Nursing Specialties

POON WARD - Level 6 Oncology / Palliative Care Unit
Poon Ward is a 39 bed medical oncology, palliative care and symptom control facility, and incorporates the Kathleen Hancock Day Care Centre for patients who require a day-stay infusion or chemotherapy. The ward is shaped around the Johannsen Terrace, an indoor atrium with a calming ambience for patients, families and visitors. We work within a multidisciplinary team, including continuing care, social workers, chaplains, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and dietitians. We currently require Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Clinical Nurse Specialists.

Please phone
Bernie Millbank
NUM Poon Ward Level 6
Ph 02 9487 9653
Email: berenice@sah.org.au

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BURNSIDE WARD - Level 7 Medical / Respiratory / Stroke Unit
Level 7 is a busy 33 bed medical ward incorporating a 4-bed acute stroke unit and 8 telemetry beds. Our recently refurbished ward is state of the art, well equipped, and presents an excellent working environment. Our nursing team is an exciting combination of individuals from a variety of cultural backgrounds who have fun and enjoy the challenges that our mix of patients brings. We provide care for a variety of medical conditions, and pride ourselves on the high standards and quality of care that we give to our patients.
People are welcome to come for an informal visit around the unit to discuss employment opportunities. We have a dedicated ward educator, and encourage our staff to develop themselves by offering extensive educational resources. We currently have positions for all levels of nursing staff including CNS.

Please direct any inquiries to
Karen Hazell
NUM Burnside Ward Level 7
Ph 02 9487 9751
Email: karen.hazell@sah.org.au

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BUTLER WARD - Level 8 Cardiothoracic / Cardiovascular Unit
Level 8 is a Cardiothoracic/Vascular step down 33 bed ward. 28 beds have telemetry and there is a 4 bed acute observation area. Patients are supported by a cardiac patient educator and an extensive cardiac rehabilitation program including Phases i, ii and iii. It is staffed by a dedicated, enthusiastic team who have a primary focus on quality patient care and are a unique group of supportive and friendly professionals.

Level 8 boasts contemporary technology including a paging system for communication between patients and staff capable of detecting lethal rhythms via the telemetry system. Staff has the support of an educator, preceptor for new graduates, clinical educator support and 24 hr career medical officer along with a team of highly experienced and respected visiting medical officers. Assistance to attain CNS status and further professional development through attendance at conferences and seminars is also available.

Level 8 is an integral part of the Hospital, which also accepts patients from ICU, Emergency Care and other locations who require ongoing cardiac monitoring and observation thereby offering team members a varied, interesting and challenging role.

Experienced cardiac RN's, EN's or those who want an opportunity to gain cardiac experience are encouraged to apply to:
Linda Thompson-Mangnall
NUM Butler Ward Level 8
Ph 02 9487 9851, 9852, 9853
Email: Linda Thomson Mangnall Phone:02 9487 9835
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RADLEY WARD - Level 9 Neurosurgical / General Surgical Unit
Radley Ward is a 33 Bed acute surgical unit specialising in Neurosurgery. Radley Ward opened in February 2004 as a General Surgical / Orthopaedic ward and will be commencing with neurosurgery in mid-March 2007. We are currently recruiting nurses with neurosurgical experience. Our neurosurgeons will be Dr Owler, Dr Dexter, Dr Kam and Dr Dandie.
Neurosurgery is an exciting and interesting specialty to work with.
We are offering:

• Salary sacrifice, car leasing
• Flexible self-rostering
• Dedicated ongoing education programme
• Commitment to up-skill all staff with neurosurgical skills
• Staff recognition programme
• Commitment towards professional development

Jennifer Pather
Nursing Unit Manager
Radley Ward Level 9
Ph 02 9487 9949 / 02 9487 9953
Email: Jennifer.Pather@sah.org.au

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HUDSON WARD - Level 10 Orthopaedic Unit
The orthopaedic team believes that quality and teamwork are the key things that make this a great place to work. We are a very busy area, which is rapidly expanding, catering for a large range of orthopaedic needs. Our predominantly surgical workload is comprised of both elective surgery and patients transferred from the Emergency Care Department. We are lucky to be able to say we have a great wealth of orthopaedic experience and knowledge with-in our team and we believe in education and supporting those that join us.

Please phone
Jill Beall
NUM Hudson Ward Level 10
Ph 02 9487 9051
Email: jillb@sah.org.au

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GEE WARD - Level 11 Urology / Plastic Unit
Level 11 at the SAH is offering all those Registered Nurses or Enrolled Nurses who are interested in employment on a dynamic ward where we offer opportunities for professional development, have the support of a PPT educator while caring for a variety of Urology, ENT, Plastics and General Surgical Patients. We also offer an onsite child care facility. Please do not hesitate take up the challenge come and join our team.

Please contact:
Brigitte Karle
NUM Gee Ward Level 11
Ph 02 9487 9151
Email: NUM Level 11

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HARRISON WARD - Level 12 General Surgical / Colorectal Unit
Postiions exist on a busy 33 bed Gen/Surgical/Colorectal unit for Full-time, Permanent Part Time, staff. We offer the following:
· Fexible working hours to suit most busy lifestyles
· Salary sacrificing opportunities
· Recently renovated wards
· Separate 4 bed "Observation Unit"
· Opportunities for Clinical Nurse Specialist Roles

If interested please call
Sid Nicholas
NUM Harrison Ward Level 12
Ph 02 9487 9253
Email: sid.nicholas@sah.org.au

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