Overview
Exciting opportunity for Registered Nurses to join our vibrant Aged Care team at Heyfield Hospital, Stretton Park, and Wilson Lodge, with up to 76 hours a fortnight available
About Central Gippsland Health
Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire.
CGH is located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.
CGH provides acute care as part of an integrated service delivery model across Wellington Shire and beyond. The service provides beds across three campuses (Sale, Maffra and Heyfield).
Acute services include a full-time emergency department, critical care unit, neonatal critical care unit, three operating theatres, day procedure unit, oncology and dialysis services in addition to general medical and services and sub-acute services including rehabilitation. CGH also provides aged care and community services in the Wellington Shire and beyond. We operate four residential aged care homes located in Sale, Maffra, and Heyfield delivering high-quality, person-centred care in supportive and homelike environments. CGH provides a wide range of community-based services that support people to remain healthy, active, and independent in their own homes. This includes the provision of Support at Home, Commonwealth Home Support Programs, and other in-home services tailored to individual needs. Our integrated model of care is supported by a multidisciplinary allied health team offering physiotherapy, dietetics, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and social work. We also provide accessible public dental services to enhance community wellbeing. CGH is also a leading teaching hospital, affiliated with Monash University\'s School of Rural Health and provides placements and clinical experience for students. CGH encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to consider application to this position.
Locations
Heyfield Hospital (HHI): A private facility, featuring 11 acute/sub-acute/Transitional Care beds, and a 51-bed aged care facility, Laurina Lodge.
Stretton Park: A private, not-for-profit aged care facility with 45 permanent beds, 2 respite beds. The facility also incorporates 19 Independent Living Units, governed by the Stretton Park Board of Management and managed through CGH.
Wilson Lodge: Wilson Lodge is an aged care facility. The facility provides residential aged care services, offering support and accommodation for elderly individuals who require assistance with daily living activities.
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity to join aged care and support your nursing career offering excellent development prospects.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
We seek individuals with a genuine passion for nursing, committed to providing world-class patient care. The ideal candidate will have:
* Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
* A true commitment to delivering high-quality patient care
* Current registration with AHPRA
* Salary packaging
* Employee Assistance Program
* Social Club
Application Process
Please include your resume and cover letter with your application, and indicate your preferred Aged Care site, if applicable
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage prompt applications as the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is found.
All appointments are subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate and obtaining a Working with Children Check.
At CGH, we recognise the importance of creating a welcoming, safe, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We value diversity and encourage applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Pre-employment and Compliance
Where applicable, the following checks apply: National Police Check and Working with Children Check.
Questions for Applicants
Your application will include the following questions:
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?
* Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
* Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
* Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?
Additional Information
Central Gippsland Health Service is the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire. We serve an immediate population of approximately 42,000 in Central Gippsland, and reach a wider community in East Gippsland in terms of more specialised services such as perinatal services, critical care and surgery. We operate across primary, secondary and tertiary services, including HACC services, through to adult intensive, coronary care and level 2 neonatal care. Source: This is an extract from the company\'s own website.
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