Registered Nurse - Acute Care Unit
Department: | South West Healthcare |
Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
Job Function: | Medical and Nursing |
Classification: | As per advertisement |
Work Location: | Warrnambool |
Reference: | VG/1839170 |
Closing Date: | 26-Jan-2025 |
Salary Range: | As per advertisement |
Job Duration: | N/A |
Attachments: | NURSING - Acute Care Unit - Registered Nurse Grade 2 Position Description.pdf (PDF, 151KB) |
Contact: | Olivia Farley, Nurse Unit Manager ofarley@swh.net.au or (03)5563 1477 |
Position Details
Join Our Dedicated Acute Care Team!
Are you driven to deliver outstanding patient care in a fast-paced and rewarding environment? Ready for a new challenge in a beautiful coastal setting? This is your chance to advance your clinical expertise and make a real difference in our Acute Care Unit!
At Southwest Healthcare, our 22-bed Acute Care Unit provides vital support for patients with complex surgical and medical needs. As the primary referral unit for patients transitioning from ICU, our skilled Registered Nurses work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes for patients and their families in a safe and compassionate environment.
Position Overview
- Employment Type: Permanent, full-time (80 hours per fortnight) with a monthly ADO. Part-time applicants are welcome—please indicate your preferred hours in your application.
- Location: Warrnambool Campus
- Classification: Registered Nurse Grade 2
- Salary Range: $81,364 - $100,146 per annum (pro rata), plus superannuation and applicable penalties
What You'll Bring:
- Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse
- At least 6 months of recent experience in acute medical or surgical settings
- A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism
- A dedication to providing safe, compassionate care
- Strong communication and management skills
- An eagerness for ongoing education and professional growth
- Current working rights in Australia
Why Choose Us?
- Relocation Made Easy: We offer potential accommodation and relocation assistance, assessed on an individual basis, to help you make your move to our beautiful seaside city of Warrnambool.
- Ideal Location: Experience life in Warrnambool, located in the stunning South West of Victoria. Enjoy easy access to beaches and charming country towns, all just a short drive away, with minimal traffic for a hassle-free commute.
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
- Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
- Internal and external professional development opportunities
- Ongoing clinical supervision
- A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
- Excellent terms and conditions of employment.
Who we are
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community.
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/
How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 26 January 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028, with the appropriate classification Registered Nurse Grade 2.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
- Police Record Check
- Employee Working with Children's Check
- Current Immunisation status
Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au