Registered Nurse - Urgent Care

Colac Area Health; Colac; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation & induction

Salary sacrificing/ Packaging

Active social club

Professional development and continued

Employee Assistance Program

On-site research support

Job summary

Colac Area Health in Victoria is seeking a Registered Nurse for Urgent Care to join a busy, supportive team delivering urgent and emergency care in the Colac Otway Shire.

This temporary part-time role offers up to 64 hours per fortnight. Registration with AHPRA and relevant clinical experience are essential, with opportunities for professional development within a values-based organisation.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration.
• Relevant clinical area experience.
• Ability to organise work in a systematic, accurate and timely manner and be flexible in a changing environment.
• Demonstrate teamwork and leadership.
• Desirable: Graduate Program completion; postgraduate qualifications; ALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care commensurate with AHPRA standards.
• Provide compassionate, empathetic patient care to diverse populations.
• Collaborate with medical officers, nurse practitioners and GP colleagues.
• Maintain professional appearance and conduct in all interactions.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Organisation

Education

AHPRA registration as Registered Nurse

Job description

Situated just 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, at the foot of the stunning Otway Ranges, close to Lorne and the Surf Coast, Colac Area Health services 21,000 people who call the Shire home. Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surf Coast Shires. A unique integrated health service providing a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services to the Colac and district community. This includes the following:

• Nursing/Midwifery
• Aged Care
• Medical
• Community Services
• Corporate Services
• Support Services

About the role

Registered Nurse - Urgent Care

Temporary Part Time - until 10/01/2027

up to 64 hours per fortnight

Colac Area Health is a values-based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services.

Urgent Care is a small and busy but challenging department providing emergency care in the Colac Otway Shire. As the largest health care facility in the area we provide emergency care to 10,000 patients per year in collaboration with hospital medical officers, nurse practitioners, Barwon Mental Health and local general practitioners. We have a diverse patient population encompassing: cardiac, respiratory, trauma, paediatrics, gynaecology, mental health etc.

The Urgent Care Nurse is responsible for delivery of a standard of nursing care commensurate with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Providing compassion, empathy and understanding to patients and their families whilst maintaining a professional appearance and approach to the role at all times and conveying those qualities to others.

What's required?

ESSENTIAL:

• Registered Nurse - Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Specific qualifications and experience relevant to particular clinical areas.
• Ability to organise work in a systematic, accurate and timely manner and be flexible in a changing environment.
• Demonstrate skills in teamwork and leadership.

DESIRABLE:

• Completion of recognised Graduate Program.
• Postgraduate qualifications in a particular clinical area or a willingness to work towards.
• Current certification in ALS.

Benefits working with us

Colac Area Health offers the following benefits;

• Extensive organisational orientation/department induction
• Salary Sacrificing/Packaging
• Active Social Club
• Extensive professional development and continuing education
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to on-site research support from the CAH Research Unit and the Western Alliance Academic Health Science Centre

To learn about our town and region please visit: Discovering natures wonders in Colac

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.

We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards.