PRIMARY DETAIL
- Casual positions available for Registered Nurses within Macquarie University Hospital, as part of MQ Health
- Competitive remuneration in line with the Nursing Enterprise Agreement $35.54 - $49.92 hourly and access to salary packaging via Maxxia to maximise your take home pay.
-Be part of a University-owned, innovative academically integrated healthcare organisation where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged.
Are you a dynamic, confident, experienced professional looking to join a recognised Centre of Excellence, with fabulous employee benefits?
The position of Registered Nurse, Intensive Care/Coronary Care is situated in a cohesive and committed team on a 20-bed unit that encompasses Adult Neurosurgery, including Cerebrovascular / General Neurosurgery / Spinal Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, ENT, Plastics, Head and Neck Surgery and General Surgery. We also receive acute neurosurgical admissions from hospitals throughout the state as a recognised centre of excellence.
As an experienced practitioner, you will display drive and enthusiasm for the delivery of expert clinical care within ICU/CCU. You will demonstrate a commitment to actively participate in and facilitate ongoing learning and development as well as a commitment to mentoring and the support of an inclusive nurturing work environment.
About Us:
Macquarie University Hospital is Australia’s first and only private not-for-profit teaching hospital on a university campus. The hospital sits under the umbrella of, encompassing the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences and other specialised clinical services.
Set in the expansive grounds of Macquarie University, amid one of the fastest growing areas of Sydney and conveniently placed within walking distance to Macquarie University underground train station, this 183-bed hospital combines state-of-the-art facilities with world’s best clinical practice.
We offer fabulous Employee Benefits including:
1. Salary sacrifice options and excellent salary packaging benefits (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing) so you have great potential to maximise your income working for us
2. Post graduate study and ongoing education support through scholarship programs
3. Corporate private healthcare rates
4. Extensive Macquarie University facilities including sporting facilities, gym and pool, and Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate
Key Accountabilities for Registered Nurse include (but not limited to):
5. Provides care in accordance with documented care or treatment plans while prioritizing workload based on patient needs, acuity and optimal time for intervention
6. Ensures that all documentation is accurate and completed in a professional and timely manner and in accordance with MQ Health Policy
7. Participate in the identification, design and implementation of quality improvement activities, including policy review and development, self-initiated and directed by other members of MQ Health
8. Maintains good customer relations in a way that acknowledges dignity, culture, values, beliefs and the rights of individuals and groups
9. Adopts a consultative approach within a multi-disciplinary work environment whilst ensuring the patient’s duty of care is fulfilled
10. Ensures all mandatory education and competencies are completed in a timely manner
11. Demonstrates a willingness to work positively within a team to achieve team goals and the provision of excellence in care/service delivery
12. Participates in and contributes to occupational health and safety activities to ensure a safe work environment for clients, community, staff and visitors
13. Evaluates performance in a planned and systematic way and seeks feedback from customers in relation to the service delivered by the unit.