AddressPermanent Part Time
Hesse Rural Health (Hesse) is a small rural health service (SRHS) and a key integrated rural health care provider located within the three local government areas of Surf Coast, Colac Otway and Golden Plains. The organisation provides a broad range of services which include Aged Residential including Dementia Specific Care, Sub-Acute Hospital, Urgent Care, Community Health, Health Promotion, District Nursing, Allied Health, Palliative Care, Home Care Packages, Planned Activity Groups and Facilitated Play Groups.
Services operate from sites at Winchelsea, Beeac, Rokewood and Bannockburn. Hesse provides a community based, multi-disciplinary team approach to the identified health needs of the population and aims to promote the wellbeing of the rural community it serves.
Hesse Rural Health’s aged residential service provides high quality care services that are responsive to the needs of the resident and their families. The highest priority is placed on maintaining the health, wellbeing, independence and rights of residents.
The Enrolled Nurse works within a three tiered care staff structure under the direction of the Registered Nurses in charge. The Enrolled Nurse also works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to meet the holistic care needs of allocated patients and residents on a per shift basis.
Hesse Rural Health actively promotes a person centred care philosophy which ensures patients, residents and their careers are actively involved in decision making and planning. The Enrolled Nurse strives at all times to develop positive working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
Key Selection Criteria
- Diploma of Nursing or equivalent.
- Registration with APHRA.
- Experience in the provision of nursing care within a Residential Aged Care setting.
- Commitment to the client centred models of practice.
- Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team environment.
- Effective time management skills.
- Current Victorian Driver’s License.
Refer to https://hesseruralhealth.com.au for more information about us.
Hesse Rural Health is committed to an inclusive culture. We encourage and support applications from people of all levels of experiences and abilities, ages, diverse backgrounds and cultures, including First Nations people and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Appointment will be subject to pre employment checks such as a criminal history check. Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of Covid19 and Influenza immunisation history status.
Applications including a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlining your skills and experience; and a current resume to be submitted using the APPLY Tab above. For further enquiries and a copy of the position description, please email People and Culture at recruitment.hesse.vic.gov.au
Applications close 26th May 2024
