EMPLOYMENT

Your Position at St John of God Bendigo Hospital You will be responsible and effective team member, assisting in the overall clinical management of the ward and responsible for the provision of comprehensive patient care and supervision of care given by junior staff in accordance with the Nurses and Midwifery Board of Australia Scope of Practice and deputises for and assists the Nursing Unit Manager. This position is available with our Surgical Ward. Our services include colorectal procedures such as endoscopy and colonoscopy, cataract extraction as well as some cardiac and vascular procedures can be completed as day surgery. Other day surgery examples include minor orthopaedic surgery, urological procedures and general surgery such as hernia repair. The successful candidate(s) will have: In the absence of the Nursing Unit Manager, the ANUM assumes responsibilities for the utilisation of personnel and management of unit in collaboration with After Hours Manager. Assists and facilitates the effective communication of the Unit. Assists the Nursing Unit Manager in collection of audits, statistics, staff performance management and productivity analysis data. Monitors staff levels against budget/target levels related to number of bed days, occupancy and patient acuity. Adjusts staffing levels in consultation with the Unit Manager and/or After Hours Manager according to changes in levels. Provides direct total patient care to patients to achieve identified outcomes in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of/and functions in accordance with legislation and common law affecting nursing practice and acknowledges accountability/responsibility for own actionss. You will have a registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife and demonstrate ability to develop and build effective nursing, medical and interdisciplinary relationships and teams. To succeed you will have knowledge and skills of the principles of infection management and commitment to on-going education and self-directed learning. Above all, patients will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values The Benefits: Salary $115908 to $119811 (pro rata for part time) 12% superannuation Fixed-term 15-month part-time contract (maternity leave cover) 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 welcoming & supportive culture Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance Option to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave Dynamic role in multidisciplinary team For enquiries contact Victoria McCarthy , NUM, (03) 5434 3434 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. All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.