About Orthopaedic Services at Monash Health

South West 3 (SW3) is a 36-bed unit that provides holistic care to elective and emergency trauma Orthopaedic patients. Patients are admitted to SW3 with a wide variety of orthopaedic and acute medical/surgical problems who can be discharged to a variety of settings including home, rehabilitation, other health care services and aged care services. We pride ourselves on the delivery of high-quality care and strive for positive outcomes and experiences for our patients and staff. This is a fast-paced work environment that provides opportunities and challenges for staff.

We are a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team environment who work closely together to care for patients along with providing opportunity for staff development and growth in areas that staff are passionate about. We are patient focussed and are committed to working as a team to enable priority patient care of the highest standard.

About The Role

We currently have multiple opportunities for suitably experienced Registered Nurses to join our team in providing excellent care to our complex patients. Full time and Part time position, Working across a 24/7 rotating roster including morning, afternoon and night shift we are looking for your flexibility within this role.

With a strong education focus supporting new and ongoing staff through in-service, clinical support and backing to pursue further studies, enabling you to advance your career within Monash Health along with access to resources whilst working in a knowledgeable and diverse team.

About You

Naturally you are a clear and positive communicator, quickly establishing rapport with the people you work with. You are also passionate about delivering patient centred care at all times.

As a valuable member of a wider team, we are committed to working with you to become your professional best. We offer clinical education sessions, on the job training and career progression to enable you to further develop your Clinical and Leadership skills.

• You are adaptable to a changing environment as we work together to deliver first class service.
• Alongside your caring and engaging manner, you have a positive work attitude, strong communication skills and a strong people-person focus allowing you to engage with our patients and their families.

What You Need:

• Demonstrated Elective and Trauma Orthopaedic nursing experience
• Current AHPRA registration
• Australian working rights
• Proof of immunisation

What we offer:

• Being part of our leading and growing organisation
• Appropriate orientation across all sites and supernumerary time at the commencement of each rotation
• Mentorship and career guidance and opportunities to progress your career
• access to Monash Health in-house learning portals to further expand your clinical skills and knowledge base
• avenues to further develop your leadership and project management skills.

In addition, you will have access to benefits including salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay, access to onsite subsidised staff subsidised car parking and uniform and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

How to Apply

Monash Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles.

Applications will only be accepted via the Monash Health online Mercury System only, which can be accessed by clicking Apply Now. Email applications will not be considered.

Existing Monash Health Employees should apply using your Monash Health employee account. For any queries regarding employee accounts contact Recruitment Services by email – [email protected] using the subject line: Registered Nurses - Orthopaedic enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Offers of employment can only be made once all required probity checks have been completed. These include:

• reference checks;
• a clear Police Check conducted within the last three months;
• a current Victorian Employee Working with Children’s Check (or proof of payment for same);and
• proof of immunisation.

A request to conduct probity checks does not guarantee that an offer of employment will be made.

As part of our selection process, you may be invited by email to participate in an on-camera video interview.

Under the Victorian Public Health orders, all employees working within the Public Health system must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and are required to provide acceptable evidence of their vaccination status. The current orders require evidence of three doses.

All applicants to positions with Monash Health will need to upload acceptable evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19 as part of their application. Acceptable evidence is a copy of your Immunisation History Statement or your COVID-19 Digital Certificate, which can be accessed via MyGov.

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