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Continuing & Complex Care – Residential In Reach
Permanent Part Time – 16 hours per fortnight
Nurses & Midwives Enterprise Agreement – Clinical Nurse Consultant A (ZF4)
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Are you a dedicated and empathetic Registered Nurse with a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of others? Look no further—our Residential In Reach program position might be your next rewarding adventure!
Join a team committed to providing holistic and personalised care within the comfort of a residential setting to reduce presentations to the emergency department.
Collaborate with a diverse and supportive group of healthcare professionals, where your expertise is valued, and your contributions make a difference.
Enjoy continuous learning opportunities and career advancement in a nurturing environment. Embrace a workplace that celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome.
We have 16 hours per fortnight available to be offered on a permanent part basis. RIR works across 7 days per week and you must be willing to work a rotating roster.
Our preferred candidates will have:
- Degree / Masters in Nursing / Gerontology
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- A high level of Clinical and practical clinical knowledge
- Ability to provide a high standard assessments, treatment and intervention to reduce the number of presentations from Residential Aged Care Facilities clients presenting to the Emergency Department.
- Ability to work effectively with other Health Care Professionals across Aged Care, AV, & VVED
- Commitment to providing a customer focused service
- Capacity and willingness to be flexible and adaptable
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and to take initiative
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Computer Skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Word & Excel.
About our organisation
The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a growing regional health service, providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to one of the fastest growing Local Government Areas in the country – Baw Baw Shire. The Hospital cares for approximately 11,600 inpatients, makes nearly 28,000 community visits and sees more than 20,000 emergency presentations each year.
The administrative headquarters is located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul. Warragul is a 30-minute drive from Pakenham along the freeway – against the traffic! WGHG are the largest employer in Warragul with a workforce of over 1400 staff and are committed to building on our organisation’s strengths by welcoming people with our shared values of teamwork, respect, accountability and compassion.
We are well aware our hospital is aging but are excited at the news that our new state of the art hospital and public aged care facility is coming. A 23.6-hectare site at Lardners Track in Drouin East was acquired by West Gippsland Healthcare Group for a future hospital back in 2007. The new hospital is set to feature 233-beds and 33 emergency department treatment spaces as well as aged care and an expanded maternity facility.
We pride ourselves on the quality of care that’s delivered by our incredible staff. You won’t find a friendlier, and welcoming team than the West Gippsland Healthcare Group. We care for our community because we are the community! The boost in capacity means more patients can be treated faster.
West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development
- Access to employee assistance program
- Salary packaging
- Free Parking
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 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. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees.
If you have any further queries, please contact Susan Smith, Continuing & Complex Care Manager on 5624 0575
Applications close on Sunday 17th March 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.
