ANUM - Andrews House

Gerontology Nursing

Andrews House – Trafalgar

Fixed Term Part Time – 56 hours per fortnight

May 2024 to February 2025 (leave backfill)

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Opportunities currently exist for enthusiastic, experienced Registered Nurses with a passion for Gerontology Nursing to utilise their leadership skills in our innovative and committed team at our Aged Care facility in Trafalgar. Our Team has a focus in providing comprehensive Nursing care in an environment that supports and respects our consumer’s right for individual dignity and choice.

As an ANUM you will demonstrate competence in the provision of quality nursing care to residents and assume responsibility for the nursing plan of care, have the authority to make and is held accountable for patient care, management decisions specific to assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the plan. 

Our team works together in a friendly professional environment that is consumer focused and community minded. We offer comprehensive orientation to the department and organisation, in house salary packaging and onsite car parking. We have a learning culture, supported by an Educator on staff and dedicated non-clinical time for learning (smart-time) that encourages ongoing education and offer generous study leave, support and assistance from our Educators. 

Our preferred candidate will have:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Commitment to oversee the processes required for a quality service with a patient centred focus.
• A commitment to a team approach to care delivery.
• Commitment to the provision of excellence in customer service

• Has a genuine empathy and respect for older people
• Has a sound knowledge and understanding of aged and dementia care

IMPORTANT: We value the health and safety of our healthcare team. As such, all front-line healthcare workers are required to have three doses of COVID vaccination (unless a valid exemption applies). Proof of vaccination (or exemption) will be necessary before your start date.

Are you ready to embark on this thrilling nursing journey with us? Join our passionate team at Andrews House and make a real impact in the field of healthcare! Your adventure begins here.

About our organisation

Andrews House is located in Trafalgar, which is just a 40-minute drive from Pakenham, with a stress-free commute along the freeway. What's more, the Baw Baw Shire is one of the fastest-growing Local Government Areas in the country. 

Joining us means becoming part of a team that's more than just colleagues; we're a friendly and welcoming family. At West Gippsland Healthcare Group, we believe in caring for our community because we are the community. Who wouldn't want to be part of such a remarkable journey? So, dust off your CV and prepare to embark on an inspiring career with us here at West Gippsland Health. Your future awaits!

At West Gippsland Healthcare Group, we take pride in our commitment to fostering diversity and equality within our team. We warmly welcome applications from every corner of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTI community, and those with first-hand experience of living with a disability. Your unique perspective and background are valuable to us, and we look forward to your application. At West Gippsland Healthcare Group, we are dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment for all children, including those with disabilities. Your child's safety, well-being, and inclusion are our top priorities.

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a NDIS worker screening Clearance and a current Victorian Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Further details and how to apply

Applications must be submitted via our recruitment portal (wghg.mercury.com.au) and must include a current CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in and suitability for the role. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees.

If you have any further queries, please contact Lucy Lewis, Manager – Andrews House on 03 5637 4***.

Applications close on Wednesday 17th April 2024

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As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.