Description:
Work in an environment that offers:
- A supportive environment for career progression and development
- An opportunity to further your career
- A strong attitude to teaching and supportive staff
The Position
Position Title: Registered Nurse - Ward 6A
Classification: RN G2 Y2-Y9
Salary per hour (exc. super): $36.10 - $48.27
Hours per fortnight: up to 80
Employment Status: Permanent Part time/ Full time
Other requirements: COVID-19 Vaccination
Role Description
The team is part of Bendigo Health’s Acute Ambulatory and Critical Care Stream. Ward 6A comprises of two units which work together to provide access to care for patients requiring a short admission to hospital.
The Short Stay Observational Unit (SSOU) admits approximately 8,000 patients each year and is staffed by a dedicated team of professionals including emergency medicine specialist doctors, nurses and clerical staff. The SSOU actively supports patient flow through the Emergency Department by providing targeted care for patients requiring short-term hospitalisation (more than 4 hours of care but no longer than 24 hours) and who are on a defined pathway to discharge.
The Assessment and Treatment Unit (ATU) is a mixed medical/surgical unit that provides access to care for patients requiring a length of stay of no more than 72 hours. The primary cohort of patients consist of those requiring cardiac care, both medical and surgical management. Patients are cared for by their respective inpatient speciality team and have a defined pathway to discharge. The unit staffs a three bed complex care unit.
Bendigo Health
Our 700 bed state of the art hospital was built in 2017. We are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture. We have all of the latest technologies allowing our 5000 staff to deliver Excellent Care to Every Person, Every Time. Remuneration is in accordance with Victorian Public Health Enterprise Agreements and generous salary packaging arrangements are offered to all staff. Bendigo Health offer:
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Salary Packaging
- Financial relocation support available for eligible applicants
- Reimbursements for the cost of obtaining any required pre-employment checks (Police Check, WWCC and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check)
- Staff health and wellbeing programs
- Access to recommended immunisations
- Smoke free environment
If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.
The Team
The Clinical Operations Division encompasses acute, allied health, cancer and mental health services. We provide a wide range of general medical, surgical and specialty services including but not limited to; Oncology, Cardiology, Renal, Emergency, Women’s and Children’s, Critical Care, Specialist Clinics, Cancer Clinics and Mental Health Services. Our Allied Health teams provide a diverse range of programs and person centred care in inpatient, outpatient, community, home and residential care settings.
Bendigo Region
Bendigo is one of Victoria’s fastest growing regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 300,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.
Diversity and Inclusion
Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.