About Dhelkaya Health Dhelkaya Health is a new health service on Dja Dja Wurrung country; it is the coming together of Castlemaine Health, Maldon Hospital and CHIRP Community Health. ‘Dhelkaya’ means ‘being healthy’ in the Dja Dja Wurrung language. The origins of our name are closely tied to our region’s history, its people and country. Dhelkaya Health is shaping a better health system for the people of Mount Alexander Shire and beyond, while staying true and local in everything it does. Dhelkaya Health delivers a diverse range of inpatient, outpatient, aged care, community health and outreach services to Mount Alexander Shire. It also delivers assessment, rehabilitation and allied health services to neighbouring shires. Dhelkaya Health is committed to the quality, accessibility and sustainability of acute, aged and community-based healthcare, and family and housing services. Dhelkaya Health has campuses in Castlemaine and Maldon.

Position Title: Enrolled Nurse – Penhall Residential Care Unit

Classification: IB68 – IB72

Salary per hour:  $33.83 to $36.00 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options

Employment Type:  Ongoing part-time 48 hours per fortnight

Award: Proposed Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024

Role description

We are currently seeking experienced Enrolled Nurses to join our Residential Care Team.

You will be responsible for the provision of patient, client and resident focused nursing care, under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Our wonderful team pride themselves on offering collaborative and compassionate care with an emphasis on patient experience. We have a focus on constant professional development, encourage all staff to up-skill, and stay abreast of latest research and best practice. You will be part of an exceptional multi-disciplinary team who provide exceptional care to patients and make coming to work each day an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

About you

• Have a Certificate IV or Diploma in Nursing with Medication Endorsement
• Have excellent time management, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and excellent clinical skills,
• Provide evidence based, high quality care to patients.
• Deliver person-centred care that meets best practice standards and in line with Dhelkaya Health requirements

Please refer to the relevant attached position description and address the key selection criteria on your cover letter when applying.

Culture and Benefits

Castlemaine and Maldon are located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in the Mount Alexander Shire. The area is renowned for its creativity, history and as host to the Castlemaine State Festival. The shire is a short drive from Melbourne, Ballarat and Bendigo, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, unique natural environment and historic goldfields, the community offers a rich diverse culture for all to enjoy.

• Free on-site parking is available to all staff and visitors
• Salary Packaging/Salary Sacrificing
• Free onsite staff gym (Castlemaine campus)
• Fitness Passport is available to all staff members across Dhelkaya Health.
• Our Health and Wellbeing program; including access to a Social Worker, Pastoral Care Office, Prevention of Bullying & Harassment Officers, Physiotherapy services, vaccination programs and other health services as required
• The Dhelkaya Health Social Club brings staff from all areas of the hospital together in friendly and casual environment, with a variety of events and activities held throughout the year

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.

Dhelkaya Health encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. People of all ages, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ candidates, and people from multi-cultural backgrounds.

For further information about this position, please contact Khush Randhawa or Michelle McNicol, Nurse Unit Manager on 03 5471 3688.