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Associate Nurse Unit Manager /After Hours Coordinator

(Will be required to work up to After Hours Coordinator Grade 5)
0.73 EFT permanent part time

Position Description

South Gippsland Hospital located in South Gippsland, is situated close to beautiful beaches of Sandy Point, Waratah Bay and Victoria’s Wilson’s Promontory National Park. Our small rural health service in the town centre of Foster is an easy 2-hour drive from Melbourne.

We are recognised as a workplace of choice, with outstanding performance in people, culture and safety indictors. We take pride in living our values of Adaptability, Trust, Excellence, Accountability and Mutual Respect.

An exciting opportunity exist to join us in a key leadership role. The Associate Nurse Unit Manager / After Hours Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of safe inpatient care within the acute clinical unit (ward / urgent care centre) and additionally is responsible for the operational functioning of the hospital after hours. The South Gippsland Hospital prefers the candidate to have midwifery qualifications.

To be successful you will be able to demonstrate key selection criteria attributes associated with the position including:

• Demonstrated leadership and management experience of acute clinical areas, such as medical, surgical, maternity and emergency / urgent care.
• Demonstrated experience in managing staff and resources
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills
• Ability to create and maintain a healthy and safe place for patients and staff in compliance with organisational policies and procedures

Enquiries: Claire Kent, Director of Nursing, phone 56839777 or email claire.kent@sghs.com.au

Applications: Applications close on Wednesday 12 May  at 5pm.
Applications should address the key selection criteria.
Apply to: Human Resources Manager, South Gippsland Hospital, PO Box 104, Foster Victoria 3960 or emailed to HR@sghs.com.a

Youth Assist Clinic – Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Grade 3A – Casual

Position Description

South Gippsland Hospital  invites the appropriately skilled and experienced Nursing professionals to apply for the above position.

The Youth Assist Clinic (YAC) registered nurse will be responsible for operating the weekly adolescent health clinic. The YAC nurse will provide clinical assessment, early intervention and follow-up support to the GP on-site, providing evidence-based best practice nursing care.

• Experience as a Registered Nurse with demonstrated clinical experience.
• Evidence of advanced clinical skill set, relevant to Adolescent Health.
• Ability to set priorities and work collaboratively or autonomously in an efficient manner to meet the requirements of this role.
• Demonstrated ability to competently maintain documentation and statistical data.
• Well-developed verbal, written and IT communication and negotiation skills.
• Evidence of professional supervision and/or continued professional development.
• Ability to competently assume responsibility for the provision of clinical services at YAC.

For further information regarding the position please contact Bridie Behmer, Community Nursing Manager on 56839779 or at bridie.behmer@sghs.com.au

Applications must include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria within the position description and a current resume outlining relevant experience
Applications should address the key selection criteria and include a covering letter and current resume. Apply to:
Shianne Murray, Human Resource Manager
Email: HR@sghs.com.au or post to PO Box 104, Foster 3960
Applications close 5pm on Thursday 13 May 2021

Registered Nurse, Grade 3A– District Nurse
RN Grade 3A District Nurse
0.73 EFT Part time, fixed term leave replacement position from 26/6/2021 up until 20/9/2021
A job share arrangement may be considered

Position Description

The Grade 3A District Nurse provides comprehensive, safe and effective client nursing care using professional knowledge and skills to maximise health, wellbeing and independence of clients living in the South Gippsland Community. The Grade 3A District Nurse provides supervision, education and support to the Grade 2 Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Nursing Students working within the District Nursing Service. In the absence of the Community Nurse Manager the Grade 3A District Nurse will assume responsibility and accountability for service co-ordination in an effective and efficient manner.

To be suitable for this role you must have
• Experience as a Registered Nurse with demonstrated clinical experience in acute, community and palliative care nursing
• Evidence of advanced skill set relevant to the community nursing scope of practice
• Demonstrated knowledge of person centred care and goal directed care planning
• Ability to set priorities and work collaboratively or autonomously in an efficient manner to meet the requirements of this role
• Demonstrated ability to competently maintain documentation and statistical data
• Well-developed verbal, written and IT communication and negotiation skills
• Evidence of professional supervision and/or continued professional development
• Proven leadership skills to be able to competently assume responsibility for the provision of clinical services and management of allocated resources within the District Nursing Service in the absence of the Community Nurse Manager

Enquires to Bridie Behmer, Community Nurse Manager on 56839779 or bridie.behmer@sghs.com.au

Applications to include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria within the position description & a current resume outlining relevant experience
Applications to be submitted to Shianne Murray, HR Manager, by close of business  Tuesday 18 May 2021 HR@sghs.com.au or mail to PO Box 104, Foster 3960

Clinical Support Registered Nurse
Grade 3B
Permanent part time 0.21 EFT

Position Description

South Gippsland Hospital (SGH) invites the appropriately skilled and experienced nursing professionals to apply for the above position.

As an experienced clinical nurse the Clinical Support Nurse will be providing direct and indirect supervision of undergraduate and graduate nurses in the acute ward.
The role will promote and support a learning culture by assisting with the implementation of the:
• undergraduate registered nursing and enrolled nursing program
• graduate nurse program

To be suitable for this role you must have:
• Current Registration with Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board as a Registered Nurse
• Ability to provide evidence based nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in nursing
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication
• Demonstrated ability to provide student / graduate supervision in a positive and constructive manner
• Demonstrated experience and willingness to undertake relevant training / course to develop skills and acquire knowledge

Enquiries: Claire Kent, Director of Nursing, or Marion Bowron, Manager of Acute & Maternity Care, on 56839777

Applications: Applications close on Thursday 20 May 2021 at 5pm.
Applications should address the key selection criteria. Apply to: Human Resources Manager Email to HR@sghs.com.au or post to South Gippsland Hospital, PO Box 104, Foster Victoria 3960

Cook/Kitchen Assistant
Casual bank

HA1-GR2/3 (subject to qualification/shift)

Position Description

An opportunity exists within our catering department for a casual Cook/Kitchen Assistant.
Cooking and Kitchen Assistant shifts will be required for this position.

The successful applicant must demonstrate the following attributes:

• Ability to work a variety of shifts, across a 7 day a week roster
• Has effective and respectable communication skills
• Able to work well in a team environment
• Experience cooking within a health setting or a commercial kitchen is preferred

Enquiries: Contact Chelsee Griffin, Food Services Manager on 56839793
Applications: Applications close on Monday 24 May 2021 at 5pm
Applications should include resume and cover letter, addressing the key selection criteria.
Apply to: Human Resources Manager, South Gippsland Hospital, PO Box 104, Foster Victoria 3960 or emailed to HR@sghs.com.au

 

Administration Officer (front of house)

Grade 1A
Permanent part time 0.42 EFT

Position Description 

A vacancy exists for an Administration Officer. This role will be generally based at the community health reception, but can vary in location.

The role of the Administration Officer is a front line administrative role and is the first point of contact for all people visiting community health.

The role will be a set two days per week, yet to be determined to meet needs of the organisation.
The flexibility to work on other days, to provide backfill where required, would be preferable.

To be suitable for this role you must have

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organisation, prioritisation and time management skills.
• Well-developed computer skills
• Capacity and willingness to be flexible and to adapt to changing environments
Preferred
• Understanding of medical terminology
• Previous experience within a health setting
• Previous experience in patient information management systems

Enquiries: Shianne Murray, Business Manager on 56839717

Applications: Applications close on Wednesday 12 May 2021 at 5pm.
Applications should address the key selection criteria.

Apply to: Human Resources Manager Email to HR@sghs.com.au or post to South Gippsland Hospital, PO Box 104, Foster Victoria 3960

Expression of Interest
Social Worker, Grade 2
0.42 EFT – Fixed term position 17 weeks

Position Description

South Gippsland Hospital is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Grade 2 Social Worker to join our expanding Allied Health team for a fixed term project, with the possibility of an ongoing appointment. This position will improve the health and wellbeing of people in South Gippsland through the provision of safe, high quality clinical assessment, intervention and Social Work support in a community setting.
A strong knowledge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) system and a commitment to patient-centred, collaborative practice will contribute to positive client outcomes.

The successful applicant will demonstrate the following attributes:
• Suitable Social Work experience with demonstrated clinical knowledge, assessment and intervention skills
• Ability to provide high quality coordinated Social Work services in the community setting in association with other clinicians, the client, family and carers.
• Experience supporting clients to access the NDIS or a well-developed understanding of same.
• Well-developed verbal, written and IT communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to set priorities and work collaboratively or autonomously in an efficient manner to meet requirements of the role
• Evidence of professional supervision and current professional development
• Demonstrated ability to competently maintain documentation and statistical data

Enquiries to: Samantha Park, Director Community Health. Phone 0428 391 700
Expression of interest closes 5pm, Wednesday 12th May 2021.
Please submit your expression of interest to Shianne Murray, Human Resources Manager, Email HR@sghs.com.au

Home Care Packages Program

Health Care Worker, Casual Bank 

Classification – Health Care Worker CW11

Position Description

Are you passionate about aged care?  Can you demonstrate knowledge of, and commitment towards, supporting frail aged people to remain living at home? Do you enjoy getting out and about and supporting others to do so?  Do you want to work with a supportive and caring team?

We are recruiting to our casual bank of Health Care Workers (HCW) for the Home Care Package program.

Health Care Workers help clients to remain living safely at homes in accordance with their individual goals and preferences.

Tasks for the health care worker role may include (but not limited to):

• Provision of high quality, client directed services in the client’s home.
• Assistance with daily living activities, personal hygiene tasks, home duties, social support and/or providing home respite.
• Assistance with meal preparation and/or shopping.
• Identifying and reporting situations that require assistance from other healthcare staff.

Enquires to the Melissa Henwood, Home Care Packages Program Manager phone 56839777

Applications are to include a covering letter addressing the key selection criteria within the position description and your resume outlining relevant experience to  HR@sghs.com.au or mail to PO Box 104, Foster 3960.  Applications will be reviewed on submission.

We are looking to recruit to our nursing casual bank.

Registered Nurse & Midwife, Grade 2

• Current Registration with Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board as a Registered Nurse / Midwife
• Ability to provide evidence based midwifery and/or nursing care as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Ability to work across all shifts on the roster including night duty and weekends
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in nursing and midwifery care (where applicable)
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication
• Values aligned with the South Gippsland Hospital

Enquiries: Contact Marion Bowron, Manager of Acute & Maternity Care , marion.bowron@sghs.com.au

Apply to: Human Resources Manager, South Gippsland Hospital, PO Box 104, Foster Victoria 3960 or emailed to HR@sghs.com.au