Registered Nurse - Neurosciences

Registered Nurse – Ward 31 South (Multiple Positions)

WORK WITH US: Make A Difference To The Lives Of Others While We Make A Difference To Yours

• Full time permanent, part time permanent and fixed term part time positions available
• Join a supportive and excellence driven team
• Bring your innovation and make an impact on outstanding patient care

ABOUT JESSIE MCPHERSON PRIVATE HOSPITAL 

Jessie McPherson Private Hospital has been caring for Victorians for over 90 years, playing a vital role in providing a range of specialist private hospital care for the southeast suburbs of Melbourne and the wider Victorian community. 

Part of the Monash Health Family 

• Jessie McPherson Private Hospital is located at Monash Medical Centre in Clayton. We are proud to be a charitable organisation operating for the benefit of Monash Health, assisting the health service to further its goals in providing excellent care. 
• Our co-location enables us to offer a boutique private experience whilst having access to all the multi-specialist facilities that a large tertiary hospital can offer. This provides unique career and growth opportunities, whether you work in our clinical or support service teams.
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Monash Heart Private at the Victorian Heart Hospital  
Monash Heart Private is a great example of the opportunities available for career development.  Jessie McPherson Private Hospital, as part of the Monash Health network, is proud to be the private health partner at the Victorian Heart Hospital, Australia’s first dedicated cardiac hospital.  

• The private cardiac service is known as Monash Heart Private (operated by Jessie McPherson Private Hospital). A centre of excellence in cardiovascular care, research, and education, the Victorian Heart Hospital is delivered in partnership with Monash Health, the Victorian Government and Monash University. 
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WHY WORK AT JESSIE MCPHERSON PRIVATE HOSPITAL? 

Jessie McPherson Private Hospital has a highly functioning healthcare workforce, with an enviable high staff retention rate. We believe this is due to the combination of our culture of compassion, opportunities for growth, and our commitment to each other. 

Compassion 

The cultural benefits of working in small, responsive and compassionate teams. We provide outstanding care to our patients, but also to each other. Our ICARE values are at the heart of everything we do. 

Opportunity 

Whilst we care for patients with varied needs, we are known for our ability to care for complex cases, this is due to our safety standards and being equipped to handle any situation. This together with being part of the wider health service means that we can offer unrivalled opportunities to develop your experience and confidence. 

Commitment 

As part of the Monash Health family, Jessie McPherson employees have access to the following benefits: 

• Salary packaging: Jessie McPherson Private Health employees are eligible for salary packaging, and due to our status as a public benevolent institution (PBI), we can offer employees a capping limit of $15,900 each FBT year.  
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Supporting a healthy balanced lifestyle:

• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs to all employees. This includes the Employee Assistance Program for counselling and coaching support as well as mental health training, digital wellbeing and financial wellbeing programs. 
• Access to an on-site fitness centre, Healthwise Fitness, at Monash Medical Centre. Through a pre-tax salary deduction, employees have access to classes, modern equipment and accomplished instructors.  
• Through partnerships with Medibank Private and HCF, Monash Health also offers employees cost-effective corporate private health insurance cover.   

About Ward 31 South - Neurosciences 

Ward 31 South is an acute 26-bed Neurosurgical unit, including 8 High Dependency Unit (HDU) beds. We provide care for patients with a various range of conditions including neurological, post neurosurgical intervention and those requiring complex neurosurgery.

About the Role

We currently have a number of opportunities for suitable skilled registered nurses to join our team. Full time permanent, part time permanent and fixed term part time positions are available; all working across a rotating roster (24 hours /7 days).

Being part of the 31 South team, you will be exposed to complex surgical procedures that will see your nursing knowledge and clinical skills and competence grow incredibly.

• You will be involved with the care of Neurosurgery, Neurology, Vascular and General Medical patients.
• You will have exposure to Neurosurgical presentations including spinal, pituitary and brain surgery patients, intracranial bleeds and exposure to EVDs.
• You will care for patients with varying levels of acuity and patient management from admission through to discharge.

Growth and education for our nursing team is a key focus at Jessie McPherson Private Hospital. We encourage all staff to further their knowledge through the support of Post Graduate studies and career advancement into clinical specialist roles within the unit. We have a dedicated education team on the ward allowing our team easy access to support and resources when they need. We practice a team nursing model of care allowing for mentoring and peer to peer support. 

About You:

You are a Registered Nurse with demonstrated clinical skills including experience working with acute neurosurgical, neurology and vascular patients. You will:

• Utilise your clinical knowledge and skills to deliver a high standard of safe patient centred care, and provide exceptional customer service to all consumers.
• Ensure timely discharge planning and facilitate the consumer’s safe and effective transition from hospital.
• Make sure all clinical concerns are escalated appropriately in a timely manner.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Establish a willingness to participate in quality and safety initiatives.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills and adapting to changing situations readily.

What you need:

• Demonstrated experience within an acute surgical inpatient unit or similar
• Current AHPRA registration
• Relevant working rights/visa
• Current Working with Children Check
• Evidence of a COVID-19 vaccination
• Availability to work across a rotating roster

What we offer:

• Access to in-house learning portals, mentorship and career guidance.
• A supportive learning environment, should you wish to undertake postgraduate studies.
• Support to attend relevant forums and conferences.
• A collaborative, supportive and professional team environment.

How to Apply

Jessie McPherson Private Hospital recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Jessie McPherson Private Hospital we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our five guiding principles.

Position description can be found here 

Applications will only be accepted via the Monash Health online eHub system. Email applications will not be considered.

For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Existing Monash Health Employees should apply using an account registered to a private email address. For any queries regarding employee accounts, contact Recruitment Services by email recruitment@monashhealth.org