Employment Type: Casual
Areas of employment available: Aged Care Hamilton, Aged Care Coleraine, and Aged Care Penshurst, Surgical, Medical, Emergency
Classification: Enterprise Bargaining based remuneration in accordance with classification.
Proposed Interviews to take place upon receipt of suitable applications.
About the role
This is a great opportunity to join our dynamic nursing team and enjoy flexible working arrangements whilst maintaining your specialist skills.
We are seeking applications from general and specialised Enrolled Nurses to join the Aged Care, Surgical, Medical and Emergency teams at Hamilton Base Hospital and/or Aged Care sites in Hamilton, Coleraine and Penshurst.
About us
At Western District Health Service (WDHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians community. We encourage and celebrate diversity, inclusion and accessibility for our staff and visitors to our services and we are dedicated to living our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.
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The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. Working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work/life balance. With the Grampians National Park and stunning beaches on your doorstep in Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland and wineries dotted in-between, a better lifestyle is waiting for you Learn more - Visit Hamilton
WDHS Acute Services
The WDHS Medical Unit is located on the ground floor of the Hamilton Hospital. The unit contains 23 beds including six (6) sub-acute (rehabilitation). Co-located within the Medical Unit are the Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Department, Oncology and Rehabilitation Units.
The Surgical Unit presents an opportunity for surgical nursing experience in both short stay and same day surgery, acute care and surgical patients. The Surgical Unit provides a wide range of procedures such as endoscopy, urology, gynaecology, orthopaedics, bariatric surgery, ENT and general surgery.
This is a 32 bed Surgical Department with staff demonstrating a strong commitment to upholding patient centred care.
The Emergency Department is located adjacent to the Medical/Intensive Care Unit and Medical Imaging (x-ray) Department to streamline emergency care. The Unit is staffed to provide 24-hour access for members of the community requiring emergency care and has been designated a Regional Trauma Service by the Victorian Department of Human Services.
WDHS Aged Care Services
The Penshurst Nursing Home provides permanent accommodation for 19 residents. It offers nursing care to the frail, elderly and disabled in our community. The facility offers shared and single rooms and provides an environment of comfort, dignity and security. Kolor Lodge Hostel is part of Penshurst District Health Service and provides permanent and respite accommodation for 10 residents. It offers low level care to the elderly and disabled in our community. Read more
Coleraine provides permanent and respite accommodation for residents and offers low level care to the elderly and disabled in our community. The Coleraine District Health Service compromises of Wannon Court Hostel and Valley View Nursing Home. Valley View Nursing Home which provides permanent accommodation for 12 residents and offers nursing care to the frail, elderly and disabled and Wannon Hostel with 39 beds. Read more
The Grange Residential Care Services provides permanent and respite accommodation for 50 residents and offers nursing care to the frail, elderly and disabled in our community. Read more
The Birches provides permanent and respite accommodation for 44 residents, including 1 Sub-Acute Palliative Care bed. The Birches offers nursing care to the frail, elderly and disabled in our community. Read more
The successful applicants will have current registration with AHPRA as a registered nurse, demonstrated competency in clinical practice and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, while providing high quality nursing care.
Evidence of commitment to ongoing education and professional development will be highly regarded. Those with a relevant post graduate qualification or previous experience are encouraged to apply.
What we offer:
Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment and novated leasing.
Internal and external professional development opportunities.
A range of internal and external developmental and supportive opportunities.
Excellent employment conditions.
Excellent staff health and wellbeing supportive culture.
For more details take a look at our Position Descriptions EN Level 1&2 or EN Level 3
*** When applying, please indicate your preferred area / department of choice in the cover letter and ensure that you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
All applicants must have the right to work within Australia and provide evidence of this.
Western District Health Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are dedicated to transparent and equitable hiring practices that recognise the strengths, experiences and perspectives people bring from all walks of life.
We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability.
If you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team, we are here to ensure you can participate fully and comfortably.
All successful applicants will be required to hold (or be willing to obtain) a current National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. Compliance with WDHS's immunisation and vaccination requirements is a condition of employment.