HCA are working in collaboration with a not for profit private hospital Group and seeking Senior Nurses In Perth

With over 127 years’ experience in health care, the hospital  has an excellent reputation as a caring, nurturing and supportive employer. Learning is highly valued and there are many opportunities for professional development.

  
They are a world-class private hospital offering the highest quality medical and surgical care in a warm and welcoming environment. Many of Perth’s leading specialist physicians and surgeons practice at our 578 bed hospital, allowing our patients access to a comprehensive range of services.

About the role 
 
Opportunities currently exist for Senior Registered Nurses  to join our committed and dynamic fast paced surgical / medical nursing team on wards  predominantly specialising in Colorectal, Gynaecology, Bariatrics & Breast, Plastics, Vascular, Hepatics and General surgery. . Amongst this we have on occasion medical, oncology & patients with inflammatory bowel conditions requiring varying treatments. We have a dedicated strong presence of MDT including Stomal therapists, Dieticians, Physiotherapists, Pharmacists, Cancer nurse specialists, Wound Care specialist & Case managers. All of whom are very willing to aid with teaching caregivers & patients alike. We have a part time ward based staff development nurse who is also a valuable resource in assisting new caregivers and support with ward based clinical skills, allowing us to promote team nursing in our area.
Applicants must be available to work a rotating shift roster of day, evening and night shift from Monday to Sunday.

We are seeking a Full Time or Part Time Registered Nurses with experience in  Surgical and Medical Wards skill set of
  

• Colorectal
• Gynaecology
• Bariatrics
• Breast
• Plastics
• Vascular / Cardiac
• Hepatics
• General Surgery

 
Surgical Nurses – Provide nursing care to patients with injuries and illness that require surgical intervention.
  
Medical Nurses – Provide nursing care to patients with conditions, such as infections, metabolic disorders and degenerative conditions, which require medical intervention.
  
  
These positions are  offered on either a full-time or permanent part-time basis as mutually agreed.

Competitive Salary Package paying between $33-$47 per hour depending on increment year and level
AHPRA registration, National Police Clearance and Working with children check all required. 

Tasks Include:

• assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for patients according to accepted nursing practice and standards
• working in consultation with other Health Professionals and members of health teams, and coordinating the care of patients
• providing interventions, treatments and therapies such as medications, and monitoring responses to treatment and care plan
• promoting health and assisting in preventing ill health by participating in health education and other health promotion activities
• answering questions and providing information to patients and families about treatment and care
• supervising and coordinating the work of Enrolled Nurses and other health care workers

The successful candidate will have:

• A willingness and capacity to embrace the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.
• Current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse or Midwife.
• Knowledge of acts, codes and standards relevant to current practice.
• A commitment to personal ongoing education and professional development.
• Clear concise written and verbal communication.
• Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Ability to identify and solve problems, or seek help from appropriate resources.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality patient care and patient satisfaction
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously within the multi-disciplinary health care team.
• Ability to prioritise and multitask to achieve desired results
• Knowledge and experience in the application of continuous quality improvement principles.
• An understanding of and ability to apply occupational health and safety principles to ensure own safety and that of others in the workplace.

The Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary & conditions
• Generous salary packaging options
• Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent, or other everyday living expenses
• Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
• Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses
• Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance
• Green travel allowance
• Professional Development