Description:
About Us
Our 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 (due for commissioning in April 2024) and we are currently progressing to functional review for Clinical Service Planning that will deliver a new start-of-the-art Intensive Care Unit.
Our Emergency and Critical Care Service
W e have two busy Emergency Departments (ED) located on the Albury and Wodonga Campuses. Albury ED provides emergency care to approximately 35,000 patients annually. With the commissioning of our new ED in April 2024, our ED care points will uplift to 42 treatment areas and a further 16 bed Short Stay Unit later in 2024. Albury ED is the regional Trauma Centre for the North-East and Southern NSW regions.
Wodonga ED provides emergency care to approximately 32,000 patients annually. The ED has 15 treatment areas and receives all obstetric emergencies. There is a six bed Close Observation Unit (COU) that has a mixed model of care for high acuity and SSU patient providing care to approximately 500 patients annually.
Registered Nurses joining our dynamic Emergency & Critical Care team will have a comprehensive support network inclusive of the Director of Nursing, Medical Director, Operations Manager, Deputy Medical Directors, Nurse Unit Managers (NUM's), Clinical Education team and Clinical Nurse Consultants and Nurse Practitioners team. Our division has highly sought after nursing training programs such as our Transition to Specialty Practice (TSP) and Post Graduate Specialty Certificate programs delivered in partnership with University providers.
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
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.
We also offer relocation support to assist with securing local housing, arranging childcare/education (if necessary), and seeking employment opportunities for partners, establishing social connections, and seamlessly integrating into the Albury Wodonga community during your transition.
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.
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