Registered Nurse - Acute Services

Registered Nurse

Classification based on experience

Acute and Urgent Care

Full-time position available. 1EFT with Monthly ADO.

Your Opportunity:

We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Acute Care team. By working at Yarrawonga Health you will be a member of a multidisciplinary health care team, using contemporary standards and evidence to underpin practice.

As a Registered Nurse in our Acute Care unit, you will provide direct patient care, assess patient needs, develop care plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Your expertise and compassion will make a significant impact on the lives of our patients and their families.

If you possess these skills then this is the perfect role for you!

• Urgent Care experience;
• Passion for nursing;
• Ability to work collaboratively and consultatively as part of a multidisciplinary team;
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions in a variety of complex situations;
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

As a key member of our nursing team you will provide high-level clinical expertise and advice in your specialty, help mentor junior and new staff and drive overall improvements to the safety and quality of your unit.

Qualifications:

• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)
• Bachelor of Nursing

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical/Management of Care:

• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and patients/residents personalised care plans;
• Monitor residents' vital signs, symptoms, and responses to medical interventions;
• Promptly report vital consumer observations that are outside the normal range as per clinical guidelines;
• Provides nursing care of individuals and groups within the Registered Nurse scope of practice;
• Completes comprehensive and accurate nursing assessments of patients/residents;
• Deviations or changes in a patients’ normal condition, including vital observations which may indicate deterioration, are acted upon appropriately and promptly;
• A plan of care is developed and documented in consultation with the patient/resident and; relevant others and identifies expected outcomes, including a timeframe
• Maintain current knowledge of clinical practice

Acute Services Specific Activities

• Provide emergency care and advice to patients presenting to the Urgent Care Centre as required.
• Maintain up to date knowledge and skills, and practice within the Acute Care Setting.

For full position requires please refer to Position Description.

Skills and Abilities:

• Compassion and empathy.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Physical stamina and the ability to perform tasks that may require lifting and manual dexterity.
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow protocols and procedures.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Achievement of competencies of an Registered Nurse in accordance with criteria as prescribed by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia;
• Urgent Care experience;
• Demonstrate well-developed communication and interpersonal skills;
• Possess knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly the National Health Reform, National Standards and Aged Care Standards;
• Demonstrated experience within a urgent care setting;
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to work independently of others;
• An ability to represent as a patient advocate;
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentially.

Desirable:

• Membership of relevant professional body;
• Minimum two years’ Registered Nurse experience;
• Knowledge of and experience in quality improvement activities.

Have an Impact

Yarrawonga Health provides a nurturing environment and good support for professional development. Positioned 2.5hrs from a major capital city, the Yarrawonga area provides an enviable lifestyle, close to wine regions, snow fields and water and boating activities associated with Lake Mulwala and the popular Murray River tourist area.

Why you should join the Yarrawonga Health Team

Yarrawonga Health is located on the magnificent Murray River and the shores of Lake Mulwala, on the border of Victoria and New South Wales. The area is a popular tourist destination and home to a vast array of local attractions and community activities.

• We offer attractive remuneration packages with excellent benefits, including salary packaging, novated leasing and well-being programs
• You'll enjoy wonderful employee benefits and development opportunities
• We offer generous relocation and resettling support
• Build a life you love outside of work on the magnificent Murray River and the shores of Lake Mulwala
• You'll make a difference to the lives of people in our community

More Information:

For more information regarding the role contact: Maree Lavis, Nurse Unit Manager via email on Maree.Lavis@yh.org.au

All employment with Yarrawonga Health is subject to and conditional upon a satisfactory Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Victorian 'Employee' Working with Children's Check.

YH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and follows Equal Employment Opportunity Principles. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

All healthcare workers are required to have mandatory COVID-19 vaccination and evidence of vaccination will be required prior to commencement.

Application Process:

All applications are to be submitted via Yarrawonga Health's website Yarrawonga Health Careers.

Please submit your application including a cover letter, resume, and responses to the key selection criteria found in the position description.

Please refer to the attached position description for full details of the role.

Applications close midnight Sunday 3rd November 2024

*Interviews may be conducted prior to closing date.