AddressWork in an environment that offers:
- Support for career progression and development
- An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service
- A strong attitude to teaching and learning
The Position
Job Reference: 591
Position Title: Registered Nurse - Ward 6A
Classification: Registered Nurse Grade 2 YP3 - YP9
Salary per hour (exc. super): $36.10 - $48.27
Hours per fortnight: Up to 80 (multiple positions available)
Employment Status: Ongoing, Part Time or Full Time
Other requirements: COVID-19 Vaccination (3 doses)
The Short Stay Observational Unit (SSOU) admits approximately 8,000 patients each year and is staffed by a dedicated team of professionals including emergency medicine specialist doctors, nurses and clerical staff. The SSOU actively supports patient flow through the Emergency Department by providing targeted care for patients requiring short-term hospitalisation (more than 4 hours of care but no longer than 24 hours) and who are on a defined pathway to discharge.
The Assessment and Treatment Unit (ATU) is a mixed medical/surgical unit that provides access to care for patients requiring a length of stay of no more than 72 hours. The primary cohort of patients consist of those requiring cardiac care, both medical and surgical management. Patients are cared for by their respective inpatient speciality team and have a defined pathway to discharge. The unit staffs a three bed complex care unit.
Working with Bendigo Health
Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.
Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.
Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.
Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.
- We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: Staff health and wellbeing programs
- Career development and education opportunities
- Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program
If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.
Your new division
The Clinical Operations Division encompasses acute, allied health, cancer and mental health services. We provide a wide range of general medical, surgical and specialty services including but not limited to; Oncology, Cardiology, Renal, Emergency, Women's and Children's, Critical Care, Specialist Clinics, Cancer Clinics and Mental Health Services. Our Allied Health teams provide a diverse range of programs and person centred care in inpatient, outpatient, community, home and residential care settings.
Bendigo Region
Bendigo is one of Victoria's largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region's population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.
Interested?
We'd love to hear from you! Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.
Need more information? Please contact Derryn Dixon Director or Nursing, Ambulatory and Critical Care on 5454 9150 for a confidential discussion.
Diversity and Inclusion
Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
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