Enrolled Nurse
Clinical Services - Graduate
- Contract position
- Part Time - Fixed Term / 12 Months
- Potential for ongoing employment
Overview
Kyabram District Health Service (KDHS) is a medium-sized rural health service that delivers a range of programs and services including acute, subacute, residential aged care and allied and primary health care services. KDHS has three campuses located in the townships of Kyabram, Stanhope and Tongala.
KDHS is a passionate inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are a culturally diverse organisation with a wide variety of people from different races, cultures, age, gender, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, religious belief, work experience and education background. We believe diversity drives innovation and we will continue to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex and where there is a deep sense of pride, passion and belonging that transcends any role.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated Enrolled Nurse to join the graduate nursing program in a supportive clinical environment. We are seeking an Enrolled Nurse who will be responsible for providing patient focused care across the organisation while gaining exposure to different clinical areas including acute, theatre and aged care. Our Graduate program promotes the development of confidence and facilitates the building of critical thinking and clinical decision making. Participants are guided and supported to develop and consolidate professional practice skills while enabling nurses to choose a career pathway that will provide job satisfaction and appropriate skill development.
Our newly developed Graduate Enrolled Nurse program at Kyabram District Health Service aims to facilitate your transition from student nurse to Enrolled Nurse. We are committed to developing your career and ensuring that your graduate year will be an exciting and rewarding experience.
Our program is designed to:
- Enable you to use your evidence based knowledge to achieve quality patient outcomes
- Increase your confidence and strengthen your skills base
- Develop your ability to work independently and as a team member
- Enhance your decision making and critical thinking skills
- Allow you to enjoy your nursing career
About you
- Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
- Administration of Medication Scope of four & five routes for Acute, Aged Care, District Nursing Service or all five for Perioperative
- Current clinical experience working in an acute setting
- Basic knowledge of patient management and information systems.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills and commitment to team objectives
- Demonstrated evidence of excellent time management and organisational skills
- Competent computer skills and knowledge of patient management and information technology systems
- Ability to work across KDHS in the event of clinical escalation
What KDHS Can Offer You
KDHS is a compassionate, family friendly employer where every employee is a valued team member. Inclusive of a perfect work/life balance, KDHS also provides:
- A dynamic workplace
- Free onsite car parking
- Professional Development opportunities
- Salary Sacrifice/Packaging
- Employee Assistance Program
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave
Further Information
Download a copy of the position description and contact Rachel Drysdale, Education Coordinator on (03) 5857 0233 or email her on Rdrysdale@kyhealth.org.au
KDHS would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet, the Yorta Yorta and Bangarang people and we pay our respects to the elders, past, present and emerging.
Vaccination against COVID-19 and Influenza (where mandated) is a mandatory requirement for this role.
All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian ‘Employee’ Working with Children’s Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement. KDHS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
Recruitment agencies should note that KDHS does not accept agency resumes. KDHS is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.