Enrolled Nurse - Illoura Aged Care Nursing Home

• Casual Contract

Come join our highly recognised team! 

Specialising in quality care of the frail aged and cognitively impaired, our staff are recognised by the individuals we serve as some of the best

Northeast 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 care team at Illoura includes registered nurses, enrolled nurses, diversional therapists, lifestyle assistants and health care workers and is supported by skilled administrators and volunteers. Our qualified staff are highly skilled and provide care for residents who are frail, who have complex medical conditions or who have dementia.

Illoura is currently seeking Enrolled Nurses who are passionate about a career in aged care. Applicants must have current AHPRA registration, excellent clinical knowledge, commitment to resident centred care and great communication skills.

Applicants are required to be able to work day, evening and night shifts as rostered. A sound knowledge of the Aged care Standards is essential. NHW - Illoura is a registered provider of NDIS services. All staff at Illoura are required to have a NDIS worker check in addition to Working with Children Check. We recommend early application to avoid delays in appointment of the successful applicant.

Our Region:

• Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
• An easy 2 ½ 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.
• https://www.visitwangaratta.com.au/Home
• https://www.victoriashighcountry.com.au/snow/

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Competitive 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 addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
• Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
• Social Club Benefits
• Support for our diverse workforce

Applying for the role:

• Enquiries can be made with Kate Marshal on (03) 5721 0302
• Confirmation of full Covid-19 and Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application
• A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
• Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria from the PD
• Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application
• To apply for this position hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
• All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria
• Applications close Sunday, 4th August 2024

NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies