Registered Nurse

• Registered nurse role within Swinburne University of Technology
• Full time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
• HEW 7 salary + 17% superannuation 

About the Role 
An exciting opportunity has become available at the Swinburne Health Service for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN).

As a Registered Nurse within the Swinburne Health Service, you will work amongst a team of other RNs and ENs providing general practice health care to students, staff, and the community. The range of healthcare provided at the clinic includes (but is not limited to) immunisations, mental health support, sexual health education, and wound management. 

Working within this clinic would suit someone with general practise experience, with a sound knowledge of student health issues, sexual health, and education, and must be an Accredited Immuniser. This role provides an attractive roster, working within clinic times of Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. 

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
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, in particular relating to Health Education, communities and negotiation
• Capability of working independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Proficiency in recording patient care details electronically

Qualifications

• Current APHRA registration as a Registered Nurse Div. 1
• Experience as a Registered Nurse in GP Clinic
• Accredited Nurse Immuniser
• Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health and/or Cervical screening provider 
• Aural Health Certificate 
• Infection Control training

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, and proud of it. 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.  

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page. 

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

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on [email protected] . 

Applications Close: Wednesday 2nd November 2022, 5pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

Equity and Diversity 
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives.  For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact [email protected]

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

For any support please contact [email protected] or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan

Vaccination Requirements 
Orders from Victoria’s Minister for Health require workers in this position to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they are an Excepted Person as defined by the Pandemic (Workplace) Order 2022 (No. 10). All applicants must therefore be able to comply with this requirement.

We are a 2022 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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