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.

Nursing Pool Staff – Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife or Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Permanent Part or Full Time – greater than 32 hours per fortnight

Classification: Dependent on qualifications and experience

Award: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2016-2020

This is exciting opportunity for experienced Registered and Endorsed Enrolled Nurses and Midwives to join our pool staff bank which will provide the opportunity to work across 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

What's in it for you?

• Great Working Environment – Join a group of motivated health care professionals with a Permanent contract. Opportunity to join the Social Club, offering a wide range of social events and local retail discounts.
• Fantastic Earning Potential – Generous Base Salary under the Nurse and Midwives EBA with Salary Packaging available.
• Supportive Culture with Continuous Improvement Opportunities – Culture that promotes and embraces the organisational values of GREAT (Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Togetherness) and encourages and supports employees to engage in professional development with access to the Centred of Inspired Learning and Simulation Lab.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA – Registered Nurse

Qualifications / Experience

1. Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse with no restrictions.

Specialist Expertise

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

Personal Qualities

1. Excellent organisational skills particularly with respect to time management
2. Well-developed interpersonal skills
3. Excellent communication and computer skills at the level required to fulfil the role.

 KEY SELECTION CRITERIA - Midwife

Qualifications / Experience

1. Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as a nurse and midwife
2. Post registration experience in Midwifery.
3. Current FSEP Level 2 or 3
4. Evidence of recent neonatal resuscitation competency.

Specialist Expertise

1. Demonstrated ability to contribute and practise collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
2. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and staff at all levels within the organisation.
3. Demonstrated written and computer skills at the level required to fulfil the role.
4. Demonstrated evidence of commitment to ongoing education and professional development to ensure working within current scope of practice

Personal Qualities

1. Demonstrated organisational skills particularly with respect to time management.
2. Well-developed interpersonal skills.
3. A desire and ability to embrace change.

Demonstrated commitment to consumer centered care.

For further information, please contact Heather Blazko – Operations Manager Maryborough via hblazko@mdhs.vic.gov.au or on 5461 01326 

Applications for this position close on Sunday 10th July 2022

Applications are to include:

-          Covering Letter

-          Resume

-          Written response to the Key Selection Criteria, available in the Position Description on the position advertisement.

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. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk assessed role.