Registered Nurse

• Registered Nurse projects role within Swinburne University of Technology
• Full time, 12 month contract position at our Eastern campus’
• HEW 7 salary + 17% superannuation

About the Role
An exciting opportunity has become available within the Swinburne Health Service - VET Heath and Support Services team for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN).

The VET Heath and Support Services team will be a broader team working largely at the Eastern Campuses in collaboration with the Student Success Program team to support students to maintain their mental health and wellbeing during the course of their studies.

The successful applicant will use their registered nursing background to work amongst a team of 3 Counsellors, providing general health care and support to students, staff, and the community. Furthermore, this role will have a focus on project work, working with the different student cohorts at Swinburne University of Technology.
Working with their team, the Registered Nurse will provide preventative healthcare presentations, assist students with healthcare knowledge and liaise with stakeholders across the university community to provide healthcare education.

The Registered Nurse will be required to provide a range of healthcare and support which includes (but is not limited to) immunisations, mental health support, sexual health education, wound management and preventative health activities. 

Working within this team would suit someone with a sound knowledge of student health issues, sexual health, and health education, and must be an Accredited Immuniser. This role provides an attractive roster, working within the times of Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm. 

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
• Experience in Sexual Health
• Experience in delivering/presenting Health Promotion activities
• Experience working in tertiary/VET education or with young adults
• Experience working with people with culturally and linguistically diverse background
• Ability to build relationships across the university

• Qualified Registered Nurse 
• Full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Division 1 Nurse
• Accredited Nurse Immuniser

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. Further information on the Swinburne 2025 Strategic Plan can be found here . 

To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.  

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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: Tuesday 6th February 2024, 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

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes 
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action , Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.  

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
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