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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, The Royal Adelaide Hospital   
• Salary  RN-1   $72,651 - $99,129 p.a. (pro rata)
• Temporary up to 28/3/25 and part-time with various hours                            

About the role

The CALHN Heart & Lung program – Cardiology Service, provides nursing services within current nursing models of care focussing on patient centred acute inpatient services both life-threatening or potentially life-threatening conditions  - emergency and elective; including cardiac diagnostics and interventional and electrophysiology procedures and Cardiac Rehabilitation and Heart Failure and outpatients. The Cardiology nursing service extends to management of the Cardiothoracic Surgery wing and pre operative service

The Registered Nurse enables patient involvement in their treatment plans and is an integral component of the cardiology nursing workforce.

The Registered Nurse level 1 develops from a novice practitioner to a proficient level of professional practice. They consolidate knowledge and skills and develop in capability through continuous professional development and experience. The Registered Nurse accepts accountability for his or her own standards of nursing care and for activities delegated to others.

4Ew2 is a 16 bed Cardiology Intermediate Care Unit with a nurse:patient ratio of 1:3 or 1:4 depending on patient care needs. RN’s are encouraged to have Advanced Life Support Skills.

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

What we offer

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians 
• Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites.

Essential Requirements:

• Current National Police Clearance (NPC)
• Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Diversity and inclusion: At CALHN we support and foster a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Information:

• 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 compliant Immunisation screening. 

Job ref:  878078

Enquiries to:

Marie Haydon

Telephone:   0401 123 858

marie.haydon@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 27 September 2024

Attachments

 878078 RD Registered Nurse - Cardiology - 4EW2.pdf

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