Registered Nurse - Surgical

Full or Part Time, Permanent Contract
Up to 80 hours per fortnight

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.

The Surgical Services team at NHW are seeking applications from Registered Nurses to apply for a position within our Acute Surgical Ward. The ward provides care for adult patients following orthopaedic, urology, gynaecology, ENT or general surgery.

The successful applicant will require current registration, recent acute surgical nursing experience, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team to provide quality care to our patients.

Enquiries for temporary contracts are also welcome

Our Region

Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries.
Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.
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The Successful Applicant Will Benefit From

Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
Social Club Benefits
Support for our diverse workforce

Applying For The Role

Enquiries can be made with Sam Washusen or Megan Gillbert on (03) 5722 5253
Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application. Covid Vaccination is strongly recommended
A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria from the PD
Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application
To apply for this position hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria
Applications close _________ (2 weeks)

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