Perioperative Introduction Program; Graduate/Experienced Registered Nurse (svha)

Job Description

Perioperative Introduction Program; Graduate/Experienced Registered Nurse

About the Opportunity:

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba is the largest acute private hospital on the Darling Downs. We are a 197-bed facility with highly experienced and skilled staff that work as a team to deliver the highest standard of healthcare to all our patients. Our services include medical, surgical, maternity, paediatric, emergency, cardiac and rehabilitation. We are supported by comprehensive allied health services and advanced medical and diagnostic services. Pathology, radiology, and pharmacy are also available on site, and our emergency department is open 24 hours, seven days a week.

• Open to new graduates or to experienced RNs looking to diversify your career into a specialty area

• Program delivered July 2025 to June 2026

• 60 hrs per F/N

• Perioperative Introduction Program (PIP) Foundational program study days

• Supported supernumerary plan for skill development

• Online self-directed learning modules submitted weekly

• Competency and clinical skills assessments

• Opportunity to pursue subsidised speciality postgraduate education at the end of the program through our partner university

Things that work for you:

• Competitive hourly rates and paid approved overtime

• Excellent salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum

• Free uniforms and training

• Opportunity to work for the nation's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision

• Free annual flu vaccination

• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families

• Access to Fitness Passport (FP)

Things that work for us:

• Registered with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) as a Registered Nurse

• Flexibility in available work hours

• Committed to creating a positive work culture and providing a ‘can do’ approach to tasks

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• Commitment to quality improvement and excellence in the delivery of healthcare services

• Commitment to continued professional development

Your application must include:

1. Cover letter (please use the headings below)

• About me

• Availability

  • Available for face-to-face interview on-site Wednesday 28th May 2025

  • Available to start the program Monday 7th July 2025

• Interest in Perioperative nursing (previous experience not essential)

  • 200-400 words on why this program specifically interests you and why

• SVHA's values (Integrity, excellence, justice and compassion).

  • 200-400 words about a specific situation in the workplace / on clinical placement where you have displayed excellence.

• Grit (Growth, Resilience, Instinct & Tenacity)

  • 200-400 words about a specific situation in which you have demonstrated grit- please include all elements. 

• Academic load

  • Outline the strategies you will implement to manage shiftwork and the theoretical components of this program

• Shiftwork

  • Ability to live within 20 minutes of the hospital to be able to undertake on-call responsibilities

  • Ability to work a flexible roster with variable shifts and undertake reasonable overtime

2. Accompanying documentation:

• CV

• Current APHRA Registration (no restriction)

• Academic transcript from university (not required if exp. RN)

• Interim & final ANSATs for your last TWO clinical placements (not required if exp. RN)

Respectfully no agencies please

Contact Details:

Paula Deignan-Ekelund | Clinical Nurse Consultant Education |  Paula.Deignan-Ekelund@svha.org.au 

When emailing please include 2025 MY PIP in the subject line.

Closing Date:

23rd May 2025 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au   View Reconciliation Action Plan

VPD:

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Australia has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings.  SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and it is highly recommended that immunisation against VPD be undertaken for this role.

Code of Conduct:

View Code of Conduct

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct:

View Code of Conduct