Graduate Registered Nurse

Corryong Health; Corryong; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Corryong Health is seeking a Graduate Nurse who will participate in planning, delivering and evaluating evidence-based nursing care within a multidisciplinary team. You will provide clinical services aligned with NSQHS and Aged Care Standards, while upholding patient rights and maintaining cultural sensitivity.

The role emphasizes client-focused care, teamwork, and commitment to continuous quality improvement in a rural community health setting.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Knowledge of NSQHS Standards and ability to provide evidence based care in aged care.
• Commitment to teamwork and continuum of care for patients and residents.
• Understanding and upholding cultural diversity and Active Service Model.

Responsibilities

• Participate, plan, implement and evaluate contemporary, evidence-based nursing care with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide high-quality clinical services in line with NSQHS and Aged Care Standards and advocate for clients.
• Uphold rights of clients accessing health services and maintain cultural sensitivity.

Skills

Client-focused care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Digital literacy

Cultural sensitivity

Resilience

Change adaptation

Active Service Model

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Graduate Nurse is responsible for participating, planning, implementing and evaluating contemporary and evidence-based nursing care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to achieve positive health outcomes for clients.

You are also responsible for providing excellent clinical services in line with the National Safety and Quality Healthcare Standards as well as Aged Care Standards and recognising and upholding the rights of all clients accessing health services and advocate on their behalf. This also includes maintaining cultural sensitivity.

Please refer to the attached position description for full details

ABOUT YOU:

You will have:

Essential:

• A registered nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• A client-focussed approach to care
• Broad generalist nursing experience
• Knowledge of the NSQHS Standards and ability to provide evidence based and clinically effective aged care
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and alignment with organisational Vision, Mission and Values
• Good communication skills and a commitment to teamwork
• Demonstrated commitment to establishing a continuum of care model for patients and residents
• Basic computer skills
• A positive approach to ongoing self-education and skill development
• A commitment to working within a Continuous Quality Improvement framework
• Demonstrates drive, commitment, and resilience, within a framework that highly values personal and staff wellbeing
• A demonstrated positive commitment to organisational change
• Understands and respects cultural diversity and the Active Service Model

Desirable:

• Demonstrated competency understanding of Primary Care Model of Health, Rural and Remote Nursing skills and qualifications, Chronic Disease Management and Community and Consumer participation in health
• Proven understanding of the role and value of healthcare organisations in a rural environment
• Please refer to the attached position description for full details.

ABOUT CORRYONG HEALTH:

Corryong Health operates as a Multipurpose Service (MPS), a flexible health care model designed to provide integrated health and aged care services in rural and remote areas.

Corryong Health serves as a key healthcare provider for the Upper Murray region, ensuring access to essential services.Weconstantly work towards building a service profile that reflects the entire community, to ensure people feel cared for, have an opportunity to be healthy, live well and are connected across the healthcare ecosystem. As the community population profile changes, so too does the Corryong Health service mix.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, safe care to our community and are regularly accredited against national standards, ensuring best practice across all services.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Corryong Health is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, contact the People & Culture team on [e-mail].

As part of our commitment to equity and inclusion, applicants are invited to complete voluntary demographic questions (e.g. gender, cultural background, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity, disability). This information is de-identified and used to improve our recruitment practices.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.