AddressWe are seeking passionate Health Care professionals in a full time, part time and casual capacity across our hospitals and residential aged care facilities!
West Wimmera Health Service provides high-quality hospital care, residential aged care, disability services and community health facilities to more than 22,000 people in the West Wimmera region.
We cover 9 locations across Western Victoria including Goroke, Murtoa, Rupanyup, Minyip, Jeparit, Rainbow, Kaniva, Natimuk and Nhill.
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IMPORTANT - International Applicants
- To apply for a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse position, you must be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Please note if applications do not meet the above criteria they will not be accepted.
ABOUT THE ROLE/S:Registered Nurse and Enrolled Nurse:
- To provide appropriate care to the patients and residents at all times and to achieve the standard of clinical care required by AHPRA regulations and comply with the West Wimmera Health Service policies and procedures of the clinical unit.
- To provide appropriate care to the aged care residents at all times and comply by the West Wimmera Health Service policies and procedures of the unit.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:
Registered Nurse:
- Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
- Excellent understanding of EQuIP criteria (acute and community care facilities).
- Excellent understanding of iCare, ACFI and Aged Care Standards (aged care facilities)
- Victorian Driver’s Licence.
- Medication Endorsed qualification in Enrolled Nursing.
- Enrolled Nurse Qualification with a current APHRA registration.
- Excellent understanding of EQuIP criteria (acute and community care facilities)
- Excellent understanding of iCare, ACFI and Aged Care Standards (aged care facilities)
- Ability to effectively communicate with the residents, families, carers and the community.
- Certificate III in Aged Care.
- Previous experience working in an Aged Care Residential Facility.
- Understanding of iCare, ACFI and Aged Care Quality Standards (aged care facilities).
For a full list of the criteria, visit our website: www.wwhs.net.au/about_us/employment
HOW TO APPLY:
If you wish to apply and be considered for this role, please submit the following information in one document:
- Your resume, including a comprehensive employment history, the qualifications you hold and the contact details for at least three referees.
- A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
- Response to the Key Selection Criteria found above, or in the position descriptions on our website, using recent examples of your experiences.
Important: In accordance with the Health Minister’s Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all West Wimmera Health Service employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, all employees are to receive an annual influenza vaccination or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Evidence of current immunisation history is required.
