Registered Nurse

Registered nurse

Surgical & Paediatric Unit

• Fixed Term Part Time, up to 48hours per fortnight (parental leave backfill until April 2027)
• Casual opportunities also available

Nurses & Midwives Enterprise Agreement 2024 - 2028 -  YP3 > YP9 - $43.81579 - $54.40789 per hour

We currently have a Fixed Term Part Time position (up to 48 hours per fortnight – parental leave backfill) and Casual opportunities, available in our Surgical and Paediatrics Ward for suitably qualified Nurses. Casuals are employed on an ‘as needs’ basis to backfill leave and extra shifts on days, nights and weekends. Casual positions do not include regular hours.

We are seeking Registered Nurses who are reliable and motivated, enjoy contributing to a hard‑working multidisciplinary team, and are dedicated to making a positive difference to the health care of our patients. Experience in surgical nursing is highly regarded but not essential, as you will be well supported by a dedicated and experienced team of nursing professionals within the surgical and paediatric environment

We offer a friendly, team focused work environment, comprehensive orientation to the department and organisation, in house salary packaging and free car parking.

Our preferred candidate will have to:

• Assist the Nurse Unit Manager/delegate to monitor standards of professional practice and service delivery through West Gippsland Healthcare Group Quality Framework to ensure all patients, residents and clients receive clinical treatment that is appropriate for their condition and based on currently available best practice.
• Contribute to the implementation and achievement of activities identified in the ward/departments annual business plan.
• Identify areas of nursing practice where improvement can be made to the quality of patient, resident and client care.
• Support and actively participate in quality improvement activities.
• Represent the ward/department on nominated committees, working groups and projects as designated by the Nurse Unit Manager/delegate ensuring information is shared with the team.
• Comply with West Gippsland Healthcare Group Risk Management framework.
• Identify clinical risk through incident reporting and analysis and record review.
• Assist the Nurse Unit Manager/delegate to objectively investigate complaints with point of service resolution and implementation of strategies to prevent reoccurrence.
• Actively participate in the Accreditation and Quality Improvement Programs and preparation for organisational accreditation surveys.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) administered through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Experience in a Surgical or Paediatric Nursing environment.
• A demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal and professional development, as evidenced in a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) record/Professional Practice Portfolio (PPP).
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• An ability to work well under pressure and be flexible to changing priorities and environment.

IMPORTANT: Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.

About our organisation

Did you know that our Warragul hospital is conveniently located just a 30-minute drive from Pakenham, with a stress-free commute along the freeway? What's more, the Baw Baw Shire is one of the fastest-growing Local Government Areas in the country.

While our hospital may be ageing, our most precious asset is not the building but the exceptional quality of care delivered by our remarkable staff. Joining us means becoming part of a team that's more than just colleagues; we're a friendly and welcoming family. At West Gippsland Healthcare Group, we believe in caring for our community because we are the community.

At West Gippsland Healthcare Group, we take pride in our commitment to fostering diversity and equality within our team. We warmly welcome applications from every corner of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTI community, and those with first-hand experience of living with a disability. Your unique perspective and background are valuable to us, and we look forward to your application.

Who wouldn't want to be part of such a remarkable journey? So, dust off your CV and prepare to embark on an inspiring career with us here at West Gippsland Health. Your future awaits!

West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Access to employee assistance program
• Salary packaging
• Free Parking

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six-month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Further details and how to apply

Further information is contained in the Position Description.  Applications are to be submitted by selecting 'Apply Now' and should include a current CV and cover letter. Responses to the selection criteria are recommended/optional. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Babymol Varkey, NUM Surgical/Paediatric Unit on (03) 5623 0721.

Applications close:12 November 2026* (applications may close earlier)

* Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open for a minimum of  fourteen (14) days for externally advertised positions from the date of advertisement and may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate/s are identified.

As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability. 

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.