Endorsed Enrolled Nurse / Casual Bank

Nursing Administration

EN Level 2.1 - 2.7 (IB66 - IB72)
Casual 

We are seeking endorsed enrolled nurses to fill casual positions that include working a rotating 7 day, 24 hour roster.This role provides an excellent opportunity for dynamic and motivated endorsed enrolled nurses to practice across a range of positions available in both general ward areas, specialty units, sub-acute/rehabilitation, aged care & community services.

Applicants will need to demonstrate recent clinical experience, excellent communication and problem solving skills and a commitment to customer service. If you have proven ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and passionate about ensuring patients rights and choices are respected then this position is for you.

Key Selection Criteria include:

• Deliver patient focused and individualised nursing care within a multidisciplinary team environment.


• Promote evidence based nursing practice and demonstrate competence within the designated role.


• Promote quality culture and risk management practices.


• Demonstrate current AHPRA Enrolled Nurse registration

Attractive benefits offered by the organisation include:

• Salary packaging,


• Professional development and education programs,


• Employee Assistance Program,


• Comprehensive orientation program.


• Accrued Day Off (full time employees only)


• Flexible rostering


• Opportunities for career progression


• Free parking

This is a great opportunity to work in a diverse clinical environment and join a reputable rural health service dedicated to the provision of quality patient centred care and to meet the needs of the community.

For more information about this position view the Position Description and/or contact the person indicated below. Further information on Wimmera Health Care Group can be found on our website www.whcg.org.au or Facebook page.

Applications must be submitted online via e-recruit by the Closing Date.

Wimmera Health Care Group (WHCG) is committed to equal employment opportunity and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability.

WHCG encourages applications from people from culturally and / or linguistically diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We aim to provide a safe environment for our staff, patients, residents and clients which includes supporting and responding to disclosures of family violence issues.

Pre-employment checks: All applicants must be willing to undertake a national police check and Victorian Employee Working with Children check prior to commencement of employment.

MDHS services the Central Goldfields and Pyrenees Shire with campuses in Avoca, Dunolly and Maryborough. The strong clinical and social links between the three campuses ensure that the community is cared for by qualified staff who are committed to high standards of person-centred care. MDHS is one of the largest employers in the region, providing the perfect setting to become part of our team and community.
Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife or Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Casual Bank
Classification: Dependent on experience
Award: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2016-2020
MDHS offers a comprehensive range of services to our community and as a result has a diverse range of opportunities available for nurses and midwives (Dual Qualified or Direct Entry). We can assist you in finding the right opportunity for you to be able enjoy your nursing role in a supportive environment with a demonstrated commitment to professional development.
To maintain a casual bank position at MDHS, the individual must be able to commit to a minimum of 2 shifts per month, and active membership is reviewed quarterly.
Currently we are seeking applications from experienced Registered and Endorsed Enrolled Nurses and Midwives for our casual bank which also provides the opportunity to undertake fixed term contracts to cover planned leave. These opportunities are in a range of clinical areas including:

* Acute ward including dialysis, oncology and maternity;
* Urgent Care Centre;
* Theatre/Day Surgery;
* Aged Care at Maryborough, Avoca and Dunolly
* Community/District Nursing

We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

* Embrace and promote the values of MDHS – Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability & Togetherness
* Basic Life Support Certificate
* Person-centred care
* Motivated, empathetic and enthusiastic approach
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA – Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Qualifications / Experience
*
* Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
* Demonstration of an NMBA approved qualification in administration of medicines, with an Administration of Medication Scope of up to four/five routes (as applicable).

Specialist Expertise
*
* EEN who demonstrates commitment to professional development, maintaining a record of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as per the AHPRA requirements.
* Demonstrates person-centred focus, adaptability, respecting diversity, innovative thinking, application of evidence into practice and self-management
* Demonstrates people and communication skills including relationship building, co-operation, conflict resolution, influencing others and facilitating open discussions.

Personal Qualities
*
* Awareness of limitations in own knowledge and seek appropriate education and training as required
* Awareness of own values and beliefs surrounding healthcare with an ability to identify and respect an alternative view

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA – Registered Nurse
Qualifications / Experience
*
* Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse with no restrictions.

Specialist Expertise
*
* Sound understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Registered Nurse
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and staff at all levels within the organisation
* Ability to practice collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Knowledge of and involvement in evidence-based practice and research activities
* Commitment to ongoing education and professional development to ensure working within current scope of practice.

Personal Qualities
*
* Excellent organisational skills particularly with respect to time management
* Well-developed interpersonal skills
* Excellent communication and computer skills at the level required to fulfil the role.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA - Midwife
Qualifications / Experience
*
* Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
* Post registration experience in Midwifery.
* FSEP Level 3

Specialist Expertise
*
* Demonstrated ability to contribute and practise collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and staff at all levels within the organisation.
* Demonstrated written and computer skills at the level required to fulfil the role.
* Demonstrated evidence of commitment to ongoing education and professional development to ensure working within current scope of practice
* Demonstrated knowledge of and involvement in evidence-based practice and research activities

Personal Qualities
*
* Demonstrated organisational skills particularly with respect to time management.
* Well-developed interpersonal skills

For further information, please contact Roe Newell - Acting Resourcing and Workforce Planning Coordinator via [email protected]
Applications are to include:

* Covering Letter
* Resume
* Written response to the Key Selection Criteria, available in the Position Description on the position advertisement.
* Selection of your area/s of interest to work within MDHS (Acute, Aged Care – Maryborough, Avoca or Dunolly campuses, Community/District Nursing, Urgent Care Centre, Theatre/Day Surgery)

Applications are to be submitted by selecting the "Apply Now" button below.
MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and a Working with Children Check.

Registered Nurse

Emergency Department

RN Grade 2 (YP3 - YP11)
Fixed Term Part Time
(64 hrs per fortnight)

Long Service Leave Replacement

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our dedicated Emergency Department team. This temporary part time position is available from early June 2021 until mid-December 2021 and includes working a rotating 7 day, 24 hour roster. This role involves providing and co-ordinating all aspects of quality patient care within the Emergency Department. The Registered Nurse must be able to demonstrate safe clinical skills and time management skills whilst working collaboratively as an active team member.

Key Selection Criteria include:

Essential:

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
• Clinical Skills and experience relevant to emergency nursing
• Sound clinical decision making and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement, customer service and patient centred care
• Proficiency in the use of information technology
• Able to work effectively both in a team and autonomously

Desirable:

• Post Graduate/Certificate qualifications
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support or willingness to obtain the qualification
• Experience with Ability to work in Triage

Attractive benefits offered by the organisation include:

• Salary packaging,
• Professional development and education programs,
• Employee Assistance Program,
• Comprehensive orientation program.
• Accrued Day Off (full time employees only)
• Flexible rostering
• Opportunities for career progression
• Free parking

This is a great opportunity to work in a diverse clinical environment and join a reputable rural health service dedicated to the provision of quality patient centred care and to meet the needs of the community.

For more information about this position view the Position Description and/or contact the person indicated below. Further information on Wimmera Health Care Group can be found on our website or Facebook page.

Applications must be submitted online via e-recruit by the Closing Date.

Wimmera Health Care Group (WHCG) is committed to equal employment opportunity and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability.

WHCG encourages applications from people from culturally and / or linguistically diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We aim to provide a safe environment for our staff, patients, residents and clients which includes supporting and responding to disclosures of family violence issues.

Pre-employment checks: All applicants must be willing to undertake a national police check and Victorian Employee Working with Children check prior to commencement of employment.
Contact Person Odette Richards
Contact Number (03) 5381 9275
Closing Date 09/03/2021
Position Description RN G2 Emergency Department May 2019.pdf

Wimmera Health Care Group

2021 Hospital Medical Officer - Multiple Streams
Fixed Term - Full Time 
1/02/2021 - 6/02/2022

Ballarat Health Services has positions available and applicants who already hold their general registration are encouraged to express their interest in one of the specialty streams at Ballarat Health Services including: Medical Stream, Surgical Stream, GP O&G Stream or General Stream.

All units offer orientation and regular training activities including: - Case Presentations - Journal Club - Morbidity and Mortality Meetings - Grand Rounds - e-Learning

Ballarat Health Services comprises of the Base Hospital (221 beds), Queen Elizabeth Centre (sub-acute care - 70 beds) and Psychiatric Services (67 beds). Ballarat Health Services is a major training site for the University of Melbourne and Deakin Rural Clinical Schools. Senior staff are strongly committed to teaching and the professional development of Interns, HMOs and Registrars.

Benefits provided to those working at Ballarat Health Services include: - Salary Packaging - Gymnasium - Social Club - HMO Room - Library

Ballarat offers a superb regional lifestyle with excellent public and private schools, recreational and sporting facilities, shopping, entertainment and cultural pursuits. Country or city living is available within minutes of the hospital and there is easy access to Melbourne (70 minutes).

Please ensure any attached documents are either .doc or .pdf files only.

Enquiries regarding this position may be directed by Medical Workforce.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory police check and immunisation clearance.

BHS is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people.

The Location:
Our client is a leading regional hospital based in a university town within an hour's drive of Melbourne. The town offers a friendly relaxed lifestyle & excellent shopping, education, sporting & recreational facilities. The region offers a wide choice of living, city, rural, small towns or a farming environment. Spend less time travelling to and from work and more time embracing sport and recreation, regional festivals, award winning restaurants, vibrant shopping and delicious fresh produce. More than 100,000 people call the region home. The region's strength lies in its diversity and the range of friendly communities that make up the municipality.

The Facility:
With more than 3500 staff and covering an area a quarter the size of Victoria, the hospital has over 650 beds which treats over 42,000 in-patients, attends to 50,000 emergency cases and delivers approximately 1400 babies each year. In addition we have a 20 bed intensive care unit, an 80-bed integrated psychiatry facility and 11 operating theatres where almost 13,000 surgical procedures are performed annually. 

The Maternity Service is a Level 5 Service for Maternity and Neonatal Services which means they care for women and babies from 32 weeks gestation.

The Requirements: 
It is essential that you hold full Registration with AHPRA and have experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology or are eligible for registration via the CA or specialist pathway to work at Registrar level.

Please click on ‘apply now’ or for more information call Liam on 07 3210 6332

LM/OG/REG/BEN

Position Details

Reference Number 27634
Position Title Registered Nurses
Employment Type Casual
Division Health Choices
Location Ballarat
Salary $39.09 to $55.21
Hours per Fortnight .00
Position Summary

Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is one of the largest Catholic providers of health care services in Australia. We operate 24 facilities comprising more than 3,400 hospital beds in Australia, as well as home nursing (trading as Healthcare at Home), disability services and social outreach programs

With over 120 years' experience in health care, we have an excellent reputation as a caring, nurturing and supportive employer. Learning is highly valued and there are many opportunities for professional development.

The Position

St John of God Healthcare at Home (HAH) offers a range of at home services including hospital substitution, acute and non-acute services to assist patients recover after a hospital stay. In providing a more integrated and holistic model of care that is both efficient and effective, home services is a key initiative of the SJGHC strategy.

We are seeking Casual Registered Nurses to join our dedicated team in Ballarat as we enter an exciting phase of service development, with the growth and development of new service areas and extension of our footprint in Victoria.

Shifts are available on a flexible roster Monday to Sunday, usually visiting patients from 8am to 6pm. No night duty is required.

The successful candidate will have:

• Ability to work within and contribute to the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.
• Current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum three years post graduate experience in acute nursing.
• Current Victorian Driver’s License
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work both independently, and as part of the multidisciplinary care team.
• Flexibility with availability and rostering to meet the changing needs of our patient group
• Current IV cannulation certification and experience
• Complex Wound Management experience

The Benefits:

• Salary Packaging Options
• Discounted Hospital and Medical Services
• Friendly and Supportive Team
• Employee Assistance Program

• All applicants must address the Selection Criteria (as detailed on the last page of the Position Description)

St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.
Contact Person Leanne Sizeland
Contact's Position Title Nurse Manager
Contact Number (03) 9278 1774
Closing Date 04/03/2021
Position Description Registered Nurse (VIC), Healthcare at Home.pdf

Application Guide

St John of God Health Care

Memory Support Nurse

Sub-Acute Non Admitted

Grade / Classification dependent on qualification
Permanent Part Time
(64 hrs per fortnight)

We are seeking a suitably qualified Registered Nurse/ Enrolled Nurse or Allied Health Professional to join our dedicated Sub-Acute Non Admitted team. This permanent part time position is available March 2021 and includes working Monday to Friday. This role involves providing specialist, clinical expertise and leadership in the area of memory and dementia. The successful applicant will be required to work collaboratively with multiple key stakeholders to ensure that individual needs of carers and people living with dementia are properly managed and met.

Key Selection Criteria include:

Essential:

• Registered Nurse, Enrolled Nurse Level 3.2 or credentialed Allied Health Professional with current practising certificate from AHPRA
• Victorian Driver’s License Current Police
• Working with Children Check
• Experience and expertise in dementia care and management
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the community care sector and related service systems in Victoria
• Demonstrated ability to work as a sole practitioner in a multidisciplinary team
• High level computer skills to fulfil data processing and report writing expectation

Desirable:

• Post graduate qualifications in Dementia or a related field
• Qualified in Advanced Care Planning

Attractive benefits offered by the organisation include:

• Salary packaging,
• Professional development and education programs,
• Employee Assistance Program,
• Comprehensive orientation program.
• Accrued Day Off (full time employees only)
• Flexible rostering
• Opportunities for career progression
• Free parking

This is a great opportunity to work in a diverse clinical environment and join a reputable rural health service dedicated to the provision of quality patient centred care and to meet the needs of the community.

For more information about this position view the Position Description and/or contact the person indicated below. Further information on Wimmera Health Care Group can be found on our website or Facebook page.

Applications must be submitted online via e-recruit by the Closing Date.

Wimmera Health Care Group (WHCG) is committed to equal employment opportunity and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability.

WHCG encourages applications from people from culturally and / or linguistically diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We aim to provide a safe environment for our staff, patients, residents and clients which includes supporting and responding to disclosures of family violence issues.

Pre-employment checks: All applicants must be willing to undertake a national police check and Victorian Employee Working with Children check prior to commencement of employment.
Selection Criteria Essential: Working with Children Check Current Police check Drivers Licence
Contact Person Amber Louison-Suwal
Contact Number (03) 5381 9011
Alternate Contact Person Jodi Burford
Alternate Contact Number (03) 5381 9037
Closing Date 08/03/2021
Position Description Memory Support Nurse 0220.pdf

Wimmera Health Care Group

Nurse Unit Manager
Aged Operations - James Thomas Court
Permanent Full Time
80 Hours per fortnight with monthly ADO

Ballarat Health Services is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse (Division 1) to join our team as the Nurse Unit Manager and for James Thomas Court

James Thomas Court is a 34 bed Aged Care Facility with 15 Transition Care Beds as well. As the manager for the facility you will lead a diverse and committed staff group in delivering high quality aged care and transition care services. You will have extensive clinical experience, previous experience in a management position, and proven leadership ability.

Join us for:

• Free onsite parking
• Flexible monthly rostered day off
• Salary packaging
• Situated next door to local shopping complex
• A supportive team environment fostering our communities of kindness philosophy

Our residents and the clinical team have access to:

• Nurse Practitioner led residential in reach
• Gerontology
• Neuropsychology
• Mental health teams
• Full allied health department
• Admissions coordinator and social work services.

You will be able to manage best practice approaches to care, lead and support change, and continue a dynamic and cohesive team culture across all disciplines, and facilitate quality person centered care.

Being part of a team that values Leadership and Excellence in Healthcare, you will work in an organization that maximises care, compassion, individual choice and quality outcomes for the older person.

Key Selection Criteria

Qualifications & Experience

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA.
• Post Graduate qualifications in relevant specialty and/or management or working towards the same would be an advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years clinical experience as a nurse.
• Previous nurse management experience.

Technical Knowledge & Skill

• Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
• Leading Change: Driving organizational and cultural changes needed to achieve strategic objectives; catalyzing new approaches to improve results by transforming organizational culture, systems, or products/services; helping others overcome resistance to change.
• Safety Leadership: Actively protecting others’ well-being, ensuring compliance with safe operating procedures, and inspiring others’ commitment to create and maintain a safe work environment.
• Continuous Improvement: Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities, generating ideas, and implementing solutions.

Personal Attributes 

• Leadership Disposition: Demonstrating the traits, inclinations, and dispositions that characterize successful leaders; exhibiting behaviour styles that meet the demands of the leader role
• Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
• Stress Tolerance: Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.
• Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Interpersonal Skills

• Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
• Resolving Conflict: Helping others deal effectively with an antagonistic situation to minimize damage to the relationships and promote shared goals; using appropriate interpersonal methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people and facilitate agreement.

If you are a capable care manager looking for that next step, or an experienced facility manager, this highly sought after regional leadership opportunity could be yours. 

If you feel that you are suited to this exciting opportunity, applications can be made on the Ballarat Health Services website via the e-recruit portal. If you have any further enquiries please contact Mick Kirby on (03) 53371577 or on email mickk@bhs.org.au.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Immunisation clearance and a satisfactory current Police Record Check.

All applications must be submitted online.

BHS is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people.

Memory Support Nurse

Sub-Acute Non Admitted

Grade / Classification dependent on qualification
Permanent Part Time
(64 hrs per fortnight)

We are seeking a suitably qualified Registered Nurse/ Enrolled Nurse or Allied Health Professional to join our dedicated Sub-Acute Non Admitted team. This permanent part time position is available March 2021 and includes working Monday to Friday. This role involves providing specialist, clinical expertise and leadership in the area of memory and dementia. The successful applicant will be required to work collaboratively with multiple key stakeholders to ensure that individual needs of carers and people living with dementia are properly managed and met.

Key Selection Criteria include:

Essential:

• Registered Nurse, Enrolled Nurse Level 3.2 or credentialed Allied Health Professional with current practising certificate from AHPRA
• Victorian Driver’s License Current Police
• Working with Children Check
• Experience and expertise in dementia care and management
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the community care sector and related service systems in Victoria
• Demonstrated ability to work as a sole practitioner in a multidisciplinary team
•  High level computer skills to fulfil data processing and report writing expectation

Desirable:

• Post graduate qualifications in Dementia or a related field
• Qualified in Advanced Care Planning

Attractive benefits offered by the organisation include:

• Salary packaging,
• Professional development and education programs,
• Employee Assistance Program,
• Comprehensive orientation program.
• Accrued Day Off (full time employees only)
• Flexible rostering
• Opportunities for career progression
• Free parking

This is a great opportunity to work in a diverse clinical environment and join a reputable rural health service dedicated to the provision of quality patient centred care and to meet the needs of the community.

For more information about this position view the Position Description and/or contact the person indicated below. Further information on Wimmera Health Care Group can be found on our website www.whcg.org.au or Facebook page.

Applications must be submitted online via e-recruit by the Closing Date.

Wimmera Health Care Group (WHCG) is committed to equal employment opportunity and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability.

WHCG encourages applications from people from culturally and / or linguistically diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We aim to provide a safe environment for our staff, patients, residents and clients which includes supporting and responding to disclosures of family violence issues.

Pre-employment checks: All applicants must be willing to undertake a national police check and Victorian Employee Working with Children check prior to commencement of employment.

Registered Nurse Division 1 Grade 2
Nursing Support Unit
Permanent, part-time (minimum 48 to 72 hours per fortnight)

Ballarat Health Services is the largest regional hospital in the Grampians region. Ballarat Health Services employs around 4,000 staff to ensure optimum care is provided for all patients, families and visitors.

The Nursing Support Unit is managed by the Central Allocations Unit which operates 7 days a week. Ballarat Health Services uses an electronic rostering system (RosterOn) which matches staff for shifts based on their employee skills / qualifications and availabilities. Staff are able to see their roster and allocated shifts using this electronic system.

To be considered for this position, you must have at least 12 months experience working as a Registered Nurse and be able and agree to work across all Directorates; Acute, Sub-Acute and Residential.

You will be part of a team that upholds the organisation’s values; Teamwork, Respect, Accountability and Compassion. We are a supportive team who focuses on innovative ideas, quality patient centred care and continuing education. You will work in first class facilities that maximises care, compassion, individual choice and quality outcomes for all clients and patients.

At BHS we offer excellent remuneration, benefits and incentives, including:

• Salary packaging
• Paid orientation
• Excellent hourly rates
• Education and professional development opportunities
• Flexible rostering
• Staff car parking
• Social Club
• Employee gym

This is a great opportunity to join the dynamic nursing team at Ballarat Health Services and enjoy flexibility and variety whilst maintaining your specialist skills.

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Police Records Check & Immunisation Clearance.

All applicants must have the right to work within Australia and provide evidence of this.

All applications must be submitted online. Please upload any relevant post graduate certificates with your application.

To be considered for this role you must be living in the Ballarat region or in the process of relocating.

BHS is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people.

Critical Care Registered Nurses

Intensive Care Unit

RN Grade 2 (YP3-YP11)

Base Salary Range $33.03 - $44.17 per hour

Permanent / Fixed Term / Casual - Full / Part Time positions available

We are seeking Critical Care experienced Registered Nurses to join our professional team. These positions are now available and include working a rotating 7 day, 24 hour roster.

The primary purpose of this position is to undertake clinical patient care related activities in accordance with educational preparation and level of competence to achieve and maintain the standard of patient care in line with the policies and objectives of Wimmera Health Care group.

Overview: Wimmera Health Care Group is a leading rural health service providing acute, subacute, primary and residential care in the Grampians region of Victoria.

Located 300kms northwest of Melbourne, WHCG is the sub regional, acute referral hospital for the Wimmera region and provides a wide range of specialist services. 

Acute services are situated at Horsham (incorporating Operating Suites, Emergency Department, Intensive/Critical Care Unit, Day Oncology, Obstetrics, Level 2 Nursery, Paediatric and Adult Medical and Surgical Services) with some acute beds located at Dimboola.

The ICU is a 5 bed unit providing coronary and intensive care facilities to treat a range of cardiac, respiratory and other conditions and is incorporated within the 29 bed Acute Medical/Surgical Unit (Oxley Ward) ( Total =34 beds)

Key Selection Criteria include:

Essential:

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
• Post Graduate/Certificate qualifications in critical care.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement and superior customer service
• Proficiency in the use of information technology
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement and superior customer service
• Proficiency in the use of information technology
• Current police check
• Working with Children Check
• Recent critical care experience

Attractive benefits offered by the organisation include:

• Salary packaging,
• Professional development and education programs,
• Employee Assistance Program,
• Comprehensive orientation program.
• Accrued Day Off (full time employees only)
• Flexible rostering
• Opportunities for career progression
• Free parking

This is a great opportunity to work in a diverse clinical environment and join a reputable rural health service dedicated to the provision of quality patient centred care and to meet the needs of the community.

For more information about this position view the Position Description and/or contact the person indicated below. Further information on Wimmera Health Care Group can be found on our website www.whcg.org.au or Facebook page.

Applications must be submitted online via e-recruit by the Closing Date.

Wimmera Health Care Group (WHCG) is committed to equal employment opportunity and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability and encourages applications from people from culturally and / or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We aim to provide a safe environment for our staff, patients, residents and clients which includes supporting and responding to disclosures of family violence issues.

Pre-employment checks: All applicants must be willing to undertake a national police check and Victorian Employee Working With Children check prior to commencement of employment.

Dual Registered Midwife/Nurse

Yandilla

RN Grade 2 (YP4 - YP11)

Salary Range $62,171 to $78,972 pa

Full Time or Part Time Permanent position available

Sponsorship maybe available for preferred applicant (if applicable)

We are seeking Dual Registered Midwives to join our professional team to provide antenatal, birth suite, postnatal, special care nursery, general surgical, medical and paediatric care. The positions include working a rotating 7 day, 24 hour roster including participation in an on-call roster. This is an exciting opportunity to work within our midwifery domiciliary service and proposed antenatal program.

Key Selection Criteria include:

Essential:

•  Current Midwifery registration with AHPRA
•  Current Registered Nurse registration with AHPRA
•  Ability to demonstrate proficiency in midwifery and care of the newborn.
•  Holds a contemporary professional practice portfolio containing evidence of learning and experience that underpin demonstrable knowledge and skills
•  Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team, can demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
•  Commitment to Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative and demonstrated commitment to woman centred maternity care.
•  Demonstrated understanding of continuous Quality Improvement

Desirable:

•  Post graduate nursing qualifications paediatrics, neonatal nursery
•  Drivers Licence
•  Proficient in the use of information technology

Attractive benefits offered by the organisation include:

• Salary packaging,
• Professional development and education programs,
• Employee Assistance Program,
• Comprehensive orientation program.
• Accrued Day Off (full time employees only)
• Flexible rostering
• Opportunities for career progression
• Free parking

This is a great opportunity to work in a diverse clinical environment and join a reputable rural health service dedicated to the provision of quality patient centred care and to meet the needs of the community.

For more information about this position view the Position Description and/or contact the person indicated below. Further information on Wimmera Health Care Group can be found on our website www.whcg.org.au or Facebook page.

Applications must be submitted online via e-recruit.

Wimmera Health Care Group (WHCG) is committed to equal employment opportunity and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability and encourages applications from people from culturally and / or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We aim to provide a safe environment for our staff, patients, residents and clients which includes supporting and responding to disclosures of family violence issues.

Pre-employment checks: Al; applicants must be willing to undertake a national police check and Victorian Employee Working With Children check prior to commencement of employment.

Registered Nurse Division 1 Grade 2
Central Allocations Unit
Casual positions

Ballarat Health Services is the largest regional hospital in the Grampians region. Ballarat Health Services employs over 4,000 staff to ensure optimum care is provided for all patients, families and visitors. The Central Allocations Unit supplies staff to Acute, Sub-Acute and Residential Services.

The Central Allocations Unit is seeking applications from Registered Nurses to join our casual bank across our Acute, Sub-Acute and/or Aged Care sites including:
•Residential Services
•Sub-Acute Services
•Acute Services including:
- Maternity
- Special Care Nursery
- Paediatrics
- Emergency Department
- Intensive Care Unit / Critical Care Unit

The casual bank is managed by the Central Allocations Unit which operates 7 days a week. Ballarat Health Services uses an electronic rostering system (RosterOn) which matches staff for shifts based on their availabilities, employee skills / qualifications and preference of location. Shifts are offered by text / phone call based on availabilities entered into RosterOn.

You will be part of a team that upholds the organisation’s values; Teamwork, Respect, Accountability and Compassion. We are a supportive team who focuses on innovative ideas, quality patient centered care and continuing education. You will work in first class facilities that maximises care, compassion, individual choice and quality outcomes for all clients and patients.

At BHS we offer excellent remuneration, benefits and incentives, including:
•Salary packaging
•Paid orientation
•Excellent hourly rates
•Education and professional development opportunities
•Flexible rostering
•Staff car parking
•Social Club
•Employee gym

This is a great opportunity to join the dynamic nursing team at Ballarat Health Services and enjoy flexibility and variety whilst maintaining your specialist skills.

Our casual bank shifts are offered within short time frames, therefore to be considered for this role you must be living in the Ballarat region.

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Police Records Check & Immunisation Clearance.

All applicants must have the right to work within Australia and provide evidence of this.

All applications must be submitted online. Please upload any relevant post graduate certificates with your application.

BHS is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people.

Nurse Unit Manager
Sub-acute Services – Inpatient Rehabilitation Program
Permanent Full Time
80 Hours per fortnight with monthly ADO

An exciting opportunity exists for a Nurse Unit Manager who is dynamic and highly motivated to join our vibrant team within the Inpatient Rehabilitation Program.

The Inpatient Rehabilitation Program is a highly regarded 30-bed specialist unit providing multidisciplinary services and care across the Grampians and surrounding regions. We are located in Eyre Street Ballarat as part of the Queen Elizabeth Centre.

Being part of a team that values Leadership and Excellence in Healthcare, you will work in first class facilities that maximises care, compassion, individual choice and quality outcomes for all patients and their families.

Working within a multidisciplinary team you will be expected to facilitate and foster best practise and service delivery to our patients and their families within the Inpatient Rehabilitation Program, and be able to demonstrate the ability to work within the values of the organisation: Compassion, Team Work, Respect and Accountability.

Key Selection Criteria

Qualifications & Experience

• Currentregistration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA.
• Post Graduate qualifications in relevant specialty and/or management or working towards the same would be an advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years Nurse Unit Manager experience in Sub-acute or acute services.

Technical Knowledge & Skill

• Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
• Leading Change: Driving organizational and cultural changes needed to achieve strategic objectives; catalyzing new approaches to improve results by transforming organizational culture, systems, or products/services; helping others overcome resistance to change.
• Safety Leadership: Actively protecting others’ well-being, ensuring compliance with safe operating procedures, and inspiring others’ commitment to create and maintain a safe work environment.
• Continuous Improvement: Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities, generating ideas, and implementing solutions.

Personal Attributes 

• Leadership Disposition: Demonstrating the traits, inclinations, and dispositions that characterize successful leaders; exhibiting behaviour styles that meet the demands of the leader role
• Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
• Stress Tolerance: Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organiation.
• Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed. 

Interpersonal Skills

• Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
• Resolving Conflict: Helping others deal effectively with an antagonistic situation to minimize damage to the relationships and promote shared goals; using appropriate interpersonal methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people and facilitate agreement.

If you are an experienced Nurse Unit Manager, with a minimum of 5 years nurse management experience in the sub-acute or acute setting this highly sought after regional leadership opportunity could be yours. 

If you feel that you are suited to this exciting opportunity, applications can be made on the Ballarat Health Services website via the e-recruit portal. If you have any further enquiries please contact Meredith Theobald Director Continuing Care on (03) 5320 3765.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Immunisation clearance and a satisfactory current Police Record Check.

All applications must be submitted online.

BHS is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people.

Benefits

· Short Drive to Melbourne

· Brand New World Class Hospital

· Walk to work & Community with a real sense of community

• Greater scope for career progression
• Salary package available

The Location

This hospital is only 150 km north of Melbourne. This leading regional hospital based in a university town is only just over one hour's drive from Melbourne. The town is one of the most beautiful and well developed regional cities in Australia. With a vibrant Arts Hub and flourishing food & wine scene which is also reflective of its rich history, grand architecture and magnificent gardens. The town offers a friendly relaxed lifestyle & excellent shopping, education, sporting & recreational facilities. The region offers a wide choice of living, city, rural, small towns or a farming environment. Spend less time travelling to and from work and more time embracing sport and recreation, regional festivals, award winning restaurants, vibrant shopping and delicious fresh produce. More than 100,000 people call the region home. The region's strength lies in its diversity and the range of friendly communities that make up the municipality.

The Facility

Opened the doors on the brand new world class hospital in January 2017. With more than 3500 staff and covering an area a quarter the size of Victoria, the hospital has over 650 beds which treats over 42,000 in-patients, attends to 50,000 emergency cases and delivers approximately 1400 babies each year. In addition we have a 20 bed intensive care unit, an 80-bed integrated psychiatry facility and 11 operating theatres where almost 13,000 surgical procedures are performed annually. The hospital services a region with a population of around 307,000. The Maternity Service is a Level 5 Service for Maternity and Neonatal Services which means they care for women and babies from 32 weeks gestation.

The Role

Being a regional referral centre, you will gain experience in the whole breadth of Emergency Medicine in one hospital from paediatrics (23%) to trauma (we are a regionaltrauma centre) and everything in-between. This includes procedures where there is no queue of people before you: do you know how to float a pacing wire or drain a quinsy? We recently moved into a brand new hospital with 45 treatment spaces including 4 resus cubicles and12 short stay beds, a helipad and a cath lab.

Access to

Excellent FACEM supervision and support. High quality teaching program including ultrasound education, joint paediatric teaching, neonatalresuscitation training and use ofthe Monash Uni sim lab next door. Exam preparation and practice exams with an excellent recent success rate. Access to ICU and Anaesthetics terms.

To Apply

To apply you will need to have completed one of the following;

· You will also have been granted or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)

· ED Consultant experience and must hold full general registration and either permanent residency or citizenship.