Full time / Permanent Part-Time 64 hrs fortnight (commence in 2019)
Owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, Australia’s largest and most respected private hospital operator, Southern Highlands Private Hospital is a 72 bed hospital, providing medical and surgical services and rehabilitation and palliative care services. It has 4 Operating Theatres, a Day Surgery Unit, a High Dependency Unit and a Day Oncology Unit. The hospital is located in Bowral, adjacent to the public hospital.
Position Summary:
The Registered Nurse performs duties with the support and guidance of the Department Manager and Floor Manager to ensure a high level of quality patient care is delivered in line with the core values and the strategic direction of both the Hospital and Ramsay Health Care.
Essential Requirements:
- Relevant registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
- Understanding of scope of practice in line with relevant registration
- Recent relevant experience and understanding of issues associated with acute care / perioperative settings
- Effective Communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
- Ability to plan and coordinate patient care
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent understanding of infection control principles
- Knowledge of legislative requirements in relation to nursing practice
- Minimum 1 year anaesthetic experience
- Knowledge of quality / Continous Improvement Process
Desirables:
- 2-3 years anaesthetic experience
- Post Grad Studies (perioperative)
- Advanced Life Support certification
- Cannulation skills
Applications including a copy of your CV together with two available referees who may be contacted should be forwarded to:
Glenn Wallace
Theatre Manager Manager
Southern Highlands Private Hospital
93-95 Bowral Street
BOWRAL NSW 2576
Phone: (02) 4862 9433 or
Email: WallaceGlenn@ramsayhealth.com.au
Closing date: 21st December 2018
It is an offence under the NSW Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998 for a “prohibited person” to apply for this position.