Registered Nurse, Surgical Ward 1

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Albury Wodonga Health requires Registered Nurses to join our dynamic team on Surgical Ward 1. Surgical Ward 1 is a 23-bed unit, specialising in the pre and post operative care of elective (orthopaedic, plastics, general surgical) and emergency surgery/ trauma patients. Primary responsibilities include general nursing duties, pre and post operative monitoring and observation, IV & CVAD management, comprehensive patient assessment, escalation of deterioration, complex wound management and multidisciplinary care planning. We are a great team and would love the opportunity to work with you.

Surgical Ward 1 is actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity;

• Current Nursing and/or Midwifery Registration with APHRA (Australian Health Practitioners Agency).
• Demonstrates a person and family centred approach to decision making and care planning activities.
• Ability to work as a team member within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and the ability to practice within a quality and risk management framework.
• Is able to describe and demonstrate the utilisation of evidence based practice into own practice.
• Understanding of WHS legislation as it relates to employees’ responsibilities.
• An ability to describe clinical governance as it pertains to nursing / midwifery.
• The ability to utilise electronic information systems / software used across healthcare settings.

Employment Type: Part-time and full-time positions available. 

If you would like to request a copy of the position description please email People.culture@awh.org.au

If you require any information please contact 

Katherine.dunn@awh.org.au 

Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) is the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne, located in the twin cities of Albury and Wodonga. Our dedicated team of nearly 3,000 staff supports a population of 250,000 people throughout North-East Victoria and
Southern NSW. AWH is a dynamic organisation undergoing significant growth, including the development of new state of the art Emergency and Mental Health facilities. women and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

AWH offers full orientation and training. AWH provides excellent staff benefits including:
Salary packaging and novated leasing through Maxxia
Employee assistance and wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport
Staff Discounts with our many business partners
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.

For more role-specific information, please contact people.culture@awh.org.au for a copy of the 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.
Important Notice: All healthcare workers must be fully vaccinated or hold an approved medical contraindication certificate. Successful candidates will need to provide documentation of their COVID-19 and flu vaccination status.

If you don't meet all the requirements of this role, please submit your details to AWH as you may be a great fit for another role.
Submit your details through AWH Community Talent Pool and our team can connect with you if a suitable position arises.