Registered Nurse - Thomas Hogan Rehabilitation Ward

Northeast Health Wangaratta; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Leave entitlements

Holiday swap option

EAP

Wellbeing program

Gym membership

Social club

Job summary

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is seeking Registered Nurses to join the Rehabilitation Nursing Team, delivering rehabilitation care within a multidisciplinary environment to help patients regain independence and return home. The role is part-time, ongoing, with 48 hours per fortnight, and requires current registration, strong interpersonal skills and experience in acute or sub-acute settings.

NHW offers competitive remuneration, salary packaging, five weeks annual leave plus an extra week for

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to patients, families and other health care providers.
• Current acute or sub-acute experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver rehabilitation nursing care within a multidisciplinary team to optimise patient recovery.
• Assess, plan and implement nursing care to support independence and safe return home.
• Collaborate with the rehabilitation team to manage complex cases and discharge planning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Education

Nursing Registration (RN)

Job description

• Part Time, Ongoing Contract
• 48 hours per fortnight

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.

NHW’s Thomas Hogan Rehabilitation Centre runs comprehensive rehabilitation and Geriatric Evaluation and Management specialised services, focusing on optimising peoples independence in daily activities following a change in function as a result of disability or medical condition.

NHW are seeking Registered Nurses to join the Rehabilitation Nursing Team, working within a multidisciplinary team environment to lead and deliver excellent rehabilitation care, enhancing recovery so that patients can return home as soon as possible.

Applicants must have current registration, excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to relate to patients, family members and other health care providers. Current acute or sub-acute experience is desirable.

Our Region:

• Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
• An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
• We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
• Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries.
• Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.
• https://www.visitwangaratta.com.au/Home
• https://www.victoriashighcountry.com.au/snow/

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
• Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
• Social Club Benefits
• Support for our diverse workforce

Applying for the role:

• Enquiries can be made with Emma Timms on [phone]
• Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application. Covid Vaccination is strongly recommended
• A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
• Applications close Sunday, 23rd of September 2026

NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies

If you have any issues with submitting your application please call the Recruitment Team on [phone]