Great chance to enjoy a new challenge, develop your skills and progress your career at Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS).

A new opportunity has arisen to gain a fixed-term contract with our dedicated Medical/Paediatrics/Palliative nursing team at BRHS. This friendly and supportive work environment offers a range of opportunities for consolidation of your nursing skills caring for general medical, palliative and paediatric patients as well as providing support as required in the maternity wing. Job share arrangements may be considered, please specify your preference in your application.

Status: Fixed-Term, Part-Time 64.0 hours per fortnight. Parental Leave contract to 03.02.2026

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:

You will work in our Rotamah ward, which is a 17 bed Midwifery, Paediatric, Palliative and General Medical ward providing a diverse mix of patient care requirements. Patient care is provided by a skilled nursing and midwifery team and is well supported by Medical, Allied Health & Ancillary staff.  Midwives, Registered & Enrolled Nurses are responsible for specific divisions of the ward but also work together to provide care for the whole client cohort, presenting opportunities for our nurses to have broader exposure to Maternity. You will enjoy a diverse environment with variety and change part of every shift, making your work interesting, challenging and rewarding.

Why should you Apply?

• Experience a collaborative & diverse environment which will rapidly expand your skills
• Be part of a professional team and enjoy close comradeship
• Grow your career with opportunities for advancement encouraged and supported
• Relish greater community connection and a fantastic work/life balance in beautiful East Gippsland 

Key criteria you need:

• Registration as an Endorsed Enrolled nurse with qualifications in Medication Administration and  Intravenous medication endorsement is essential
• 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 close: Sunday 26th January 2025.

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

• Cover letter
• Resume (including two recent referees)
• Response to the full key selection criteria (as listed in the attached position description)

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