AddressPOSITION VACANT
HOSPITAL IN THE HOME REGISTERED NURSE
Ongoing Part-Time – 56-76 hours per fortnight
Available from 5th August 2024
An exciting and rewarding opportunity is available for a suitably qualified Registered Nurse to joIN THE Hospital IN THE Home team at Portland District Health.
The primary role is to provide high quality nursing services including assessment of the broader care needs to a culturally diverse community. The HITH nurse is responsible for improving the health status and independence of the patient and supporting their carer/s IN THEir role, working as part of a team to balance workload and new patient referrals on a daily basis.
About you:
- Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) via AHPRA
- Preferred skills in PICCs & Port care, IV Cannulation, VACC dressings or a willingness to undergo further training
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a diverse team
- Demonstrated initiative and self-direction, and the ability to work autonomously
- Strong commitment to high quality care
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel & Powerpoint), Adobe Acrobat and social media platforms
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to handle confidential matters with discretion
- Proven ability to liaise with a broad range of staff and stakeholders
- Current employee police check & employee Vic WWCC
- Current evidence of immunisation history and serology results
Please click here to view Position Description.
About us:
Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community. The hospital was established in 1856 on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include:
- Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and Pathology
- A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatment
- Residential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside Lodge
- An extensive range of primary and community services for the local community
PDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce. The People and Culture Unit sits withIN THE Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.
Additional Benefits:
- Salary Packaging
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Social Club
- Free parking
- GMHBA health insurance corporate rate
- Flexible working conditions
- Employee Assistance program
- Wellbeing Initiatives
Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay’s rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park.
Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family.
To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites.
How to apply:
Applications are through PDH website and must include:
- A letter which tells us who you are and why you should be our next team member. Look at the selection criteria IN THE position description for some ideas.
- A resume outlining your education, experience and work related achievements. We are looking to see if your employment and experience have set you up with skills needed to be successful in this role. Details of at least two professional referees. We will be calling them and asking them a wide range of questions about how you performed as an employee in your past roles. They need to be able to provide feedback on your performance.
Applications from employment agencies may be submitted, however, PDH will not accept liability for the agency costs and fees.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
- Police Record Check
- Current Victorian Working with Children's' check
- Current Immunisation status. This role must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.
Applications close: Thursday 25th July 2024 at 12.00pm
Portland District Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity IN THE workplace. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
