About the Role:
The registered nurse will provide primary care nursing support, patient interventions and treatment within the Clinic and from time to time in patient's homes or elsewhere as required. Registered nurse must work within scope of practice and be responsible for providing patient-centred, culturally appropriate and individual holistic care to patients. The registered nurse will work closely with the doctors and other team members to provide efficient, effective professional nursing services.
Knowledge and skills:
1. A desire and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to bring about positive change in health outcomes
2. A clear respect for Aboriginal culture, ability to listen and learn and willingness to participate in cultural safety training
3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to relate to and work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
4. Commitment to ensuring client and organisational confidentiality, specific to work role.
5. An Understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal health, Community experiences of health, principles of primary health care and relevant state/national legislation governing health practices in Victoria
6. Demonstrated initiative and ability to work autonomously, within the scope of practice and the work requirement of the role while demonstrating a commitment to continuous quality improvement.
7. Willingness to accept other responsibilities, as reasonably requested by the Health Centre Practice Manager or Executive Manager of health and wellbeing, that are in accordance with skills, scope of practice and qualifications.
Benefits
8. Salary packaging of $15,900 available for Part-or Full-time employees
9. Competitive pay, conditions based on Nurses Award
10. Opportunities for additional incentives, which may include Christmas bonus days, recognition of NAIDOC day, periodic adjustments aligned with CPI increase, and the possibility of relocation allowance when applicable.
11. Professional Development opportunities and support to help grow in your career.
12. Access to free and confidential Employment Assistance Program
13. Fleet cars to carry out daily tasks where applicable.
Essential Criteria:
14. Current registration as Registered Nurse with AHPRA with previous experience
15. Current accreditation as a Nurse immuniser
16. Australian citizenship or Permanent Residency
Find out more about what the Shepparton region has to offer here: https://visitshepparton.com.au/
If this sounds like what you are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to register your interest!
If you have any questions or would like some more information you can contact the recruitment team at or call 03 9349 7800.
Rural Workforce Agency Victoria (RWAV) is a not-for-profit government-funded organisation improving health care for rural, regional, and Aboriginal communities in Victoria.