Registered Nurse

Your Position at St John of God Bendigo Hospital

We are currently seeking applications from suitably qualified, Registered Nurses to join our highly skilled and multi-disciplinary Ward.

If you are dynamic and flexible nurse, with outstanding communication skills and the ability to provide high–level patient care then we want to hear from you.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of comprehensive patient care and the coordination and supervision of care delivered by junior staff and students.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Mission

• Capacity to understand and willingness to support and promote the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care

• Commitment to organisation’s service ethos through the provision of excellent service

• Caregivers are required to act in accordance with the standards of behaviour outlined in the SJGHC Code of Conduct document.

2.2 Position Responsibilities

Patient Care

• The overseeing of total patient care.

• Being aware of all patient’s needs, conditions, and progress.

• Being in contact with patients throughout the shift.

• Ensuring all patient needs are met.

• Involving patients in their own care and decision making.

• Ensuring nursing care is carried out and documented using nursing history, care plans and / or care pathway.

• Ensuring medical treatment requests are carried out and documented properly, consulting with doctors if unclear.

• Ensuring that nursing activities are planned and carried out in an organised manner.

• Maintain & continue to improve technical skills such as the interpretation of ECG’s, insertion of intravenous cannulae, chest pain management, & other skills relating to Critical Care.

• Ensuring all nursing procedures are carried out in a safe manner.

• Ensuring that the quality of work performed is of a high standard.

• Effectively carrying a comparable workload to other team members.

• Working under minimal supervision and having the ability to make a sound decision.

Education

• Ensuring that patients are given necessary education, regarding their condition.

• Ensuring that new staff are assisted with orientation

• Ensuring that new and junior staff are assisted with ward routines.

• Assisting with the education and support of students.

Staff Development

Demonstrates a commitment to continuing education and professional development by:

• Regular attendance at relevant in-service education and appropriate study days external to hospital.

• Attend all safety/fire demonstrations required throughout the year.

• Participation in appropriate unit quality/research/education in collaboration with the Unit Manager.

• Continue to seek learning opportunities and knowledge with regards to Critical Care nursing.

All other reasonable duties as directed by Manager/Supervisor.

3. Team Work

• Participate as a valued team member promoting and contributing to a supportive team environment.

4. Communication

• Communicate effectively with all customers and patients using the appropriate channels, utilising appropriate formal and informal channels of communication.

5. Quality and Risk

• Participate in, contribute to and implement quality improvement and risk management into all aspects of service

6. Occupational Health and Safety

• Adhere to all applicable St John of God Health Care policies and guidelines.

• Take reasonable care of themselves and others.

• Not to interfere, bypass or misuse any system or equipment provided for health, safety and welfare purposes.

• Take all actions to avoid, eliminate or minimize hazards.

• Seek information on any work they undertake and be aware of the risks and hazards associated with their work.

• Report all incidents / hazards / injuries.

• Assist in completion of incidents / hazards / injuries reports.

• Participate in the documentation of Risk Assessments and Standard Operating Procedures for activities that could pose an OHS risk.

• Raise OHS issues with appropriate caregivers and take part in OHS consultative arrangements.

• Use Personal Protective Equipment as required and directed.

• Attend all mandatory and recommended OHS training as scheduled by Group Services.

• Promote a positive safety culture within their areas by demonstrating a positive commitment to OHS.

7. Environment

• The caregiver, recognising St John of God Health Care commitment to responsible environmental stewardship, will support the organisational Environmental goals in performance of all duties.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

• A willingness and capacity to embrace the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.

• Ability to use his / her initiative, demonstrate reliability and thereby require minimal supervision and guidance.

• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.

• Flexibility with ability to work independently with a team environment.

• Appropriate skills and competencies related to Cardiac Services.

• Self-motivated with the ability to effectively communicate with others.

• A commitment to ongoing professional development.

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.