Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.
NHW’s Thomas Hogan Rehabilitation Centre runs comprehensive rehabilitation and Geriatric Evaluation and Management specialised services, focusing on optimising peoples independence in daily activities following a change in function as a result of disability or medical condition.
NHW are seeking Registered Nurses to join the Rehabilitation Nursing Team, working within a multidisciplinary team environment to lead and deliver excellent rehabilitation care, enhancing recovery so that patients can return home as soon as possible.
Applicants must have current registration, excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to relate to patients, family members and other health care providers. Current acute or sub-acute experience is desirable.
Our Region:
1. Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
2. An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
3. We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
4. Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries.
5. Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.
The successful applicant will benefit from:
6. Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
7. 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
8. Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
9. Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
10. Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
11. Social Club Benefits
12. Support for our diverse workforce
Applying for the role:
13. Enquiries can be made with Emma Timms on (03) 5722 5409
14. Confirmation of full Covid-19 and Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application
15. A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at
16. Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria from the PD
17. Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application
18. To apply for this position hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at
19. All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria
20. Applications close Sunday, 15th September 2024