St Vincent's Hospital Secondment
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Manager/Contact
Mr Noah Mitchell
P: (02) 8382 3340
No of FYGs
No of Physios (PT) and Assistants (A)
No of Hospital Beds
FYG Clinical Rotations
FYG will do a 6 week secondment in the St Vincent's Intensive Care Unit. The unit will provide experience in managing acutely unwell patients, including intubated and ventilated patients.
Working Hours
Ordinary hours are 8.00 to 4.45pm
Weekend Shifts
Nil
Evening shifts
Nil
Accommodation
Accommodation available, organised through Parkes/Forbes Hospitals.
Travel
15 minute walk from Kings Cross Station
Orientation Process
Orientation provided on the first day of secondment by the Senior Intensive Care Physiotherapist
Education Programs
Weekly department inservices
Inservices in all clinical areas
Weekly Hospital Grand Rounds
Monthly Presentations by the Allied Health Research Unit
Campus presentations
Pre-Requisites e.g. D/L; Interest in clinical areas relevant to facility
An inquisitive mind, thirst for knowledge and boundless enthusiasm!
Social Activities
Friendly staff, Circuit classes.
Support Mechanisms
Mentoring Programme: each FYG will be allocated a Level 1/2 mentor who will provide support/clinical supervision during the year
Level 1/2 Forum: there is a monthly meeting of the Level 1/2 staff members that encompasses discussions of relevant matters as well as educational presentations
Employee Counselling: all staff have access to the EAP counselling, a service that is independent of the hospital
Annual Leave Policy
There is no Annual Leave for First Year Graduates