Position:Centre Manager/Nurse Manager
Classification: Registered Nurse Division One, Nurse Manager Classification
Reports to: Committee of Management (COM)
Hours of Duty: Per Contract Hours (Typically 21 hours per week). Permanent part time - ongoing.
Award & Conditions: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024
Ensay Bush Nursing Centre is seeking services of a Registered Nurse Division One, to undertake the role as Centre (Nurse) Manager 21 hours per week.
Ensay is nestled in the foothills of Victoria's beautiful high country, an hour's drive from premier ski resorts of Mt Hotham, pristine lake networks and stunning 90 mile beach. Recreational activities abound in the area including fishing, surfing, skiing, bike riding, bushwalking, horse riding, wineries, hot springs, craft breweries, and good food.
The Bush Nurse Manager plays a crucial role in our growing and diverse community providing both vital and appropriate health services within the Omeo Region Health Network.
The role of Bush Nurse is predominantly working as a sole practitioner attending to community needs including the response to emergency incidents and the undertaking of management/administrative responsibilities, including but not limited to reporting, human resource management, budgeting and attending meetings.
Essential Criteria:
- Current Registration with AHPRA
- Current drivers License
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
- Minimum 3 years post graduate experience, must include some emergency or acute nursing experience
- Proven clinical and assessment skills
- Must be prepared to undertake and complete the Victorian Remote Area Nurse training delivered by Ambulance Victoria. Successful completion of this training is a mandatory requirement to work at Ensay Bush Nursing Centre.
- Advanced Life Support through a recognised training organisation
Desirable Criteria:
- Nurse Immuniser or prepared to work towards.
- Rural and isolated endorsed practice nurse would be well regarded but not essential
- Management experience
If you are looking for a community to care for based in a dedicated Bush Nursing Centre, Ensay Bush Nursing Centre is interested in hearing from you.
Position descriptions and application requirements can be obtained from either:
Heidi Chard (Nurse Manager) ph. (03) 5150 2*** or 0487 339 ***
Email: ***********@gha.net.au
Or
Wendy Newcomen ph. 0408 522 ***
Email: *************@gmail.com
Applications including a current curriculum vitae and addressing the Key Selection Criteria should be marked “Private and Confidential” and forwarded to;
Ensay Bush Nursing Centre COM
Wendy Newcomen
P.O Box
Ensay, Vic., 3895.
Or via email: *************@gmail.com
Closing date: COB 2nd April 2024