Registered Nurse - Plastic Surgery
Dandenong, VIC, AU, 3175
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About the Role:
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We have an exciting opportunity to join our team in North Ward at Dandenong Hospital as a Registered Nurse in an ongoing part-time position.
As an experienced Registered Nurse with a background in acute hospital settings, your role will be crucial in providing high-quality patient-centered care. Your ability to deliver patient-centred care with compassion and professionalism is essential.
Experience and proficiency in providing care to surgical patients is well regarded. Responsibilities include but not limited to: direct planning and providing patient care, post-operative surgical management, drain tube management, complex wound care, discharge planning and working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
About Us:
North Ward is a 20-bed surgical ward specialising in Plastics Reconstructive Surgery and ENT Surgery. We have a dedicated multidisciplinary team who work closely together to ensure that we achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients and families/carers
About You:
To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:
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Surgical experience in an acute surgical setting. Plastics and ENT experience would benefit but we have a supportive and highly skilled team to help you gain these skills.
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A positives attitude and a willingness to learn and develop skills in this specialised unit
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A passion for providing excellent care, adhering to the Monash Health ICARE standards and advocating for patients.
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A willingness to take on portfolios and contribute to ward quality improvement projects and national standard portfolios.
You are also:
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Dedicated to safe best practice & quality care
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Committed to delivering patient centred care & a patient advocacy
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Enthusiastic, compassionate & able to work collaboratively
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Excited to be accountable for & manage specific portfolios in our relentless pursuit of excellence
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An advocate of Monash Health’s Strategic Guiding Principles
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Ability to work a rotating roster across all shifts.
What you need:
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A relevant Qualification
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Problem solving and critical thinking skills
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Ability to work well within a team and autonomously.
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Availability to work across a 24/7 rotating roster
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Proven clinical experience in an Acute Surgical Ward is highly desirable
In Return:
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Ours is a connected team with strong shared values and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
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We are a highly skilled, collaborative and welcoming team.
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Mentorship and career guidance
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A supportive learning environment, should you wish to undertake postgraduate studies
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Sara Masri on 0499 393 601
Position Description can be found here
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.