Description:
Who are we?
Our AWH team of nearly 3,000 staff supports a population of 250,000 members of the community throughout North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. AWH is a dynamic organisation undergoing significant growth, including the development of a state-of-the-art new Emergency Department on Albury Campus (due for completion in April 2024) and we are currently progressing to functional review for Clinical Service Planning that will deliver a new state-of-the-art Intensive Care Unit.
Our Critical Care Service
We have a 5 ICU or equivalent funded Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on Albury Campus with an overall bed capacity of 12 beds (inclusive of N-Class rooms). Albury ICU is an accredited N.S.W Level 5 service (Victorian Level 2). The ICU model of care encompasses Intensive Care, High Dependency and Coronary Care patient cohorts (inclusive of stable paediatric patients). The Critical Care Service includes a comprehensive Clinical Liaison Service on both Albury and Wodonga sites, Donate Life program and supports the remote cardiac monitoring service for the acute campuses. Our Critical Care nurses are supported by a comprehensive clinical leadership team, including ICU Clinical Director, Nurse Unit Manager, Supervisor of Training, Clinical Nurse Consultants and Nurse Practitioner.
An exciting pathway awaits you to progress your career in Emergency & Critical Care Nursing. With our expanding services, we can offer purpose designed professional development programs for the nurse wanting to become a specialist in this field, and for the experienced specialist nurse, we have desirable clinical leadership pathways to meet your future career aspirations.
Our Region & what it has to offer:
Albury/ Wodonga is located on the picturesque Murray River only 3 hours from Melbourne. This stunning region offers affordable housing, lower cost of living, cultural attractions, world renowned local wineries and gourmet cuisine. For those looking for outdoor adventures, at your doorstep are beautiful locations for fishing, cycling and the snow fields.
Why you should join the Albury Wodonga Health Team
- We are the largest regional health service between Melbourne and Sydney
- We offer attractive remuneration packages with excellent benefits, including salary packaging, novated leasing, and wellbeing programs.
- You'll enjoy wonderful employee benefits and development opportunities through our Advanced Practice Nursing Programs
- Non-clinical time is provided to support agreed portfolio/quality activities
- We offer generous relocation and resettling support
- Build a life you love outside of work in the idyllic Albury Wodonga region
- You'll make a difference in the lives of people in our community, who adore their local nurses.
Who are you?
- You are committed to providing the highest quality patient centered care
- You are compassionate, approachable and are able to build rapport with patients and staff
- You have excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
- You are an expert clinician in Critical Care nursing, or looking for a supportive development pathway to achieve this
- If you would like the opportunity to work in an innovative clinical team in a progressive healthcare service we would love to hear from you!
Are you ready to become part of our team?
For more role-specific information, please refer to the attached Position Description. You are also encouraged to reach out to the person on the job advert for a confidential discussion. Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.
Explore our Candidate Information Pack to uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team.
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.
Are you an international candidate seeking opportunities within Australia?
Please apply via our international recruitment expression of interest via the below link below:
https://awh.mercury.com.au/ViewPosition.aspx?enc=t8ShYh9g6l8zd%2B0q2ltDMyX1mj1So7NdCluxqHwzVb9O7z4T0pB71fYKEp7l8UiEEBgJZW%2BoWlfq1ijHqVEvPOGl8Ik7SE9tBjbOyoD7PsU2iblEm1GAV0vws7%2FGpvvP