At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate, patient-centred care in a dynamic hospital environment.
- Company: Join Monash Health, a leading academic health service with over 175 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy mentorship, career guidance, and support for further education.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive, inclusive team committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while developing your nursing skills.
- Qualifications: AHPRA Registration and experience in acute General Medicine preferred.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
Registered Nurse - General Medicine (Palliative) - Dandenong
Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.
We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience.
As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice.
Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in.
Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.
To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos monashhealth. org/careers.
Join our team on South West 4 at Dandenong Hospital as a Registered Nurse in a Full-time or part-time capacity (0.6 EFT minimum)
Full -Time and Part – Time (Permanent/Fixed Term) position available.
About the Role
As an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with a background in acute hospital settings, particularly in General Medicine, your role will be crucial in providing high-quality patient care.
Your ability to deliver patient-centred care with compassion and professionalism is essential.
Experience and proficiency in providing care to with General Medicine patients will be highly regarded.
We encourage continuous professional development and offer support for further education, including Post Graduate Certificates relevant to Medical/Surgical Transition into Specialty Practice.
Additionally, we offer access to on-site education and have access to Clinical Educators (CNE's) and Clinical Coaches (CC's) to assist in your growth and development in your role.
About Us
South West 4 is a 36-bed unit with a 12-bed area utilised for cardiac telemetry monitoring.
Clinical Specialities we care for include, but are not limited to cardiac, respiratory, renal, stroke and surgical patients requiring telemetry monitoring pre or post operatively.
At times we provide palliative care as required.
We have a robust Ward Governance Structure.
Ward Governance is a quality initiative, set to focus on delivering our key objective to deliver "excellence in care." Governance comprises of representation from medical, pharmacy, allied health, and nursing leads; engaged in communicating collaboratively to identify any or actual risk to patient care in order to facilitate improved patient outcomes.
This is achieved through multilevel collaboration and communication within the teams.
We encourage participation in Quality Improvement initiatives through membership of a National Standard portfolio groups on the ward.
Team Nursing is the chosen model of care on South West 4.
As a result, staff feel well supported and patients benefit from a team of carers, focused on a positive patient experience.
About You
- Communication skills and teamwork are extremely important in this role as you will be working in a diverse team.
- You show a highly developed emotional intelligence within the care and support you provide.
- Understanding the importance of patient-centred care, you have a genuine interest in working and interacting with our diverse teams to deliver high-quality, safe patient-centred care.
- Your critical thinking, willingness to learn and ability to work cohesively and share knowledge within a team will see you excel in this role whilst we provide you with guidance, supportand training to learn the rhythm of the South West4 team workflows.
- Youare an experienced RN withpreviousexperiencein general medicine in an acute hospital setting.
- Youare a dedicated and compassionate nurse who is enthusiastic about further developing your clinical skills and seek support and mentoring from those around you.
- You are also
- Dedicated to safe best practice & quality care
- Committed to delivering patient centred care & a patient advocacy
- Enthusiastic, compassionate & able to work collaboratively
- Excited to be accountable for & manage specific portfolios in our relentless pursuit of excellence
- An advocate of Monash Health's Strategic Guiding Principles
- Able to work a rotating roster across all shifts.
- What you need
- AHPRA Registration
- Proven clinical experience in an acute General Medicine Hospital Ward highly (desirable)
- A willingness to learn & grow your leadership capabilities through commitment to a portfolio
- In Return
- Ours is a connected team with strong shared values and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
- We are a highly skilled, collaborativeand welcoming team.
- Mentorship and career guidance
- A supportive learning environment, should you wish to undertake postgraduate studies
- Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Our culture is inclusive, supportiveand future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Ourteamsplay a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparencyand excellence.
You'llbe encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Mindedand All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equityand diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
Registered Nurse - General Medicine (Palliative) - Dandenong employer: Monash Health
Monash Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. As part of the Dandenong Hospital ED team, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring you can advance your career while making a meaningful impact in the community. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, working here means being part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality care in a dynamic environment.
