Registered Nurse, Surgical Ward 1 at Albury Wodonga Health

Albury, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing, Patient Assessment, IV Management, CVAD Management, Wound Management, Multidisciplinary Care, Quality Management, Evidence Based Practice, Clinical Governance, Teamwork, WHS Legislation, Patient Monitoring, Care Planning, Observation, Communication, Electronic Information Systems

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

About the Role Closing Date: 21/10/2025 Albury Wodonga Health requires Registered Nurses to join our dynamic team on Surgical Ward 1. Surgical Ward 1 is a 23-bed unit, specialising in the pre and post operative care of elective (orthopaedic, plastics, general surgical) and emergency surgery/ trauma patients. Primary responsibilities include general nursing duties, pre and post operative monitoring and observation, IV & CVAD management, comprehensive patient assessment, escalation of deterioration, complex wound management and multidisciplinary care planning. We are a great team and would love the opportunity to work with you. Surgical Ward 1 is actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity; Australian Citizen, Permanent resident or has working rights in Australia. 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. Demonstrates an understanding of and the ability to practice within a quality and risk management framework. Is able to describe and demonstrate the utilisation of evidence based practice into own practice. Understanding of WHS legislation as it relates to employees’ responsibilities. An ability to describe clinical governance as it pertains to nursing / midwifery. The ability to utilise electronic information systems / software used across healthcare settings. Employment Type: Permanent full-time position. If you require any information please contact Sarah O'Grady via Sarah.Ogrady@awh.org.au For more information please refer to the Position Description. 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. Join our Talent Community Not the right role for you? Let us know what you’re seeking! We’d love you to join our Talent Community so our team can connect with you about other opportunities. To register your details, click Join our Team

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include general nursing duties, pre and post operative monitoring and observation, IV & CVAD management, comprehensive patient assessment, escalation of deterioration, complex wound management and multidisciplinary care planning. The role involves caring for elective and emergency surgery/trauma patients in a 23-bed surgical unit.