Registered Nurse- Transition to Specialty Practice - Perioperative stream

About the Role

Closing Date: 10/11/2024 

• Join the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne
• Competitive salary plus generous salary packaging options

About the role

The Transition to Speciality Perioperative Nurse will be a valued member of the Albury and Wodonga Perioperative teams rotating across both campuses.

Applications are sought from Registered Nurses who are finishing their graduate year or in their junior years of practice who are seeking career exposure and experience in perioperative nursing.  The successful applicant will be supported in areas of perioperative nursing as per the Perioperative Capability Framework – Anaesthetics, Recovery, Instrument & Circulating nursing. They will have access to the perioperative educator, ACORN standards and may have an opportunity to have cross campus placements.  Our TSP program is designed to provide the registered nurse with the skills, knowledge and attributes that are required to transition into perioperative nursing and potential preparation for Post Graduate Specialty study in the future.

We encourage applicants who meet the following criteria to apply: 

Current Nursing and/or Midwifery Registration with APHRA (Australian Health Practitioners Agency). 

Demonstrates a person and family centred approach to decision making and care planning activities.

Ability to work as a team member within a multidisciplinary environment. 

 Employment Type: These positions are a fixed term, part time position (0.8FTE).  This is an excellent opportunity for nurses with little exposure to the operating theatre to experience perioperative nursing. 

For further details, please refer to the PD0102 Registered Nurse - Registered Midwife Position Description.pdf or alternatively contact Claire Phelps at claire.phelps@awh.org.au for a confidential discussion.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028.  This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.
 

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development. 

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.
Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must be fully vaccinated or hold an approved medical contraindication certificate. Successful candidates will need to provide documentation of their COVID-19 and flu vaccination status.
 

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