Graduate Registered Nurse

Corryong Health; Shire of Towong; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Corryong Health in rural Victoria is seeking a Graduate Nurse to participate in planning, delivering and evaluating contemporary nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. You will contribute to positive health outcomes for clients and residents while upholding NSQHS and Aged Care Standards with cultural sensitivity.

You will work within the organisation's values, engage in continuous professional development, and strive for evidence-based practice in a supportive,

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMBA registration.
• Client-focused approach to care is essential.
• Broad generalist nursing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of NSQHS Standards and ability to provide evidence-based aged care.
• Demonstrated alignment with organisational Vision, Mission and Values.
• Good communication skills and commitment to teamwork.
• Commitment to establishing a continuum of care model for patients and residents.
• Basic computer skills.
• Commitment to ongoing self-education and CQI framework.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, implementing and evaluating contemporary nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide excellent clinical services in line with NSQHS and Aged Care Standards; uphold rights of clients and advocate on their behalf.
• Maintain cultural sensitivity and engage in continuous professional development.
• Contribute to achieving positive health outcomes for clients and residents in a rural health setting.

Skills

Client-focused care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Continuous professional development

Cultural sensitivity

Basic computer skills

Education

Registered nurse with NMBA registration

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.

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. We constantly 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.

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the People & Culture team on [e-mail].

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.