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Eastern HealthPosted on the employer’s careers page · careers.easternhealth.org.au

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Description (EN)

Registered Nurse – Special Care Nursery

  • Permanent part-time or full-time opportunity
  • Box Hill Hospital | Ward 3.3 | Close to public transport
  • Join our amazing team in providing excellent care to the community

 

Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne’s east and beyond.

 

About the role

Box Hill Hospital Special Care Nursery is a 12-bed unit that currently provides a level four high dependency neonatal service. We are working towards becoming a level five neonatal service. With support from our multi-skilled team, you will be able to utilise your clinical knowledge and experience to provide specialised, family centred nursery care to babies (from 32 weeks gestation) with a range of clinical conditions (including Bubble CPAP and High flow). 

As a team member of our unit, you will be part of a highly dedicated multi-disciplinary team incorporating medical, nursing, clerical and allied   health professionals. We pride ourselves on providing our patients with timely access to high quality care. We offer great learning opportunities and career progression. We are a supportive, diverse and cohesive unit. 

 

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

  • Relevant experience in NICU or higher level SCN
  • Current registration with AHPRA 
  • Availability to work a rotating roster
  • Post Graduate qualifications in Neonatal Care (desirable)
  • Competent Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation
  • Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
  • A strong commitment to high quality care
  • The ability to work as part of a diverse team
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

What we offer

Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:

  • Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways. 
  • Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
  • Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
  • Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.

 

Interested in joining us? 

If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we'd encourage you to apply and share what you can bring to the role. You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required. 

 

Our commitments

We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team. We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture. We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible. 

 

If you are a current Eastern Health employee, please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply.

Please click here to view the position description

Contact Person: Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Unit

Contact Email: NMWorkforce@easternhealth.org.au

 

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

 

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

 

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe and Welcoming | Partnering in care | Innovate, Learn and Lead

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