Clinical Nurse - Perioperative Obstetrics/Gynaecology at St John of God Health Care

City of Melville, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jun, 26

Salary

115682.0

Posted On

10 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Registered Nurse, Scrub Scout, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Patient Care, Clinical Resource, Resource Management, Surgical Technology, Robotics, Clinical Command Centre Coordination, Supervision, Patient Advocacy, Quality Improvement, Policy Development, Leadership, Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Your Role As an experienced Registered Nurse/Scrub Scout with Obstetrics and Gynaecology experience, you will provide a high standard of patient care. You will act as a clinical resource and effectively manage resources to deliver quality patient outcomes in all areas of specialty within our perioperative department. With an excellent reputation, we now have 18 main operating theatres. You will be exposed to the latest in surgical technology, including robotics, and work with some of the highest calibre surgeons in Australia who are usually based onsite in our consulting suites. Our Clinical Command Centre is the hub that oils the theatre machine, with information feeding into and out of a central location to co-ordinate patient flow, equipment and available beds in recovery and on the wards. Our super-organised CCC Team know exactly where patients are up to on their theatre journey at all times. A part-time position working minimum18 hours per week is currently available however all applications will be considered for future positions as they become available over the next six months. The Position Supervise nursing practice and take responsibility for standard of nursing care delivered. Act as a clinical resource, maintain and develop clinical skills relevant to area of practice. Initiate review and coordinate care of patients with complex health problems. Serve as a patient advocate, protecting the rights and safety of patients at all times. Evaluate the quality of nursing practice and participate in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient outcomes. Ensure the correct use and care of all hospital equipment by self and colleagues. Actively contribute to the development of clinical policies and procedures in area of specialty. Ensure documentation meets hospital standards and legal requirements. Deputise for the Nurse Manager as required. Prioritise departmental workloads using resources appropriately and cost effectively. Coordinate the department effectively ensuring continuity of care, and takes action on problems encountered. Participate in the performance management of caregivers in conjunction with the Nurse Manager. Participate in and takes responsibility for the education of other caregivers by conducting formal and informal teaching sessions. Assist in developing, implementing and reviewing specific departmental orientation programs with Nurse Manager, act as a preceptor as required. Organise own work and assist colleagues to complete all care duties by end of shift. Supervise the practice of Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Patient Care Assistants. Assist the Nurse Manager with the submission of annual capital budget and business plans relevant to the Department. Review products and equipment and provide documentation and education on evaluation. Act as shift coordinator as required and in liaison with the Nurse / After Hours Manager and monitors staffing levels continuously to ensure appropriate numbers of skills staff are available within the agreed productivity targets. Contribute to planning, problem solving and change management within the Nursing Division throughout the hospital as required. Monitor and promote adherence by caregivers to hospital Policies, procedures and standards. You will have demonstrated strong leadership ability. Working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment you will hold well-developed skills in communication, conflict resolution, negotiation and problem solving. To succeed you will hold registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and relevant post graduate qualifications. Extensive scrub scout with Obstetrics and Gynaecology experience and competency is essential for the role. Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values. We can offer you Salary: $109,599 to $115,682 (pro rata for part-time) plus 12% superannuation A permanent part-time position, working minimum 18 hours per week Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as: Novated leasing work related expenses self-education and additional superannuation A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs Access to gym membership, fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport for you and your family. Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Innovative Professional Development opportunities Travel Green allowance. If you walk, carpool or use public transport you could be eligible for up to $1,500 per year All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements. Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly. Apply today! For enquiries contact Hannah Harris, Clinical Nurse Unit Manager, on (08) 9428 8610. At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community. At St John of God Health Care we support you to be the best health care professional or support worker you can be. We believe positive culture drives performance, so we are focussed on building collaborative and supportive team environments, providing opportunities for development and promotion, and ensuring our leaders are visible and accessible. As one of the largest Catholic providers of health care services in Australia, St John of God Health Care is a great place to work with a host of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, and a great work life balance. Our caregivers come from diverse backgrounds and belief systems and you don’t need to be Catholic to work with us.

Responsibilities

The role involves supervising nursing practice, acting as a clinical resource, and coordinating care for patients with complex health problems within the perioperative department. Responsibilities also include participating in quality improvement, developing clinical policies, and deputizing for the Nurse Manager as needed.