Berkeley Vale Private Hospital

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1 Berkeley Vale Private Hospital Hospital Description Located within the Wyong Shire, Berkeley Vale Private Hospital is the newest private hospital on the Central Coast, being opened in August A member of Ramsay Health Care Limited since July 2001, the hospital is located approximately a one hour drive north from Sydney and south from Newcastle, and is within thirty (30) minutes of both major public hospitals on the Central Coast Gosford and Wyong Public. It is a seventy five (75) bed hospital and it was the first private hospital on the Central Coast to establish a comprehensive rehabilitation program, approved by all the health funds, insurance companies, Workcover and the Department of Veteran Affairs. Although traditionally an older population, a shift continues to occur to a younger patient case mix. The Wyong shire continues to accommodate the largest cohort of Department of Veteran Affairs patients in NSW. Program Commencement Dates Berkeley Vale Private usually offer 2 intakes a year, depending on the TAFE calendar. See website for up to date information. and follow link for Diploma of Nursing What kind of rotations do we offer? Rotations offered at Berkeley Vale Private Medical/Rehabilitation Surgical Theatre/Anaesthetic/Recovery Clinical placement details Prior to your clinical placement you will need to get in touch via or telephone with the coordinator at the hospital. Their details can be found on the last page of this document. They will then advise you of your roster for your clinical placement. A morning shift usually commences at 7am and finishes at 3.30pm, and an afternoon shift usually commences at 1.30pm and finishes at 10pm. However this can

2 vary between wards, therefore it s important to confirm these times with your Coordinator before you start. On your first day Arrival Your first day will commence at 8am in the conference room of the hospital. You should present at the main reception of the hospital and let the receptionist know that you have arrived. The orientation is intended to provide you with background information about the hospital, Ramsay Health Care, essential safety considerations and procedures, and an introduction to the ward area in which you will complete your first placement. Documentation Ensure that you bring all the required documentation as noted below (evidence of elearning, police check and vaccination record) and your clinical record book. Dress Standard Members of the public will see you as a representative of this hospital and you are expected to adhere to the same dress standards as our staff. These include wearing of uniform with closed in shoes, name badge, minimal jewellery (wedding band is the only acceptable ring to be worn and only one pair of sleepers or stud earrings). Long hair (below shoulder length) must be tied back and the wearing of makeup should be kept to a minimum. Food and Beverages Morning and afternoon teas are supplied. There is a kiosk in the hospital which provides soups, sandwiches etc. at a discounted staff rate (includes students). You may prefer to bring your own meals which can be stored in the fridge in the staff room. Parking and Transport Free parking available on site. Public transport is available E-learning, Vaccinations and CRC All students must complete mandatory e-learning prior to their first clinical placement. Your coordinator will contact you prior to your first placement with details on how to complete these modules. You must also have a current vaccination record and a current criminal record clearance. You must present these documents on your first day of clinical placement. Orientation Program Students will be offered orientation at the commencement of each rotation. You will be given tools to assist you with your orientation which will guide you and your preceptor to ensure you have a comprehensive orientation.

3 Clinical areas offered for placements Medical/Rehabilitation - Beds: 34 Speciality: Acute Medical Conditions Rehabilitation Palliative Care Various case mix, busy ward Ward focus is based on excellence in care and meeting patient and carer expectations with a strong emphasis on teamwork Experienced committed staff, some of whom have worked there for several years on the ward. Registered nurses qualified in Palliative Care, Respiratory and Rehabilitation Nursing. Commitment to mentoring New Graduate and other trainee Nurses Excellent working relationships with Visiting Medical Officers Surgical - Beds: 41 Specialty: Ward Clinical Nurse Specialists in Rehabilitation and Respiratory Nursing Regular ward in-service program Dedicated Hospital and Ward Orientation Provision of forums on Rehabilitation to local Community Groups Surgical Orthopaedics General and Colorectal Surgery Gynaecology, Urology, Ear Nose and Throat Surgery Main focus on knee and hip replacements and general surgery Varied case mix with fluctuating occupancy Ward focus is based on excellent care and meeting patient expectations with a strong emphasis on teamwork Hospital annual education program: varies from year to year Experienced, committed staff and some of whom have worked there for several many years Commitment to mentoring New Graduate and other trainee nurses Excellent working relationships with surgeons

4 Dedicated Hospital and Ward Orientation. Opportunities for post graduate studies Day Surgery A wide range of day procedures are undertaken in Berkeley Vale Private Hospital Day Surgery Unit including endoscopy, colonoscopy, orthopaedic, urology, gynaecology, eye surgery, ENT surgery and minor general surgery. Operating Theatres Operating Theatre - 4 Speciality: All surgical (both major and minor) procedures performed in the operating theatre. Specially trained scrub nurses, anaesthetic nurses, recovery nurses and CSSD staff. Strong emphasis on teamwork, excellence in service to patients and surgeons Commitment to training and further education Excellent working relationships with surgeons and anaesthetists Theatre CNS, Recovery CNS Regular in-service programs from suppliers of equipment. Dedicated Hospital and Theatre/Recovery orientation. Opportunities to learn to become a scrub nurse. Post Graduate opportunities in perioperative nursing are available Support Offered There are a variety of support networks available to the Student Enrolled Nurse at our facility. These are in the form of the: NSW Workforce Learning and Development Coordinator Diploma of Nursing Coordinator Nurse Unit Managers Nurse EducatorsClinical Nurse Specialists Preceptors Your Peers (other students) Nursing Administration. Student Enrolled Nurse Meetings are held on a regular basis. These allow students to debrief and discuss experiences with their peers and the Student Enrolled Nurse Coordinator. These meetings provide the opportunity for students to address questions and concerns in a positive and supportive environment, outside the clinical arena. at Berkeley Vale

5 Berkeley Vale Private is committed to the professional development of its staff through the provision of ward based in-service, a hospital wide education program, post-graduate scholarships and study leave. Nursing & midwifery education support offered at Berkeley Vale includes: Student Enrolled Nurse Program Enrolled Nurse Transition Program Graduate Nurse Program Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing Graduate Certificate in Peri operative Nursing Graduate Certificate in Anaesthetic and Recovery Room Nursing Post Graduate Diploma of Midwifery Employee Benefits Following your studies you will be eligible to apply for a graduate EN position with us. The following list highlights a range of benefits of becoming a Ramsay Employee. al support with study leave and financial assistance Recognition of some leave entitlements may be negotiated Employee Privilege Card Employee vouchers Special event lunches and barbecues especially for International Nurses Day and Melbourne Cup Day Flexible rostering with a variety of shift lengths Salary packaging/sacrificing Superannuation fund transfers Morning and afternoon tea (ward areas only) Free Parking Contact details Please contact Teresa Farrell for further information Teresa Farrell Hospital Educator Phone: [email protected] All applications must be made via the Ramsay Jobs website