At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide exceptional nursing care and support to patients in a dynamic inpatient environment.
- Company: Join Northern Health, a community-focused and inclusive healthcare provider.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work hours, professional development, and health and wellbeing programs.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team in a rapidly growing community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient lives while growing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Must be an endorsed enrolled nurse with AHPRA registration.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Northern Health is seeking suitably experienced Endorsed Enrolled Nurses to join the Inpatients team at Kilmore District Hospital. The Enrolled Nurse position is a fundamental role within the hospital, supporting the operations of the department. The role is responsible for ensuring the achievement of excellence in care delivery in line with policies & procedures, best practice and legislative requirements.
The EN is also responsible for ensuring positive patient outcomes are achieved in line with departmental and Hospital strategic objectives. The EN is a highly motivated nurse who is an excellent communicator and strives for best nursing practice. The EN advocates for the rights of patients and is a role model for both professional and management behaviour.
Reporting to the Inpatient Services Unit Manager, the EN role is responsible for efficient use of resources and supporting the management of the complex needs of our inpatient group to ensure that patients and their families receive optimal access to the appropriate multidisciplinary health team and support services within the community. The cohort of patients that the RN is responsible include but are not exclusive to, Geriatric Evaluation Program Patients, post-surgical, subacute, medical, postnatal, paediatrics, neonatal and palliative care. This position is ongoing part time (64 hours per fortnight).
The inpatient unit is comprised of 24 beds that provides care for a complex mix of inpatient healthcare services including acute medical and surgical services (adult and paediatric), in-hospital palliative care services, a 10-bed geriatric evaluation and management (GEM) unit and 4 maternity beds cared by maternity services. TKDH currently provides elective surgical services 4-5 days a week performing in excess of 1500 cases per year. Specialities include obstetrics/gynaecology, general surgery, vascular surgery, orthopaedics, urology, ENT and endoscopy. The inpatient unit is supported by an EFT of 22 provided by a mix of registered midwives, registered nurses, endorsed enrolled nurses and enrolled nurses. The inpatient service is subject to a mix of nurse patient ratios (midwifery, acute and subacute, palliative).
To be successful in this role you must have:
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team.
- Must have the ability to work all shifts, including night duty.
- Must have Registration with AHPRA.
Northern Health offers a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally. Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, professional development and events, an award-winning health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.
Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program, flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support, an inclusive and culturally safe space, access to salary packaging & EAP, comprehensive library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online).
Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse – Inpatient Ward in Melbourne employer: Northern Health
Northern Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Located in Epping, this role provides the opportunity to contribute to the vital health sector while enjoying competitive benefits and a collaborative environment that fosters teamwork and innovation.
