Employment Type: Casual positions available
EBA: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028
Classification: Enterprise Bargaining based remuneration in accordance with classification.
Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
When applying, please indicate your preferred area / department of choice in the cover letter.
All applicants must have the right to work within Australia and provide evidence of this.
Proposed Interviews to take place upon receipt of suitable applications.
At Western District Health Service (WDHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians community. We encourage and celebrate diversity, inclusion and accessibility for our staff and visitors to our services and we are dedicated to living our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.
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The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. Working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work/life balance. With the Grampians National Park and stunning beaches on your doorstep in Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland and wineries dotted in-between, a better lifestyle is waiting for you! Learn more - Visit Hamilton
About the role
This is a great opportunity to join our dynamic nursing team and enjoy flexible working arrangements whilst maintaining your specialist skills.
We are seeking applications from general and specialised Enrolled Nurses to join the Medical, Surgical, ICU or Emergency Teams at Hamilton Base Hospital and/or Aged Care sites in Hamilton, Coleraine and Penshurst.
WDHS Acute Services
The WDHS Medical Unit is located on the ground floor of the Hamilton Hospital. The unit contains 23 beds including six (6) sub-acute (rehabilitation). Co-located within the Medical Unit are the Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Department, Oncology and Rehabilitation Units.
The four-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) provides a level 2 service in coronary care, high dependency and intensive care services including trauma and complex surgical cases. It is staffed with specialist nursing personnel.
The Surgical Unit presents an opportunity for surgical nursing experience in both short stay and same day surgery, acute care and surgical patients. The Surgical Unit provides a wide range of procedures such as endoscopy, urology, gynaecology, orthopaedics, bariatric surgery, ENT and general surgery.
This is a 32 bed Surgical Department with staff demonstrating a strong commitment to upholding patient centred care.
Our Operating Theatres facilitate elective surgery five days a week with on-call services available for emergencies and trauma 365 days a year. The operating suite consists of two operating theatres, a Central Sterile Supply Department CSSD, Post-Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Preadmission Clinic and Direct Admission.
The Emergency Department is located adjacent to the Medical/Intensive Care Unit and Medical Imaging (x-ray) Department to streamline emergency care. The Unit is staffed to provide 24-hour access for members of the community requiring emergency care and has been designated a Regional Trauma Service by the Victorian Department of Human Services.
The successful applicants will have current registration with AHPRA as a registered nurse, demonstrated competency in clinical practice and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, while providing high quality nursing care.
Evidence of commitment to ongoing education and professional development will be highly regarded. Those with a relevant post graduate qualification or previous experience are encouraged to apply.
What we offer:
* Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment and novated leasing.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Internal and external professional development opportunities.
* Support to meet relocation costs.
* A range of internal and external developmental and supportive opportunities.
* Excellent employment conditions.
* Excellent staff health and wellbeing supportive culture.
For more details take a look at our Position Descriptions EN Level 1&2 or EN Level 3
The successful applicant will hold, or be able to obtain, a current National Criminal Police/NDIS Check. Dependant on your position you may be required to obtain a Working with Children Check Clearance, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check and / or NDIS Worker Screening Check. All successful applicants are to comply with WDHS immunisation and vaccination requirements. At WDHS we are proud to be smoke free.
Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability.
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