Join our team as an Enrolled Nurse and make a meaningful impact every day while advancing your career in a supportive, dynamic environment! Employment Type : Permanent Full Time
Position Classification : Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration : $31.84 - $34.60 Per Hour + 11.5 % Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week : 38
Requisition ID : REQ512102
Applications Close: Sunday, 29th September 2024 Enrolled Nurse - STRAS Unit Belmont Hospital About the role: The Short Term Residential Accommodation Service (STRAS) unit at Belmont Hospital is there to support non-acute patients transitioning from the hospital environment into residential aged care. The STRAS team consists of doctors, nurses, Diversional Therapist and placement co-ordinators who work together to provide clinical, dementia and/or palliative care to patients, and emotional support to families during what can be a difficult time.
You will be working in a close knit team to provide clinical care until a suitable RACF facility can be located.
Our successful candidate will be well supported by the Nurse Unit Manager as well as our Clinical Care Co-ordinator and Clinical Nurse Educator. Supernumerary days will be provided governed by your level of experience and qualifications.
Where you'll be working: STRAS is a 20-bed ward dedicated to coordinating admissions into residential aged care following an acute hospital episode. Our goal is to provide temporary care while actively involving the family, patient, and/or carer in finding a suitable facility that meets the patient's needs. We strive to balance clinical care management with the unique emotional needs of each patient in a supportive environment.
What our staff have to say: "We have a great team environment" "Belmont has a great community feel. Staff are welcomed by a friendly team and quickly develop a sense of belonging. You are acknowledged with smiles when moving about the hospital and everybody knows your name." "Lifestyle destination - work life balance" "Interesting patient mix – no days are ever the same" About you: Our successful candidates will:
Demonstrate the ability to provide compassionate care for high-risk patients experiencing confusion and delirium. Implement evidence-based practice guidelines to minimise risk when caring for frail and aged patients with complex care needs. Work effectively within their scope of practice to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Benefits: Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees) Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) Superannuation contributions 11% Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing. Fitness Passport Requirements and additional information: Enrolled Nurse (Medication Endorsed where applicable) with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA. An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Janette Eeles on
Information for Applicants: Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit:
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
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