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• Your chance to live and work on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula!
• Full time or part time hours available
• Flexible rostering
Position Summary
The Enrolled Nurse (EN) is a valued and integral member of the Peninsula Health multidisciplinary team demonstrating flexibility in caring for patients and their families across the organisation. A PEN is an enrolled nurse who works as part of the specialist mental health nursing team, under the supervision of an RPN. Core PEN responsibilities in the provision of patient-centred nursing care include recognition of normal and abnormal in assessment, intervention and evaluation of individual health and functional status provision of support and comfort, assisting with activities of daily living to achieve an optimal level of independence, and providing for emotional needs of individuals with their aim being to ensure physical and psychological wellbeing and recover of clients. The PEN monitors the impact of nursing care and maintains ongoing communication with the registered nurse regarding the health and functional status of individuals.
At all times the EN retains responsibility for his/her actions and remains accountable in providing delegated nursing care. The enrolled nurse must maintain ongoing communication with the registered nursing including reporting changes in health and functional status and individual responses to health care intervention to deliver safe, evidence based person centred care to achieve optimal health outcomes or a dignified death.
Key Responsibilities
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document comprehensive nursing care within the area in accordance with evidence based best practice standards and Peninsula Health Values
• Ensure the safety of the public, patients and staff in relation to the provision of a safe environment from both OH&S and Infection Control Perspectives.
• Complete all mandatory training as per hospital policy and participate in organised training and development activities.
Essential Criteria
• Enrolled Nurse with current NMBA registration.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering high quality outcomes for consumers
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with experience and scope of practice.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Able to use basic computer software applications.
• Prepares written documentation using clear, concise and grammatically correct language.
• Communicates well with and relates to consumers from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds
Benefits
• Salary Packaging means huge tax savings!
• Supportive team environment
• Your chance to live and work on the famously beautiful Mornington Peninsula!
How to apply
To apply, please click on the APPLY NOW button to forward you current resume and covering letter for consideration
Other Information
• Ensuring the health and safety of our patients, visitors and staff is at the heart of everything we do. As part of this commitment, all new members of our team must meet the immunisation requirements of their role prior to commencement.
• Peninsula Health is committed to providing positive employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
• Peninsula Health believes in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce where each person’s uniqueness is valued. Peninsula Health believes that by embracing the diverse life experiences and perspectives of our people, we will provide high-quality health care to all members of our community – regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, religion or sexual orientation.
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