Registered Nurse

We are seeking Registered Nurses to join our team in the Mary Coram Unit. The Mary Coram Unit is a 40-bed subacute unit that manages and cares for Rehabilitation, Geriatric Evaluation and Management, and Palliative Care patients. The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing safe and high-quality comprehensive care within patient-centred and evidence-based frameworks.

We work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, which is based in the unit and delivers therapy in our indoor / outdoor treatment areas. Our focus is to work with the patient and family to implement patient-centred and goal-oriented therapy that improves function, maximises independence and optimises quality of life.

The Mary Coram Unit is recognised as the preferred specialist provider for inpatient Rehabilitation and Geriatric Evaluation and Management in the Goulburn Valley and Hume Regions. We care for patients who have experienced:

• Stroke and neurological diagnoses;
• Orthopaedic fracture or replacement;
• Deconditioning post-acute illness, surgery or trauma;
• Complex and multiple medical conditions related to ageing, including falls, reduced mobility, acute / early-onset cognitive impairment, and chronic pain.

We also provide inpatient Palliative Care, and care for patients who have a life-limiting or terminal illness. Our aim is to support the patient to live as comfortably as possible by managing symptoms; providing emotional, psychological and cultural care; supporting the family; referring to services to support discharge; and providing end of life care.

About GV Health: Goulburn Valley Health is the main health service in our region. Services include a 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgery, Medical, Women’s and Children’s, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care, Mental Health, Outpatients, community-based health programs and services at Tatura, Rushworth and Euroa. With more than 3,000 staff, we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care.

Our region: Centrally located in Regional Victoria, Greater Shepparton is the ideal place to call home. A well-rounded lifestyle that is hard to beat, with a vibrant and progressive community that offers the best of both provincial and metropolitan lifestyle in one of Victoria’s most liveable regional cities.

Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships. Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance. Paid parental leave. Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals. A confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your loved ones. Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts. Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program.

Safe, respectful and inclusive workplace: GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. GV Health has a zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to fostering a psychologically safe workplace that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. We are also committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment requirements: Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health.