Main characteristics
- Location
- Bairnsdale, Victoria
- Company
- Bairnsdale Regional Health Service
- Salary
- Extensive salary packaging
- Employment type
- Part time
- Category
- Healthcare & Medical
Job summary
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 and enjoy a rewarding work environment providing challenge, variety and a range of opportunities to progress your career. Rewarding work and education in a beautiful part of the world Make a real difference in a welcoming community Provide greater continuity of care in our smaller hospital Scholarship program opportunities to support your learning Benefits - Extensive salary packaging options and competitive remuneration starting at $80,839 per annum for a RN Year 4. Relocation support - If relocating to the area, assistance with accommodation is offered and overseas applicants may be eligible for the $13,000 Victorian government relocation support packageA number of opportunities have arisen at BRHS to join our dedicated medical/surgical nursing team and enjoy a rewarding and supportive environment with opportunities for progression.
The Contracts: Ongoing and Parental Leave replacement opportunities available, Part Time/Full Time hours negotiable with a total of 2.8 eft available to split. Please specify your preferred eft in your cover letter.
The Position:
In this role you will work in modern surroundings in our combined Medical/Surgical Ward consisting of 34 beds with 2 bariatric beds and a 4 bed higher acuity area. Care is provided for a large spectrum of medical conditions as well as post-operative care for gynaecology, urology, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, ENT, general surgery patients. The ward has facilities for cardiac monitoring via both mobile telemetry units and fixed monitors. As part of a multifaceted clinical environment you will be exposed to a broad range of patient presentations and clinical situations providing great opportunities to grow your skills.
What you need: Minimum 5 years recent acute nursing experience Excellent 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 CVAD competencies or commitment to attain, BLS certification required, ALS an advantage. Well-developed communication skills with the ability to utilise key principles to ensure a good clinical handover
Interested?
For more information please contact Hayley Campbell, Acting Nurse Unit Manager, Tambo Ward on 03 5150 3359
An application closing date does not apply to this vacancy.
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
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