Registered Nurse - Fort Washington, United States - Healthscope Hospitals

Description

Registered Nurse (Cardiac/Cardiothoracic) Knox Private Hospital
Friendly and supportive team environment
Permanent full-time roles available with career pathway development
Great Location close to Eastlink
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, and a passion for delivering high quality patient care?

Knox Private Hospital is looking to employ Registered Nurses to join their busy Cardiac/Cardiothoracic unit on a permanent, full time and part time basis.

In this fast paced and varied environment you will bring your experience and take pride in your work, have a friendly and positive work attitude and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

About us
Knox Private Hospital

is one of the largest private hospitals in Victoria, caring for over 1.2 million people across Melbournes east and outer east.

We have a 24/7 Emergency Department, covering a full range of medical and surgical specialty areas, including highly complex surgeries.

Backed by the latest technology and expertise, we offer 15 theatres, including a hybrid theatre, diagnostic cardiology, two cardiac cath labs and capabilities for cardiothoracic surgery, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, urology and more.

All supported by a soon to be expanded coronary care unit and intensive care unit.

Our expert care team of surgeons, specialist doctors, dedicated nurses and other professionals will ensure that your experience is the best it can be.

Ex

citing new expansion for Knox Private Hospital

Work is well underway on a major expansion of Knox Private Hospital that will help us continue to meet the growing demand for quality health care across Melbournes east.

The new multi-million-dollar expansion will help Knox Private deliver an expanded and enhanced service offering for our patients and will further cement our reputation as a world-class healthcare facility.

2023/2024 Expansion Project includes:
Three story North Tower with two wards (60 beds) ,

upgrade to Knox Heart Centre (our non-invasive diagnostic cardiology), both recently commissioned, upgrade and increase in ICU and CCU beds, 16 chair renal dialysis unit and Specialist Consulting Suites
Tandarah is a 28 Bed, Cardio Thoracic ward caring for post op CAGS/Valves, Cardiac Angiography and PPMs.

You will also be caring for post op VATS and other forms of thoracic surgery along with cardio thoracic medical conditions.

Supported by an education team, we provide ongoing training and development, including post graduate education and advanced practice courses.

As a Registered Nurse on the cardiothoracic/cardiac ward, your responsibilities will include:

Undertake peri-operative nursing care in accordance with legislation
Deliver evidence based nursing care
Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team
Ensure patient and staff safety
Supervise, direct and guide nursing team members; Enrolled Nurses (ENs) and (AINs) to deliver patient care
Proactively assess the perioperative nursing care provided to ensure the best possible outcome is achieved for the individual / patient
Complete all required documentation in accordance with local and National Policies
Current Registration with AHPRA with a minimum 2 years experience
Experience in an acute hospital setting, ideally in a cardiac ward
Compliance with ACQSHC National standards
Commitment to quality patient care
Works independently and within a team
Exceptional time management and organisational skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Why Healthscope?
We care about your career at Healthscope.

No matter where you go within our community of care, youll be supported by great team leaders, be part of strong, innovative teams who always strive for better and have the opportunity to flourish and grow.

Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families.

We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.
Joining us opens the door to endless opportunities. We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development, specialisation and education, and support our people to grow and flourish.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.


To apply:
Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to

If you are successful, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant nursing experience against the current nursing Enterprise Agreement the "Healthscope Victoria - Nurses and Midwives Enterprise Agreement " (salaries range between $35.33 to $47.25 per hour).

More information
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Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority.

Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment.

Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.

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