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Form of workLocated on the beautiful Great South Coast, South West Healthcare offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical and psychiatric services. The organisation serves a catchment in excess of 110,000 and comprises of a total of 282 beds and an extensive range of primary and community services.Warrnambool boasts excellent sporting, education (pre-school to university), social and cultural facilities. The city’s award winning foreshore promenade is a 5.7km path that stretches from the breakwater along the coastline to the Hopkins River mouth.
About the role
South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a suitable qualified and experienced nurse within our Community Health Continence / Urology team. This team is part of the Primary & Community Services Division and provides a key service to support patients across the organisation from the inpatient setting through to clients in living in the community. The service extends across all South West Healthcare campuses in addition to contracted services in health centres in Timboon, and Port Fairy.
The Continence Nurse will provide a holistic assessment and an assessment of patients continence needs, as well as develop and review patient/client care plans based on clinical needs and the clients expressed goals
Position overview
- Part-time (64 hours per week), On-going position
- Warrnambool Campus
- Classification: Community Health Nurse
- Salary Range: $102,278.80 pro rata, plus superannuation
What you bring
The successful applicant will:
- Hold a current AHPRA registration in Nursing or appropriate Allied Health profession.
- Have a minimum of 5 years post graduate experience.
- Require a sound knowledge and experience in treating people who continence issues is vital to this role.
- Have comprehensive computer skills and knowledge with an understanding of TRAK Community.
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
- Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;
- Internal and external professional development opportunities;
- Ongoing clinical supervision;
- A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;
- Excellent terms and conditions of employment;
Who we are
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/
How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 10 March 2024. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024 with the classification Community Health Nurse
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
- Police Record Check
- Employee Working with Children's Check
- Current Immunisation status
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