This is a great opportunity for a Registered Nurse or Endorsed Enrolled Nurse to join the team at MDHS, looking to work across a range of departments!

MDHaS services the Central Goldfields and Pyrenees Shire with campuses in Avoca, Dunolly and Maryborough. The strong clinical and social links between the three campuses ensure that the community is cared for by qualified staff who are committed to high standards of person-centred care. MDHS is one of the largest employers in the region, providing the perfect setting to become part of our team and community.

Nursing Pool Staff: Registered Nurse & Endorsed Enrolled Nurses

Permanent Part or Full Time – greater than 32 hours per fortnight. Multiple positions available

Classification: Dependent on qualifications and experience

Award: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2025

This is exciting opportunity for experienced Registered and Endorsed Enrolled Nurses to join our pool staff bank. In this role, you will be employed to work across the Health Service where vacancies are available, with a minimum contract of 32 hours per fortnight. Working within the Nurse Pool will provide the opportunity to work across a range of clinical areas wherever the need requires, including:

• Acute ward including dialysis and oncology;
• Urgent Care Centre;
• Theatre/Day Surgery;
• Aged Care at Maryborough, Avoca and Dunolly
• Community/District Nursing

We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

• Embrace and promote the values of MDHS – Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability & Togetherness
• Basic Life Support Certificate
• Person-centred care
• Motivated, empathetic and enthusiastic approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What's in it for you?

• Great Working Environment – Join a group of motivated health care professionals with a Permanent contract. Opportunity to join the Social Club, offering a wide range of social events and local retail discounts.
• Fantastic Earning Potential – Generous Base Salary under the Nurse and Midwives EBA with Salary Packaging available.
• Supportive Culture with Continuous Improvement Opportunities – Culture that promotes and embraces the organisational values of GREAT (Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Togetherness) and encourages and supports employees to engage in professional development with access to the Centred of Inspired Learning and Simulation Lab.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA – Registered Nurse

Essential

Qualifications:

• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse with no restrictions.

Technical/Professional Knowledge and skills

• Sound understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Registered Nurse
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and staff at all levels within the organisation
• Ability to practice collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of and involvement in evidence-based practice and research activities
• Commitment to ongoing education and professional development to ensure working within current scope of practice.
• Excellent organisational skills particularly with respect to time management
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and computer skills at the level required to fulfil the role.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA – Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Essential

• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Demonstration of an NMBA approved qualification in administration of medicines, with an Administration of Medication Scope of up to four/five routes (as applicable).

Technical/Professional Knowledge and skills

• EEN who demonstrates commitment to professional development, maintaining a record of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as per the AHPRA requirements.
• Demonstrates person-centred focus, adaptability, respecting diversity, innovative thinking, application of evidence into practice and self-management
• Demonstrates people and communication skills including relationship building, co-operation, conflict resolution, influencing others and facilitating open discussions.

Desirable

• Awareness of limitations in own knowledge and seek appropriate education and training as required
• Awareness of own values and beliefs surrounding healthcare with an ability to identify and respect an alternative view 

For further information, please contact Mary-Ann Smith, Nurse Unit Manager via ma.smith@mdhs.vic.gov.auor on 5461 0312.

Applications for this position close on Sunday 31^st December 2023.

Applications are to include:

• Covering Letter
• Resume
• Written response to the Key Selection Criteria, available in the Position Description on the position advertisement.

Applications are to be submitted by selecting the "Apply Now" button below.

MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and a Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk assessed role.