Registered Nurse - Medical Unit

Multiple Full Time or Part Time opportunities available

Nurses & Midwives Enterprise Agreement - RN Grade 2 (YP3 > YP9)

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We currently have ongoing full time or part time hours available in our Medical Ward for suitably qualified Nurses. Multiple opportunities are available, with specific days and hours of work to be negotiated with the successful candidate/s. 

Experience or post graduate qualifications in Critical Care would be highly regarded however not necessary. We offer a friendly, team focused work environment, comprehensive orientation to the department and organisation, in house salary packaging and free car parking. We have a learning culture that encourages ongoing education and offer generous study leave, support and assistance from our Ward based Educators.

REQUIREMENTS

• Current registration with AHPRA
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal, negotiation and problem solving skills.
• Commitment to oversee the processes required for a quality service with a patient centred focus.
• Flexibility and the ability to work all shifts.
• A commitment to a team approach to care delivery.

Candidates with the following would be highly regarded:

• Recent critical care (HDU, CCU, ICU or ED)
• Recent experience in a Medical Unit
• Interest in palliative care

IMPORTANT:All Front line healthcare workers are required to have three doses of COVID vaccination (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement. 

About our organisation

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a growing regional health service, providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to one of the fastest growing Local Government Areas in the country – Baw Baw Shire. The Hospital cares for approximately 11,600 inpatients, makes nearly 28,000 community visits and sees more than 20,000 emergency presentations each year.

The administrative headquarters is located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul. Warragul is a 30 minute drive from Pakenham along the freeway – against the traffic! And with FREE PARKING!  We also offer Salary packaging to help lessen the amount of tax you pay on your income.

We are the largest employer in Warragul and are committed to building on our organisation’s strengths by welcoming people with our shared values of Respect, Accountability, Leadership, Collaboration and Improvement. Staff and community engagement are pivotal in ensuring we provide high quality healthcare at all times.

We are well aware our hospital is aging but are excited at the news that our new state of the art hospital and public aged care facility is coming. A 23.6 hectare site at Lardners Track in Drouin East was acquired by West Gippsland Healthcare Group for a future hospital back in 2007. The new hospital is set to feature 233-beds and 33 emergency department treatment spaces as well as aged care and an expanded maternity facility. We pride ourselves on the quality of care that’s delivered by our incredible staff. You won’t find a more friendly and welcoming team than the West Gippsland Healthcare Group. We care for our community because we are the community! The boost in capacity means more patients can be treated faster.

As a teaching hospital, we are closely affiliated with Federation and Monash Universities to provide placements and clinical experience for students.  We also have some very generous members of our community who have donated money to help support further studies for some of our disciplines- scholarships may be available if you’re interested in furthering your career.

So if you are looking for a change or want to land a job that is closer to home, with great staff benefits, get your CV ready and come and join us here at West Gippsland Healthcare Group.

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Further details and how to apply

Applications can be submitted via our recruitment portal (wghg.mercury.com.au) and must include a current CV, response to the selection criteria and a brief covering letter. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees.
If you have any further queries, please contact Tania Piner, Nurse Unit Manager – Medical Unit on 03 5623 0***.

Applications close on Monday 25th March 2024.   Applications will be accepted until these positions are filled, please apply at your earliest convenience.

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As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.