• Fitzroy location
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Part Time, Fixed Term until 01 May 2021 - 0.6 EFT available

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 6,000 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

The Grade 2 Registered Nurse, under the guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager or Associate Nurse Unit Manager, will be responsible for the delivery of expert clinical care in his/her specific area. The Grade 2 Registered Nurse will be responsible for ensuring his/her own professional development in order to maintain clinical skills and knowledge.
Classifications for this position will range between YP3 - YP11 ($65,275.60 - $87,282 base salary per annum).

Duties

• Provide the full range of nursing services
• Managing the physical and emotional well-being of the patient
• Administration of medication in accordance with hospital procedures, protocols and policies
• Assist with medical and diagnostic procedures carried out in the unit
• Document, observe and report relevant nursing findings within the framework of nursing progress

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Degree in general Nursing which meets the registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• Current Nursing Registration with AHPRA
• Minimum 12 months previous experience in Haemodialysis essential

Benefits

• Salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff Car Park