Relieving Hospital Coordinator

**Why St Andrew's?**
We are more than Australia's largest standalone private hospital with a reputation for excellence in patient care. We're a community, a working family. It's where everyone knows each other, leaders are approachable and patients return to work as volunteers. As summarised in our core values: We care for others. We work together. We deliver excellence.

**About this role**

Other key responsibilities include:

- Being a resource person for the provision of high quality and cost-effective patient care, within a safe working environment.
- Utilising the philosophy, objectives, policies and programs of the Nursing Division as a reference to plan, implement, control and evaluate methods and systems which support the effective delivery of patient care within available resources.
- Adhering to, and providing education/guidance to staff on the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHSS)
- Maintaining cooperative relationships with medical, nursing, administrative, allied health professional and ancillary staff.
- Acting as Chief Fire Warden.

**Hours**
This is a casual relief position, working across a 14-day roster. Successful applicants will be expected to cover Annual, Long Service and Personal leave for those currently in the position. An ability to rotate onto night duty would be advantageous.

**Reasons to love this job**
1. Leadership opportunity within a supportive culture
2. City fringe location with onsite secure staff car park
3. Salary sacrifice options to increase your pay

**About you**
- Knowledge of legislation and standards related to Nursing
- Knowledge and involvement in performance management and improvement programs
- Demonstrated ability to plan and conduct patient/staff education
- Current knowledge of WHS legislation and EEO principles and practices
- Current registration with AHPRA
- An interest in mentoring and educating our up and coming senior nurses.

Relevant postgraduate qualifications and current Advanced Life Support Certification will be highly regarded.

**Rewards at St Andrew's**
When our staff come to work, they are surrounded by friendly, supportive leaders, engaged team mates, and great facilities. We know that happy employees provide the best care, so we focus strongly on ensuring the wellbeing and engagement of our staff, including:

- flexible rostering practices, enabling staff to nominate their shift preferences to fit with their personal commitments
- a range of wellbeing programs and opportunities, including an on site gym, personalised support for employees experiencing mental health challenges and fortnightly wellbeing tips
- additional learning and development opportunities including scholarships for fully funded post-graduate studies
- a focus on supporting the health and safety of our workforce through dedicated WHS specialists, programs and locally based staff health and safety representatives in all areas.

**Opportunities to Grow**
As a large, standalone Hospital, we offer opportunities to work across a wide range of specialities, and our Executive Team are located on site, enabling them to interact with staff daily to understand challenges and opportunities. To offer the best, you need to be the best, which is why we provide great opportunities to further your training and development across all roles within the Hospital.

**About our Location**
St Andrew's is located in a picturesque setting, overlooking the Adelaide parklands which fringe the city centre. Close to public transport and convenient for cycling, St Andrew's also provides secure underground parking for employees.

**To Apply**
Click on the 'Apply' button below and submit your CV & Cover Letter or please find the contact details shown below if you have any questions.