Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Gerontology Nursing

Andrews House (Residential Aged Care Facility) - Trafalgar

Permanent Full Time

Nurses & Midwives Enterprise Agreement – IB68 > IB72

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic Enrolled Nurse with a passion for Gerontology Nursing to join our innovative and committed team at our Aged care facility in Trafalgar.

Our Team has a focus in providing comprehensive Nursing care in an environment that supports and respects our consumer’s right for individual dignity and choice.

Our team works together in a friendly professional environment that is consumer focused and community minded. We offer comprehensive orientation to the department and organisation, in house salary packaging and onsite car parking.

We have a learning culture, supported by an Educator on staff and dedicated non-clinical time for learning (smart-time) that encourages ongoing education and offer generous study leave, support and assistance from our Educators.

We have a full time position available. Candidates seeking casual employment may also apply.

Our preferred candidate will have:

• Current registration as an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated sound level of nursing skills and works within safe practice principles.
• Flexibility with rostering and the ability to work all shifts.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment.

The ideal applicant will be someone who:

• Demonstrates a genuine interest in Gerontology nursing, with empathy and respect for older people.
• Demonstrates effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Has a mature working attitude and good problem solving skills.

IMPORTANT: All staff employed in the aged care sector are required to be fully (3 doses) vaccinated for COVID-19 and Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.

About our organisation

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 47,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. Its location within this community allows fantastic opportunity for staff to create work and Life balance with access to a variety of social activities, sporting clubs and outdoor environments including a short drive to the snow fields in the Baw Baw’s  and  coastal beach communities.  The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne. These positions are based at Andrews House Aged Care Facility in Trafalgar.

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a NDIS worker screening Clearance and a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check.  All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia.  A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Further details and how to apply

Applications can be submitted via our recruitment portal (wghg.mercury.com.au) and must include a current CV and covering letter outlining your interest in and suitability for the role. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees.
If you have any further queries, please contact Lucy Lewis, Manager – Andrews House on 03 5637 4100.

Applications close on Sunday 2^nd April 2023

As an inclusive employer, we are committed to improving and promoting gender equality and encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.