Job Description:
Position Title: Cardiac Procedure Nurse
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Hours per week: 38
Position Grade: Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 2)
Salary: $109,954.46 - $113556.22 per annum
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Nurses Enterprise Agreement 2017
Department Name: Interventional Cardiology Service (Cardiac Catheter Lab)
About us:
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.
Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:
• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
• Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
• Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life balance
About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team leading our approach to the provision of quality care to heart and lung patients. The Procedure Nurse will co-ordinate Right heart catheter and Endomyocardial procedures within the Interventional cardiology Service to support the Heart Transplant Program.
This position provides an opportunity to work alongside the Heart Transplant Consultants and Registrars allowing for growth in specialised knowledge and skills. The position is responsible for overseeing patient surveillance, assisting in the procedures and discussing peri- and post-operative management and training and education for staff.
There is also scope to work in the Cath Lab to increase and diversify your skill set.
Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.
Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2024_015) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.
About you:
We are seeking a skilled and energetic procedure nursewho possess a passion for person centered care. We welcome applications from people who are highly motivated and flexible with appropriate knowledge and skills to work in the Right Heart Catheter and Endomyocardial Biopsy procedure room.
The position offers an environment conducive to team work as well as the opportunity to practice autonomously.
This is a Monday to Friday position.
Application Instructions:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.
Selection Criteria:
1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia
2. Current Nursing Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
3. Minimum 2 years’ experience in Cardiothoracic Transplant/cardiac/pulmonary and or ICU nursing experience
4. Demonstrated Effective written and verbal communication skills
5. Demonstrated leadership ability working in a multidisciplinary health care team
6. Demonstrated evidence of integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking and analysis in their daily practice as a registered nurse
7. Demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to prioritise competing workloads within a complex environment
8. Ability to apply and learn new skills in a timely fashion
Applications close on 26 November 2024
Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:
Contact Details:
A/Nurse Manager, Angela Wong, 8382 3488, angela.wong@svha.org.au
Alternate Contact:
Closing Date:
26 November 2024 11:59pm
Reconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan
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