Registered Nurses Gen Med Acute

SA Health; Noarlunga Centre; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice benefits

Job summary

SA Health Noarlunga Hospital invites experienced registered nurses to join the General Medicine Acute ward. You will work in a 24-bed unit delivering acute medical care in a multidisciplinary team with modern facilities and ongoing professional development.

Key duties include promoting health, supporting students and staff, coordinating care, and assessing deteriorating patients under supervision. Applicants must be eligible for AHPRA registration and demonstrate strong communication and

Qualifications

• Effective communication, including problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Registered nurse with AHPRA registration or eligibility for registration.
• Ability to prioritise workload and recognise changes in clinical condition.
• Experience in acute care setting and willingness to learn and expand skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide health promotion and education to patients, carers or groups.
• Support nursing/midwifery practice and learning experiences for students and orientation for new staff.
• Contribute to procedures for managing challenging behaviours.
• Review decisions and assessments by junior staff and students.
• Under supervision coordinate activities of students and assistants in nursing.

Skills

Effective communication, problem‑solv​

Education

Registered nurse with AHPRA eligibility

Job description

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Noarlunga Health Precinct – Gen Med Acute.
• Salary $74,831 - $102,103 p.a. (Pro Rata) RN/M1
• Multiple Positions Available

Our Team Wants You! - Transform Lives at Noarlunga Hospital Join our compassionate nursing team in a brand-new ward at Noarlunga Hospital and deliver exceptional acute medical care that transforms patient outcomes every day. Experience the rewards of working in a fast-paced environment, with cutting-edge technology, supportive colleagues, and comprehensive professional development opportunities in our new, modern General Medicine unit.

About the role:

Noarlunga Acute General Medical ward is a purpose-built unit at the Noarlunga Hospital. With 24 beds dedicated to General Medicine to provide higher acuity and when needed end of life care for our local community, we practice a multidisciplinary model of care with skilled staff. This specialised unit is not limited by the boundaries of medical subspecialties.

Duties for the role will include:

• Provide health promotion and education, to patients/clients or groups and carers to improve the health outcomes of individuals,
• Support nursing/midwifery practice and learning experiences for students undertaking clinical placements, orientation for new staff and preceptorship of graduates,
• Contribute to procedures for effectively dealing with people exhibiting challenging behaviours,
• Review decisions, assessments and recommendations from less experienced Registered Nurses/ Midwives and Enrolled Nurses and students,
• Under the guidance of a registered nurse coordinates and guides activities of student enrolled nurses and assistants in nursing

About you:

• Effective communication skills including, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills,
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate,
• Ability to prioritise workload, recognise and report changes in clinical condition,
• Ability to be, creative, innovative, and flexible when approaching issues within a healthcare setting,
• Experience in working in an acute care setting and a willingness to learn and expand current skills,
• Experience in managing deteriorating patients

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Attachments:

• EN GMIU - Role Description
• RN GMIU - Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

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