Registered Nurse - Paediatric Unit

South West Healthcare; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 108,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Clinical supervision

Leadership programs

Job summary

South West Healthcare invites applications for a Part-time Registered Nurse (Grade 2) in the Paediatric Unit at Warrnambool Campus. Join a dedicated team delivering high-quality care for infants, children and adolescents in a 10-bed ward, ensuring safe, family-centred services.

The role is fixed-term until February 2027, at 32 hours per fortnight, with an attractive salary range and opportunities for professional development and supervision.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 3 years of recent acute nursing experience; paediatric focus preferred.
• Demonstrated high-level clinical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication at all levels and teamwork.
• Commitment to ongoing education and professional development.
• Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Paediatrics) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide paediatric nursing care for babies, children and adolescents in a 10-bed ward.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health teams to deliver family-centred care.
• Support ongoing clinical supervision and paediatric skill development.

Skills

AHPRA RN registration

Paediatric acute care

Clinical problem-solving

Communication

Ongoing education

Education

Graduate Certificate in Paediatrics

Job description

Join South West Healthcare and make a real difference in the lives of children and their families. As part of our dedicated Paediatric Unit, you'll work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, family-centred care while developing your skills in a rewarding and collaborative environment. If you're passionate about paediatric nursing and committed to excellence in patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

Position overview

• Employment Type: Part time (32 hours per fortnight), Fixed term until February 2027
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Registered Nurse Grade 2
• Salary Range: $86,580.00 - $107,510.00 pro rata, plus superannuation

About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a passionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join our dedicated Paediatric Unit. Our 10-bed Children's Ward provides high-quality care to babies, children and adolescents with a range of medical and surgical conditions.

As a valued member of our team, you will work collaboratively with medical, nursing, allied health and support services to deliver safe, family-centred care and achieve the best possible outcomes for our young patients. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference while developing your paediatric nursing skills within a supportive and dynamic environment.

What you bring

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 3 years of recent experience in an acute nursing setting, with recent paediatric experience highly desirable
• Demonstrated high-level clinical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication abilities at all levels
• A commitment to ongoing education and professional development
• A Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Paediatrics) is highly desirable

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the South West region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status

South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive of all ind ividuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.

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