Bairnsdale Regional Health Service is East Gippsland's largest employer and is a growing regional health service providing a comprehensive array of health care services to our community.  Located in the beautiful Victorian region of East Gippsland, you will relish a relaxed lifestyle living on the Gippsland Lakes with easy access to isolated beaches, the high-country and snow fields. BRHS offers a rewarding work environment providing challenge, variety and a range of opportunities to progress your career.  You will join our dedicated team of health professionals and support staff who are committed to delivering high quality experiences to all.  Be bold, make the change now!

STATUS:            Ongoing, Part time

HOURS:             56.0 hours per fortnight

DEPARTMENT:  Rotamah Medical/Paediatrics/Palliative

A new opportunity has arisen to gain a permanent contract with our dedicated Rotamah nursing team.  This is a great chance to consolidate your nursing skills caring for general medical, palliative and paediatric patients in a supported environment. 

The Position:

In this position you will provide patient centred, compassionate nursing care using the principals of evidence based practice to improve patient care and service delivery.  You will gain invaluable experience in a multifaceted clinical environment working alongside a dedicated team of health professionals.

The Department:

Rotamah is a 17 bed unit which facilitates care for medical, paediatric, palliative and midwifery clients.  A mixture of Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses staff the ward.  Rotamah also provides placement and support for Registered and Enrolled undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate Nursing and Midwifery students. 

Why should you Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to become a valuable part of our Rotamah nursing team where you will receive exposure to a range of situations and be supported to grow your skills and knowledge working regular shifts in our Medical/Paediatrics/Midwifery ward.

Key criteria you need:

• Registration as an Endorsed Enrolled nurse with qualifications in Medication Administration and  Intravenous medication endorsement is essential
• Recent acute nursing experience with previous experience in palliative care well regarded
• Well-developed clinical assessment skills with the ability to apply the escalation of care principles
• Excellent care planning skills with a good understanding of and commitment to providing patient centred care with a compassionate approach
• Well-developed communication skills with the ability to utilise key principles to ensure a good clinical handover and escalation of care

Please view the full key selection criteria in the position description

Interested?

For more information contact: Michelle Wealands, Nurse Unit Manager, Rotamah on 03 5150 3301

Applications by close of business: Sunday 10th July 2022

Applications are to be submitted by selecting “Apply Now” below and are to include:

• Cover letter
• Resume (including two recent referees)
• Response to the full key selection criteria 

In accordance with recent Victorian Public Health directions, all employees working in the Public Health system are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.  Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of full COVID19 vaccination prior to commencement.