Clinical Nurse (RN2) Neurosurgery & Orthopaedic Ward

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Clinical Nurse (RN2) Neurosurgery & Orthopaedic Ward. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Leadership Development Opportunities
• Strong focus on professional and career development
• Friendly and supportive work environment

Leadership Development Opportunities

• Extensive orientation program
• Strong focus on professional and career development
• Friendly and supportive work environment

About The Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced senior nurse wanting to develop and expand on their leadership and clinical education skills within our Neurosurgery / Orthopaedic ward.  

The Clinical Nurse:

• Promotes a culture of clinical excellence that is based on person-centred care to deliver safe, quality care and services
• In collaboration with the Clinical Manager identifies training needs and assists in providing ongoing education to the clinical team.
• Works with the Clinical Manager to ensure compliance with all standards, hospital policies/procedures, Work Health & Safety legislation
• Relieves into the position of Clinical Manager (RN3) as required

Hours

Hours will be negotiated with the successful Registered Nurse. The ideal candidate would work a minimum of 60 hours rostered flexibly across each fortnight. Shift configurations include early, late and night shifts. 

Benefits and Culture:

At St Andrew’s we believe that relationships matter, and our people are the key to our success. Our committed leadership team, and open and inclusive culture, is reflected in our significant levels of staff tenure and high job satisfaction.

We are committed to growing and developing our people, offering Postgraduate studies in a variety of nursing specialties through to formalised scholarships in Leadership and Healthcare Administration.

In-house we offer regular an extensive program of clinical education, hands on workshops  and Manager Toolkit training sessions for new and aspiring leaders. St Andrew’s ensures a supportive learning environment.

In addition to our positive culture, staff at St Andrew’s enjoy superior working conditions and benefits, including:

• generous salary packaging benefits
• regular staff recognition events
• leadership development programs
• an extensive clinical education program, and support for further study
• uniform allowance 
• a strong commitment to flexible working arrangements, including up to 16 weeks paid parental leave, and a range of well-being initiatives.

About You:

Our preferred candidate will be a Registered Nurse with significant experience in neurological or orthopaedic surgical Nursing.

In addition, candidates will need to demonstrate:

• Relevant and recent acute clinical experience
• Strong organisation and prioritization skills
• The ability to lead a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Current registration with AHPRA
• A commitment to delivering best practice patient care.

Relevant Post Graduate qualifications will be highly regarded and attract a qualification allowance.

More Information:

Position Description is available on the St Andrew's website

Contact Clinical Manager Simon Dunbar phone: 8408 2189 email: [email protected]

About The Hospital:

Located on the edge of Adelaide's CBD adjacent to the beautiful south eastern park lands, St Andrew's is the largest independent private Hospital in Australia, with more than 30,000 procedures being performed each year.  

Our patients are admitted electively or via our Emergency Service, and are supported by a Critical Care Unit and Cardiac Unit. 

4th Floor specialises in the care of patients undergoing surgery for neurological and orthopaedic conditions.  

To Apply:

• Please include a cover letter as the first page of your resume, including 2 clinical referees.
• Address applications to Rebecca Wyness, HR Director.
• Click the Apply Nowbutton   

 Applications close Sunday 22nd July 2018 

Selection and shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date

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