Warragul, West Gippsland & Latrobe Valley VIC
Nursing - Aged Care (Healthcare & Medical)
1 x Fixed Term Part Time, 40 hours per fortnight February 2025 until February 2026 (parental leave backfill) 1 x Fixed Term Part Time, 72 hours per fortnight April 2025 until April 2026 (parental leave backfill) We have a couple of exciting opportunities for experienced Registered Nurses to join our Aged Care team at Cooinda Lodge.
The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) is a clinical position recognised as a key position within the health care organisation and is central to the fulfilment of the hospital's mission and vision. The ANUM, as a leader in the nursing profession, is responsible for overseeing clinical outcomes and plays a key role in setting department expectations. You will assist in developing, planning, and managing processes to evaluate, enhance, and sustain the management, clinical, educational, and activities of the organisation.
This position requires excellent assessment and problem-solving skills for the ongoing care of older people in a Public Residential Care Facility. This role works closely and collaboratively with other nurses, specialty areas, the leadership team and ANUM's within the team. The role requires a nurse who has the ability to prioritise older person care, escalate and advocate older person care and be flexible to meet the demands of a changing day to day business. The successful person will be required to have sound clinical and communication skills.
These roles are fixed term, part time positions for relief of staff on parental leave. This role will require the right nurses to be able to work on a rotating, flexible roster, that will also include working morning, afternoon and night shifts. Further information can be found in the position description.
Our preferred candidate will have: Current registration as a Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. An understanding of Human Resource processes. A commitment to a leadership and mentoring role. Sound knowledge and experience of contemporary and holistic practices in both acute and gerontological nursing. Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel. A thorough understanding and respect for confidentiality requirements. Responsible and mature work attitude. Dedicated to delivering consumer centered care. The following experience/qualifications would be considered advantageous: Knowledge of Aged Care Standards Knowledge of National Safety and Quality Health Service standards Knowledge of National Disability Insurance Scheme standards Knowledge of AN-ACC and other funding models associated to the services offered. Previous experience in similar role Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment Demonstrated experience in providing administrative support Knowledge of privacy legislation and document control. IMPORTANT: Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.
About our organisation Did you know …Warragul hospital is located only 30 minutes drive from Pakenham along the freeway against traffic, and that The Baw Baw Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Government Areas (LGAs) within the country!
We are well aware our hospital is aging but our most precious commodity isn't a building, it's the quality of care that's delivered at the bedside 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!
Now who doesn't want to be part of that! So get your CV ready and come and join us here at West Gippsland Health.
West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include: Flexible working arrangements Access to employee assistance program Salary packaging Free Parking Working with us All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a NDIS worker screening clearance and 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 Further information is contained in the Position Description. Applications must be submitted via seek.com.au and must include a current CV and a covering letter. Responses to the selection criteria are recommended. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Jenni Quaife, Nurse Unit Manager on 03 5623 0769. Applications close on Sunday 5th January 2025. 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.
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