the selection criteria will have their application automatically culled.




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