Respiratory Nurse

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, United States Austin Health Full time


Full time, part time, permanent roles


Heidelberg location, Austin campus


$69k-$92k base + salary packaging + super (pro-rata for part time)


Family friendly and supportive team culture



Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the Northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.



The Medical Division is currently offering the below exciting opportunities:



Respiratory / Ventilation weaning - Ward 5 West


Austin Campus


Permanent Full time and Part-time hours available - 128hrs/per week



Ward 5 West is a 28 bed acute medical ward belonging to the Division of Medical Services. The Service consists of the following areas: Respiratory High Dependency Unit (HDU), The Victorian Respiratory Support Service (VRSS), The Ventilation Weaning Unit (VWU), Sleep Laboratory and Infectious Diseases Unit. 5 West cares for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), respiratory failure, chest infections and Asthma. 



About the role:



As an Austin Health Nurse you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of evidence-based nursing care in designated medical specialties, in order to optimize health outcomes for the community.



Key responsibilities will see you:



Support a philosophy of care, which is patient focused, from admission to discharge, and where the family is welcome in the carers team


Ensure the well-being and safety of patients by following the values and principles, which underpin best practice in relation to patient care, education and patient rights


Achieve and maintain the skills necessary, through personal professional development, to plan, prioritize and implement holistic patient care



About you:



You will be someone who enjoys working as a part of a supportive team committed to excellence in patient care. You’ll have an interest in self-development and education, and actively seek out opportunities to grow your skillset.



You’ll further have:



Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registered Nurse registration


Minimum of 2 years acute clinical experience


Previous respiratory nursing experience


A commitment to quality, best practice and environmental safety


The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form



Our benefits:



Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:



Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging


A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program


Mentoring and career development opportunities


Car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists


Six weeks annual leave



Inclusion at Austin:



We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQI+, and people of any age.



Work with us



If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working with Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to the hiring manager



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