Registered Nurse Grade 2

Austin Health; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Onsite childcare

Wellness program

Mentoring and career development

Car parking and transport benefits

Job summary

Austin Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join Ward 3 North. You will plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based nursing care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

As a key member, you will supervise and delegate to Enrolled Nurses and Health Assistants, with opportunities for ongoing training in ward leadership, management and responsibilities. All appointments are subject to checks.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia registration.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient-focused approach with a commitment to ongoing learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based nursing care with the multidisciplinary team.
• Supervise and delegate to Enrolled Nurses and Health Assistants.
• Pursue ongoing training in ward leadership and management.

Skills

Excellent communication

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Commitment to values

Education

Registered Nurse (NMBA)

Job description

Department: Speciality & Statewide Services

• $81-104k base salary (depending on experience) + generous salary packaging + super

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

About Ward 3 North

3 North is an acute 20 bed ward that forms part of the acute care aspect within the Victorian Spinal Cord Service (VSCS). The VSCS is the state-wide spinal cord service that provides acute management of traumatic spinal cord injuries for people residing in the Riverina of NSW and in Tasmania.

The VSCS is a clinical service that extends across the ARMC and RTRS campuses. The VSCS provides a range of inpatient, outpatient and community services whilst also working in partnership with community agencies in providing services.

About the role

As a Registered Nurse at Austin Health you are responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating evidence based nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal healthcare outcomes for our patients

The Registered Nurse is a key member of the health care team responsible for ensuring nursing professional, organisation, legal and ethical standards are met. They are responsible for supervising and delegating to other health professionals such as Enrolled Nurses and Health Assistants in Nursing.

Opportunities exist within this role for ongoing training and development in Ward/Team leadership, management and responsibilities.

About you

You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.

To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:

• Registered Nurse registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• A patient focused approach to care
• A positive approach to ongoing self-education and skill development
• A flexible, innovative team oriented approach to service delivery
• A positive approach to change and diversity
• A commitment to Austin Health Values

Desirable but not essential:

• Clinical experience in the management of patients who have sustained a Spinal Cord Injury

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
• Mentoring and career development opportunities.

Work with us!

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Lora Davies, Nurse Unit Manager at [e-mail]