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Form of work Provide care to Rehabilitation, Geriatric Evaluation & Management and Palliative Care patients. Permanent full/part-time positions, in Shepparton.
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Registered Nurses - Mary Coram Unit
• Rehabilitation, Geriatric Evaluation & Management and Palliative Care Unit
• Graham St, Shepparton
• Permanent full-time and part-time positions available
•ANZSCO Code #254412 or #254418
• 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.
Go to https://www.gvhealth.org.au/
to find out more information about GV Health and our services.
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to find out more from our staff about a career and lifestyle at GV Health.
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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.
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
Why work at GV Health?
* Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
* Generous salary packaging, 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
For further information and to apply, please visit our website https://careers.gvhealth.org.au/
