Registered Nurse

WA Country Health Service; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WA Country Health Service Albany is opening a new 32-bed medical ward at Albany Health Campus. Registered Nurses are invited to join to help establish this service and support the Great Southern region.

As a Registered Nurse, you will deliver high-quality nursing care, assess and plan patient care, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and participate in quality improvement and patient safety activities.

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration with AHPRA.
• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support positive patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care in accordance with professional standards.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support positive patient outcomes.
• Provide clinical guidance and support to students, assistants in nursing and enrolled nurses.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety and clinical governance activities.
• Support patient education and health literacy initiatives.
• Utilise digital health systems and technologies to enhance patient care.
• Foster a positive and supportive team culture.
• Undertake shift coordination responsibilities as appropriate to your experience level.

Job description

New Medical Ward Opening | WA Country Health Service (WACHS) - Albany, Western Australia

Albany Health Campus is seeking Registered Nurses to join the team for the opening of its new 32-bed medical ward. This is an exciting opportunity to help establish a new clinical service and contribute to the expansion of healthcare delivery across the Great Southern region.

Why Join Us?

At Albany Health Campus, you'll work alongside dedicated healthcare professionals who are committed to delivering trauma-informed, person-centred and culturally safe care. You'll have the opportunity to:

• Be part of a significant hospital expansion and service growth initiative.
• Contribute to innovative and evolving healthcare services.
• Develop your career through ongoing learning, mentorship and professional support.
• Work within a collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Make a lasting impact on the health outcomes of regional communities.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care and work collaboratively with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best possible outcomes. You will play an important role in supporting patient safety, service excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across the health service.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care in accordance with professional standards.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support positive patient outcomes.
• Provide clinical guidance and support to students, assistants in nursing and enrolled nurses.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety and clinical governance activities.
• Support patient education and health literacy initiatives.
• Utilise digital health systems and technologies to enhance patient care.
• Foster a positive and supportive team culture.
• Undertake shift coordination responsibilities as appropriate to your experience level.

To be considered for this pool, applicants must be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Applicants are encouraged to review the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia website for information on qualification and registration requirements.

Live and Work in Albany

Located on Western Australia's stunning south coast, Albany offers an enviable lifestyle that combines natural beauty, a welcoming community and excellent local amenities. Enjoy spectacular beaches, national parks, walking trails and a vibrant local food and arts scene, all while building a rewarding healthcare career.

With excellent schools, sporting facilities, healthcare services and a strong sense of community, Albany is an ideal place to achieve a better work-life balance and enjoy everything regional living has to offer.

Ready to Apply?

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia. Appointment is subject to relevant screening, registration and pre-employment requirements as outlined in the Job Description Form.

For further Job-Related Information: We encourage you to contact Casey Korbely, Executive Assistant & AHCE OC Project Support Officer on ***************@health.wa.gov.au or WACHS Talent Acquisition team on ***************@health.wa.gov.au