Enrolled Nurse - Acute

• Work within a supportive and collaborative team.
• Grow your career within an Acute setting.
• Enjoy 5 weeks paid annual leave.

Enrolled Nurse

Temporary 12-month contract

Permanent part time - 32 hours per week (0.8EFT)

About Us

We are a progressive and innovative health service and currently have an exciting EN opportunity within our Acute Ward. With your skill and experience, you will deliver safe, reliable and responsive patient care. Better yet, it is also a great career move as you join a thriving organisation guided by its mission to provide and improve sustainable health and education services for our communities in partnership with them.

Situated on the heart of the Murray River, Yarrawonga Health provides acute, surgical, community and aged care support for the region. We're only a few hours from Melbourne and you'll be enjoying all the region has to offer - from wineries and snow fields to water and boating activities on the Murray River, you'll never be bored!

Yarrawonga Health’s 21 bed Acute Unit is supported by a range of services provided by multi-disciplinary teams of clinicians including Specialist medical staff, Registrars, Residents, Interns, Enrolled & Registered Nurses, Midwives, Allied Health and Support staff.

Some of the provided services include:

• Urgent Care
• Elective Surgery including Orthopaedics, General Surgery and Medical procedures.
• General Medicine
• Gastroenterology
• Sub-Acute services including Rehabilitation Medicine
• Obstetrics
• Community/District Nursing
• Gerontology

All clinical staff work all shifts across the 24 hour day and at 7 days of the week, inclusive of public holidays.

Classification will be based on qualifications and experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Professional Practice:

• Practice in accordance with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council Competency Standards for the Enrolled Nurse
• Assist with the implementation of care plans under the direction of healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrate commitment to person-centred care and best practice standards
• Provide for the physical and emotional needs of residents, patients, clients by assisting with the activities of daily living and encouraging appropriate self-care;
• Ensure the delivery of a high standard of evidence-based nursing care to consumers
• Demonstrate and maintain competency in the performance of clinical skills

Clinical/Management of Care:

• Provides nursing care of individuals and groups within the Enrolled Nurse scope of practice
• Completes comprehensive and accurate nursing assessments of patients/residents
• Deviations or changes in a patients’ normal condition, including vital observations which may indicate deterioration, are acted upon appropriately and promptly
• A plan of care is developed and documented in consultation with the patient/resident and relevant others and identifies expected outcomes, including a timeframe

Documentation:

• Maintain accurate and current medical records ensuring documentation meets professional and legal standards
• Record observations and report any changes in patient condition to the healthcare team
• Recording any incidents that may occur to all patients/residents
• Maintaining high levels of confidentiality in align with Yarrawonga Health policies and national legislations.

Communication:

• Establish and maintain effective communication with all other health professionals and support staff, consumers, families, the community and external care providers
• Relay important information to the supervising healthcare professional.

Infection Control:

• Adhere to infection control protocols to prevent the spread of infections within the healthcare facility.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment.

Safety:

• Follow safety protocols to ensure the well-being of both patients and staff.
• Identify and report any safety hazards in the healthcare facility

Skills and Abilities:

• Compassion and empathy.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Physical stamina and the ability to perform tasks that may require lifting and manual dexterity.
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow protocols and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Current Nursing Registration with Australian Health Practitioners Agency (AHPRA)

Key Selection Criteria:

• Achievement of competencies of an Enrolled Nurse in accordance with criteria as prescribed by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• Demonstrate well-developed communication and interpersonal skills;
• Possess knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly the National Health Reform, National Standards and Aged Care Standards
• Demonstrated ability to deliver of excellent clinical care standards in accordance with Yarrawonga Health philosophy, policies and procedures.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to work independently of others
• An ability to represent as a patient advocate
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentially

More Information:

For more information regarding the role contact: Lauren Bath, Acting Nurse Unit Manager by email Lauren.Bath@yh.org.au

All employment with Yarrawonga Health is subject to and conditional upon a satisfactory Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Victorian 'Employee' Working with Children's Check.

YH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and follows Equal Employment Opportunity Principles. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

All healthcare workers are required to have mandatory COVID-19 vaccination and evidence of vaccination will be required prior to commencement.

Application Process:

All applications are to be submitted via Yarrawonga Health's website Yarrawonga Health Careers.

Please submit your application including a cover letter, resume, and responses to the key selection criteria found in the position description.

Please refer to the attached position description for full details of the role.

Applications close midnight Sunday 24th March 2024.

*Interviews may be conducted prior to closing date.