Registered Nurse - Rehabilitation, Geriatric Evaluation And Management And Palliative Care

Reference Number: 562
Job Title: Registered Nurse - Mary Coram Unit
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part-Time
Hours per Fortnight: 80
Location: Graham Street
ANZSCO Code 254412 or 254418 - open to suitably qualified overseas applicants
Salary range $67,527-$95,378pa or pro rata
About GV Health:
At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.
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About the role
We are seeking Registered Nurses to join our team in the Mary Coram Unit, which is a combined 48-bed unit that manages and cares for rehabilitation, Geriatric Evaluation and Management, and Palliative Care patients. The unit also manages acute medical, surgical and orthopaedic patients.
The Mary Coram Unit is recognised as the preferred specialist provider for inpatient rehabilitation and Geriatric Evaluation and Management in the Goulburn Valley and Hume Regions. We care for patients who have experienced:

• Stroke and neurological diagnoses
• Orthopaedic fracture or replacement
• Deconditioning post-acute illness, surgery or trauma
• Complex and multiple medical conditions related to ageing, including falls, reduced mobility, acute / early-onset cognitive impairment and chronic pain

We also provide inpatient Palliative Care, and care for patients who have a life-limiting or terminal illness. Our aim is to support the patient to live as comfortably as possible by managing symptoms; providing emotional, psychological and cultural care; supporting the family; referring to services to support discharge; and providing end of life care.
Our Registered Nurses are responsible for providing and coordinating all aspects of high-quality care to our patients. We work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, which includes Consultants, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Dietitians, Social Workers, Allied Health Assistants, and a Discharge Planner. The team is based in the unit, and therapy is provided in the indoor / outdoor gymnasium, treatment rooms and shared patient areas located within the unit. Our focus is to work with the patient and family to implement patient-centred and goal-oriented therapy that improves function, maximises independence and optimises quality of life.
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We are looking for

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Ability to provide patient-centred and high-quality care
• Ability to implement strategies to reduce the risk of incidents and harm
• Ability to work as a member of the multidisciplinary team

Position Description:
Why work at GV Health?

• Free

to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community * Generous
, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships * Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance

• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.
Three (3) COVID-19 vaccination doses are a mandatory requirement for all roles and seasonal Influenza vaccination (where mandated). Further pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, further immunisations. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request.
GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.
Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.