At a Glance
- Tasks: Support patients recovering from spinal cord injuries with specialised nursing care and education.
- Company: Austin Health, a leading provider of health services in Melbourne.
- Benefits: Generous salary packaging, wellness initiatives, onsite childcare, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace celebrating diversity and cultural safety.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while growing your nursing skills.
- Qualifications: Registered Enrolled Nurse with 12 months clinical experience and commitment to patient care.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Up to 38 hours per week available with a flexible rotating roster (AM, PM and NDs Weekdays and Weekends). Covering temporary eft vacancy.
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About the Spinal Rehab Facility:
The Victorian Spinal Cord Service (VSCS) is a statewide program that delivers comprehensive care for individuals with traumatic and selected non-traumatic spinal cord injuries across Victoria, Tasmania, and southern New South Wales. It provides support from the acute management of injury, rehab, community and outpatient support.
About the role:
This role presents a unique opportunity to support patients recovering from spinal cord injuries, working within a multidisciplinary team that values excellence, innovation, and continuity of care. As a key member of this dynamic team, you will deliver specialised nursing care, provide patient education, and offer emotional support throughout each individual's rehabilitation journey. At the Spinal Rehabilitation Facility (SRF), nursing staff operate under a Primary Nursing model, fostering strong therapeutic relationships with patients. This approach enables nurses to rehabilitate, educate, support, and coordinate discharge planning in close collaboration with Allied Health professionals and the Community Spinal team, ensuring truly holistic care.
You’ll be supported by a team of experienced spinal nurses, educators, and clinical nurse specialists, with ongoing opportunities to expand your skills and advance your professional development.
A regular day will see you:
- Deliver comprehensive care for patients with spinal cord injuries, including neurogenic bladder and bowel management, activities of daily living (ADL) assistance, respiratory support, and skin integrity and wound care.
- Provide patient education and support to enhance self-management post-discharge, promoting independence and empowering patients to direct their own care.
- Collaborate in multidisciplinary discharge planning to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
About you:
You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset. To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:
- Enrolled Nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
- A commitment to Austin Health values.
- A patient-focused approach to service delivery.
- A positive approach to ongoing self-education and skill development.
- A flexible, innovative team-oriented approach to service delivery.
- A positive approach to change and diversity.
- Twelve months clinical experience post initial registration as an Enrolled Nurse.
- EN Level 2: Does hold and is required to hold a NMBA approved qualification in administration of medicines.
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
- Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
- Mentoring and career development opportunities.
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Carmen Lucas, Nurse Unit Manager at Carmen.Lucas@austin.org.au.
Enrolled Nurse Level 2 in Melbourne employer: Austin Health
Austin Health is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional development in the vibrant city of Melbourne. With a strong commitment to fostering a collaborative work culture, employees benefit from comprehensive training programs and opportunities for career advancement, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.
