OverviewNortheast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.The Surgical Services team at NHW are seeking applications from Registered Nurses for a position within our Acute Surgical Ward.
The ward provides care for adult patients following orthopaedic, urology, gynaecology, ENT or general surgery.The successful applicant will require current registration, recent acute surgical nursing experience, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team to provide quality care to our patients.Enquiries for temporary contracts are also welcome.ResponsibilitiesProvide nursing care for adult patients in the Acute Surgical Ward following orthopaedic, urology, gynaecology, ENT or general surgery.
'QualificationsCurrent nursing registrationRecent acute surgical nursing experienceExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within a teamRegion & AboutWangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100,000 throughout the northeast.An easy 2 1/2 hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.Our region is a popular destination year-round.
It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries.Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.Visit: visitwangaratta.com.au/HomeVisit: victoriashighcountry.com.au/snow/BenefitsCompetitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits available.
If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.5 weeks annual leave and an additional week for employees working 10 or more weekend shifts.
Option for full time employees to purchase additional leave.Option to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)Wellbeing programs and discounted corporate gym membershipSocial Club BenefitsSupport for our diverse workforceApplying for the roleEnquiries can be made with Sam Washusen on (03) 5722 5253Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application.
Covid Vaccination is strongly recommendedA PD for this role can be downloaded at must address the Key Selection Criteria from the PDEmployment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your applicationTo apply for this position hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteriaApplications close Sunday, 5 October 2025NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies
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📌 Registered Nurse - Surgical
🏢 Northeast Health
📍 Wangaratta