Registered Nurse, Surgical Ward 1

Albury Wodonga Health; Albury City Council; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking Registered Nurses for surgical care in a dynamic team. The role includes pre and post operative monitoring and patient assessment in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have APHRA registration and a collaborative approach. This full-time position offers growth and training with a focus on quality care.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and training

Exceptional Rewards and Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Australian Citizen, Permanent resident, or has working rights in Australia.
• Current Nursing and/or Midwifery Registration with APHRA.
• Able to work as a team member in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Demonstrates an understanding of quality and risk management framework.

Responsibilities

• General nursing duties and patient care.
• Pre and post operative monitoring.
• IV & CVAD management.
• Comprehensive patient assessment.

Skills

Current Nursing and/or Midwifery Registration with APHRA

Person and family centred approach

Teamwork within a multidisciplinary environment

Evidence-based practice application

Understanding of WHS legislation

Clinical governance knowledge

Utilisation of electronic information systems

Job description

About the Role

Closing Date: 21/10/2025

Albury Wodonga Health requires Registered Nurses to join our dynamic team on Surgical Ward 1. Surgical Ward 1 is a 23-bed unit, specialising in the pre and post operative care of elective (orthopaedic, plastics, general surgical) and emergency surgery/ trauma patients. Primary responsibilities include general nursing duties, pre and post operative monitoring and observation, IV & CVAD management, comprehensive patient assessment, escalation of deterioration, complex wound management and multidisciplinary care planning. We are a great team and would love the opportunity to work with you.

Surgical Ward 1 is actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity:

Australian Citizen, Permanent resident or has working rights in Australia.

• Current Nursing and/or Midwifery Registration with APHRA (Australian Health Practitioners Agency).
• Demonstrates a person and family centred approach to decision making and care planning activities.
• Ability to work as a team member within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and the ability to practice within a quality and risk management framework.
• Is able to describe and demonstrate the utilisation of evidence based practice into own practice.
• Understanding of WHS legislation as it relates to employees’ responsibilities.
• An ability to describe clinical governance as it pertains to nursing / midwifery.
• The ability to utilise electronic information systems / software used across healthcare settings.

Employment Type: Permanent full-time position.

If you require any information please contact Sarah O'Grady via [e-mail]

For more information please refer to the Position Description.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award. AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must be fully vaccinated or hold an approved medical contraindication certificate. Successful candidates will need to provide documentation of their COVID-19 and flu vaccination status.

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