Employment Type : Temporary Part Time Position Classification : Registered Nurse Remuneration : $35.33 - $49.60 per hour plus superannuation Hours Per Week : Up to 24 Requisition ID : REQ496714 An exciting opportunity to join South Eastern Sydney Local Health District The Sutherland Hospital is now recruiting Registered Nurse - Cardiac Rehabilitation - The Sutherland Hospital The vision for nursing and midwifery at The Sutherland Hospital is to: Build a united team that provides compassionate care to our community through transformational, supportive and holistic nursing and midwifery. Now is an exciting time to join The Sutherland Hospital, with our $81.5 million expansion nearing completion. The Sutherland Hospital is a 375-bed, major metropolitan hospital and an associated teaching hospital of the University of NSW . Your new role: The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’ . SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it The Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) service at Sutherland Hospital provides a recovery program for cardiac patients recently discharged from hospital following a Myocardial Infarction, revascularisation, or heart surgery etc. The CR staff liaise closely with cardiology staff across Yarrabee, the Coronary Care Unit and the Sutherland Heart Clinic for patient referrals and ongoing staff education. The CR team consists of a Clinical Nurse Consultant, a Clinical Nurse Specialist, an Exercise Physiologist, and an Administration 0fficer. This close team strives to maximise each patient’s recovery with support, education, and exercise. The program offers patients individualised assessments and exercise prescription as well as group education and ongoing support intervention via virtual telehealth service or in person gym classes. Both telehealth and face to face are offered after consultation and in regard to their goals and requirements. The weekly supervised gym program provides a safe environment to help our patients with confidence to be able to exercise independently and awareness of heart health. What you'll be doing The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives' . SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality nursing care to patients/clients of The Sutherland Hospital consistent with SESLHD and The Sutherland Hospital policies, procedures and standards. Our Hospital and Community: Established in 1958, The Sutherland Hospital campus offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and community services to around 226,000 residents of the Sutherland Shire, colloquially known as ‘The Shire’. Part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) and located in Caringbah, the hospital campus is close to some of Sydney’s great beaches, restaurants, bars and cafes at Cronulla and is close to the beautiful Royal National Park. At Miranda, just a short walk away from the hospital, there is a Westfield Shopping Centre and cinema complex. The Benefits: Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rate for part-time employees) Salary packaging options - Up to $9k for living expenses 2.6k meal and entertainment Novated Leasing Fitness Passport Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members Discounted Private Health Insurance Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. All Category A workers and new recruits are required to receive one dose of the seasonal influenza vaccine annually to be considered compliant. Category A workers and new recruits who are non-compliant with seasonal influenza vaccination or have a medical contraindication to influenza vaccinations must comply with all other infection control risk reduction strategies as directed while working in a Category A position. SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can provide support. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email to: SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforcehealth.nsw.gov.au Selection Criteria: Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia. Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others. Demonstrated ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery and to guide others in providing service excellence. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations. Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems. Detailed knowledge and understanding of risk management, safety and quality principles and the role of the Registered Nurse in applying these principles. Demonstrated recent post registration experience in Cardiac Rehabilitation and/or Cardiology within an acute care setting, including experience in providing Cardiology nursing assessment, education and intervention. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Alison Parker on Alison.Parker1health.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 7 July 2024