REGISTERED NURSE

Surgical & Paediatric Unit

Multiple Full Time or Part Time positions available

Nurses & Midwives Enterprise Agreement YP2 > YP9

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We currently have ongoing full time and part time hours available in our Surgical & Paediatrics ward for suitably qualified Nurses. Multiple opportunities are available, with specific days and hours of work to be negotiated with the successful candidate/s. We are looking for Registered Nurses who are reliable and motivated, enjoy contributing to a hard working multidisciplinary team and are dedicated to making a difference to the health care of our patients. Experience in surgical nursing would be highly regarded however not necessary. You will be well supported by a dedicated team of nursing professionals within the surgical and paediatric environment.

We offer a friendly, team focused work environment, comprehensive orientation to the department and organisation, in house salary packaging and free car parking. Further information for this position can be found in the position description.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) administered through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Experience in a Surgical or Paediatric Nursing environment.
• A demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal and professional development, as evidenced in a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) record/Professional Practice Portfolio (PPP).
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• An ability to work well under pressure and be flexible to changing priorities and environment.

IMPORTANT: All Front line healthcare workers are required to have three doses of COVID vaccination 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 growing regional health service, providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to one of the fastest growing Local Government Areas in the country – Baw Baw Shire. The Hospital cares for approximately 11,600 inpatients, makes nearly 28,000 community visits and sees more than 20,000 emergency presentations each year.

The administrative headquarters is located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul. Warragul is a 30 minute drive from Pakenham along the freeway – against the traffic! WGHG are the largest employer in Warragul with a workforce of over 1400 staff and are committed to building on our organisation’s strengths by welcoming people with our shared values of teamwork, respect, accountability and compassion.

We are well aware our hospital is aging but are excited at the news that our new state of the art hospital and public aged care facility is coming. A 23.6 hectare site at Lardners Track in Drouin East was acquired by West Gippsland Healthcare Group for a future hospital back in 2007. The new hospital is set to feature 233-beds and 33 emergency department treatment spaces as well as aged care and an expanded maternity facility.

We pride ourselves on the quality of care that’s delivered by our incredible staff. You won’t find a more friendly and welcoming team than the West Gippsland Healthcare Group. We care for our community because we are the community! The boost in capacity means more patients can be treated faster.

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance a current 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 must be submitted via our recruitment portal (wghg.mercury.com.au) and must include a current CV, response to the selection criteria and a covering letter. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees.

If you have any further queries, please contact Babymol Varkey, NUM Surgical/Paediatric Unit on (03) 5623 0721.

Applications close on Sunday 5^th May 2024.

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As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we 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.