Position Details
About the role
Our Acute Care Unit is a 22 bed unit which provides care to patients with complex surgical and medical requirements. It is also our referral unit for those patients being transferred out of our ICU department. The highly skilled Registered Nurses within the Acute Care Unit work cohesively along with various clinical services to provide positive outcomes for patients and their families in a safe and caring environment.
Permanent full time and part time positions are available to Registered Nurses ideally with a minimum of 12 months relevant experience, preferably in acute or high dependency units.
Accommodation and relocation assistance to support with your move to our vibrant seaside regional city of Warrnambool is available and will be considered on an individual basis. Warrnambool is a prime location in the South West of Victoria and is only a short drive to shops and neighbouring country towns and attractions, with little to no traffic making for an easy commute to work.
What you bring
The successful applicant will hold current registration with APHRA as a Registered Nurse and have 6 months recent and relevant acute medical or surgical experience. As a Registered Nurse you will demonstrate a strong commitment to maintaining professional confidentiality and you will provide best practice, patient centred care in a safe and caring environment.
Excellent management and communication skills are essential and evidence of commitment to ongoing education and professional development will be highly regarded.
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
1. Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;
2. Internal and external professional development opportunities;
3. Ongoing clinical supervision;
4. A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;
5. 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, and a catchment of, Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.