At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver safe and effective personal and clinical care in a supportive perioperative environment.
- Company: Join Portland District Health, a community-focused health service with a rich history.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, ongoing training, flexible work conditions, and free parking.
- Other info: Explore the beautiful Glenelg Shire while working in a dynamic healthcare setting.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while growing your nursing skills.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered nurse with 5+ years of perioperative experience.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
An exciting and rewarding opportunity is available for a suitably qualified Registered Nurse to join the Perioperative team at Portland District Health. You are responsible for delivering safe and effective personal care and clinical care, in accordance with the consumer’s needs, goals and preferences to optimise their health and well-being. You contribute to an environment that is conducive to person centred care which fosters a culture of consumer engagement and partnership.
About you:
- Currently registered as Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- 5 years or more of demonstrated experience
- Willingness to expand/consolidate skills and competencies in the aspects of Perioperative Nursing, available at PDH, in line with the Victorian Perioperative Nurses' Group (VPNG) pathway - desirable
- Previous and demonstrated experience in Perioperative Nursing
- An aptitude for learning, and a willingness to embrace this opportunity - desirable
Portland District Health is not offering sponsorship for this role. Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community. The hospital was established in 1856 on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include: Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and Pathology, a 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatment, Residential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside Lodge, and an extensive range of primary and community services for the local community.
Additional Benefits:
- Salary Packaging
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Social Club
- Free parking
- Portland Leisure & Aquatic Centre corporate rates
- Flexible working conditions
- Employee Assistance program
- Relocation assistance available – conditions apply
The Region – Glenelg Shire: Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay’s rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park. Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice of private and public primary and secondary schools makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
- Police Record Check
- Current Victorian Working with Children's check
- Current Immunisation status. This role must meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.
Proposed interviews will take place on receipt of suitable applications. Portland District Health encourage and welcome applications from First Nation People, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people. Portland District Health is a public hospital under the Health Services Act. Our role is to provide quality, safe health services to people in the Glenelg Shire.
Registered Nurse - Perioperative Services in Portland employer: Portland-District-Health-
Portland District Health is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff, offering ongoing training and development opportunities in a supportive work culture. Located in the picturesque Glenelg Shire, employees enjoy flexible working conditions, salary packaging, and access to recreational facilities, making it an ideal place to balance work and life while contributing to meaningful healthcare services in the community.
