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Form of work- Part Time, Permanent - 64 hrs per fortnight
- Part Time Temporary positions available back-filling maternity leave - 64 hrs per fortnight
Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.
If you have experience working in Community Nursing Programs or proven clinical skills in relation to assessment, care planning and care coordination in the acute sector please consider applying for this exciting role in our supportive and innovative team.
The primary role of the DNS / HITH Registered Nurse is to provide best practice nursing care in the home or other suitable environment to NHW clients. Primary clinical duties may include: wound management; medication monitoring, administration and education; diabetes education and management; stomal and catheter care; general health monitoring and education; health assessments, service advice and referral; hygiene assistance and assessment; advanced care planning; palliative care and acute admitted home based care (HITH). The Registered Nurse will possess a high level of clinical knowledge and skill and act as a clinical resource for junior staff and students. The role includes shift work, weekends and public holidays.
The Registered Nurse is expected to continuously update their skills and knowledge and work collaboratively with clients, colleagues and the multidisciplinary team across NHW and external service providers.
Our Region:
- Wangaratta is a large regional centre located in Northeast Victoria, with an approximate population of 30,000 people.
- Wangaratta offers a diverse range of shopping, cafes, bars, galleries and art precinct.
- Wangaratta boasts great parks and gardens and scenic walking/hiking trails in our local area, including the majestic Mt. Buffalo.
- Located just 2.5 hours to Melbourne and approx. 2 hours from the snow fields.
- We are surrounded by world class Gourmet Food and Wine Region, including King Valley, Rutherglen, Glenrowan and Milawa Gourmet region.
- Check out our region at www.visitwangaratta.com.au/Home
The successful applicant will benefit from:
- Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
- 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
- Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
- Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
- Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
- Social Club Benefits
- Support for our diverse workforce
Applying for the role:
- Enquiries can be made with Jodie Finlayson on (03) 57225***
- Confirmation of full Covid-19 and Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application
- A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
- Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria from the PD
- Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application
- To apply for this position hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
- All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria
- Applications close Sunday, 24th March 2024
NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies
