Are you driven by a passion for patient care in a dynamic, fast-paced setting? This exciting opportunity within our Acute Care Unit, will provide you with an amazing opportunity to enhance your clinical skills and be part of an amazing team.

Join Our Dedicated Acute Care Team!

Are you driven by a passion for patient care in a dynamic, fast-paced setting? This exciting opportunity within our Acute Care Unit, will provide you with an amazing opportunity to enhance your clinical skills and be part of an amazing team.

At our leading 22-bed facility at Southwest Healthcare, we're dedicated to supporting patients with complex surgical and medical needs. As the primary referral unit for patients transitioning from our ICU, our team of experienced Registered Nurses works closely with various clinical services to ensure positive outcomes for both patients and their families in a secure and compassionate environment.

Position Overview

We have the following positions available

• Parental Leave Cover: Fixed-term, part-time (64 hours per fortnight) until May 2025.
• Fixed term, part-time (64 hours per fortnight) until January 2025. With potential to extend based on performance and business needs
• Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Registered Nurse Grade 2
• Salary Range: $71,333 - $95,378 pro rata, plus superannuation and applicable penalties 

What You'll Bring:

• Current AHPRA Registration, as a Registered Nurse.
• At least 6 months of recent experience in acute medical or surgical settings.
• Commitment to confidentiality by upholding the highest standards of professional confidentiality.
• A strong dedication to providing the best possible care in a safe and caring environment.
• Excellent management and communication skills.
• A commitment to ongoing education and professional development.
• Applicant must have current working rights within Australia

Be part of a team where your skills and dedication make a real impact.

Join Southwest Healthcare's Acute Care Unit and contribute to our mission of delivering outstanding patient care. Apply today!

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment.

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 15 September 2024. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description. 

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024, with the appropriate classification Registered Nurse Grade 2.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status 

Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au