Graduate Enrolled Nurse

West Wimmera Health Service is seeking Graduate Enrolled Nurses to join our clinical team in a full time or part time capacity!


ABOUT US
  • West Wimmera Health Service provides high-quality hospital care, residential aged care, disability services and community health facilities to more than 22,000 people across nine locations in the West Wimmera region.
  • Our nursing services play an integral role in the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve. We are always looking for people to join our team, who are passionate about customer care and excited by the opportunity to make a difference in remote and rural communities.
  • Positions are available to work at a variety of our acute and aged care facilities including; Iona Digby Harris Nursing Home, Jeparit, Kaniva, Natimuk, Nhill, Rainbow and Rupanyup.

ABOUT THE ROLE
  • The Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program aims to facilitate the transition from student to Enrolled Nurse, providing the opportunity to enhance your nursing career, consolidate your nursing skills and provide an opportunity to experience different clinical areas.
  • WWHS offers opportunities to apply for our Bursary Program, where contributions of up to 50% of a successful applications HECS/HELP debt are negotiable as part of the package.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential:
  • Effective communication and organisational skills
  • Enrolled Nurse with a current AHPRA registration.
  • Have an understanding of EQuIP criteria (acute and community care facilities).
  • Have an understanding of iCare, ACFI and Aged Care Standards (aged care facilities).
Desirable:
  • Effective communication and organisational skills
  • Enrolled Nurse with a current AHPRA registration.
  • Have an understanding of EQuIP criteria (acute and community care facilities).
  • Have an understanding of iCare, ACFI and Aged Care Standards (aged care facilities).
Prerequisities:
  • NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
  • Working with Children Check
  • Vaccinated for COVID-19.
  • Influenza Vaccination.
  • Australian Driver’s License.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • To participate in providing a high standard of clinical care to the patients/residents of West Wimmera Health Service.
  • To adhere to the policies and protocols of West Wimmera Health Service.
  • To strengthen relationships with customers to enhance the image of the Service.

HOW TO APPLY:
If you wish to apply and be considered for this role, please submit the following information in one document:
  • Your resume, including a comprehensive employment history, the qualifications you hold and the contact details for at least three referees.
  • A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
  • Response to the Key Selection Criteria found above, or in the position descriptions on our website, using recent examples of your experiences. 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 15TH DECEMBER 2023


Important: In accordance with the Health Minister’s Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all West Wimmera Health Service employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, all employees are to receive an annual influenza vaccination or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Evidence of current immunisation history is required.
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