Registered Nurse

About the Role 
An exciting opportunity has become available within the Swinburne Health Service for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join the team and contribute to the provision of high-quality clinical care for students. 

As the Registered Nurse, you will be a critical member of the clinical team who can practice autonomously and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver evidence- based, patient centred care to a student population. You will be expected to provide high-level clinical support in emergency and clinical care, establish and run nurse-led clinics, have experience in providing sexual health consultations, be involved in the mentoring of student nurse placements, and participate in a variety of presentations and events supporting health education and health promotion programs. 

Working within this team would suit someone who is clinical solutions focused, has a high level of shared accountability, critical thinking and resilience. This role requires flexibility in hours to cover practice working hours - which are 08:00am to 6:00pm.

This position is open only to applicants who have work rights in Australia.

About You  
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: 

• Excellent triage and clinical assessment/treatment skills including emergency first aid/procedures and drug administration.
• Experience in running nurse-led clinics- such as sexual health clinics, immunisation clinics
• Responsible for the lead on a portfolio within the practice- such as infection prevention and control
• Assisting with procedures and wound management- including spirometry, ear micro suctioning and iron infusions
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, that foster therapeutic relationships and promote patient engagement and empowerment.
• Organisational skills, with the ability to work autonomously but also collaboratively within the Swinburne Health Service multi-disciplinary team.
• Understanding of Accreditation Standards and requirements.
• Knowledge and experience using medical software - Best Practice.
• Experience in working with young adults from cultural and linguistic diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Current APHRA registration as a Registered Nurse Div. 1
• Experience as a Registered Nurse in GP Clinic
• Accredited Nurse Immunizer
• Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Cervical screening provider
• Ear Wax Removal Certificate- including microsuction 
• Infection Control training
• Basic First Aid and CPR certificate

About Swinburne University of Technology 
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
• Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply 
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.  

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check and a National Police Check. 

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team.

Applications Close: Wednesday, 16 October 2024 at 5pm. 

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne University of Technology is dedicated to creating a varied, welcoming, and open learning and work environment that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, ensures fair access to opportunities, and actively opposes bullying, discrimination, sexual harm, victimisation, and vilification. We appreciate every individual in our community, regardless of ability/disability, age, cultural and ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and family and relationship status. For further details on our efforts, please explore our Equity and Diversity website.

Disability and Reasonable Adjustments
Swinburne University of Technology actively supports and encourages individuals with disability to apply. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process by ensuring that we cater to the access and participation needs of all candidates. 

For a confidential discussion regarding accessibility requirements, or to provide feedback on how we can continue to improve our recruitment processes to better accommodate adjustments you require, please reach out to the Talent team. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  

For any support please contact the Talent team for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes 
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.  

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant

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