About South 1 GEM at Monash Health

The Sub Acute and Residential Service program is very excited to be opening a new sub-acute ward at The Kingston Centre (Cheltenham).  South 1 will be a Geriatric Evaluation Management (GEM) ward providing specialist assessment, treatment, and management of patients with complex and multi-dimensional needs including medical, functional, and often cognitive conditions. The ward will be undertaking capital works to ensure that this space is fit for purpose to allow the multidisciplinary to delivery the highest quality care.  The Sub Acute and Residential Service program dedicated team to delivering patient care in line with our iCare values and ensure that all patients are treated with dignity and respect while in our care.

About the Role

We currently have vacancies within ward – South 1 for Registered Nurses, each to work through a rotating roster consisting of 7 days, all shifts, amongst our dedicated team.

The capacity of work to undertake complex discharge planning, complex wounds, patient training, address continence and catheter issues. With the overall aim to see that all patients are treated with dignity and respect as they transition into longer term Residential care or back into their home environment.

About You

Understanding the importance of patient centred care, you have experience within an acute/subacute hospital ward and have a genuine interest in working and interacting with our diverse patients who, at times, can demonstrate challenging behaviours and complex needs.  Your critical thinking, willingness to learn and ability to work cohesively and share knowledge within a team will see you excel in this role whilst we provide you with guidance, support and training to learn the rhythm of rehabilitation.

What you need:

• Current AHPRA registration - as a Registered Nurse


• Proven clinical experience working within aged or rehabilitation responsibilities


• Flexible working style to adapt to changes through the day


• Compassionate manner, advocating for patients in their vulnerable state


• Relevant working visa


• Employee Working with Children Check

In return

Ours is a connected team with strong shared values and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Ours is also a highly skilled, collaborative and welcoming multidisciplinary team where the only limit in your career is you.

There is no better time to join us and here’s just a few reasons why:

• Access to Monash Health in-house learning portals to further expand your clinical skills and knowledge base


• Avenues to further develop your leadership and project management skills


• Mentorship and career guidance


• Support to attend relevant forums and conferences


• A supportive learning environment, should you wish to undertake postgraduate studies

All our full-time employees have the opportunity to accrue a day off every four weeks. In addition, you will have access to benefits including salary packaging to increase your take-home pay, access to on site staff car parking and gym, uniform and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Monash Health is a great place to work so come join our Team.

For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please refer to attached ‘Application Guide’ located under Position Documents.

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