Registered Nurse G2 - 2 North

About the role 2 North specialises in Orthopaedic care, including same day joint replacement, trauma and elective surgery. The ward culture is very positive and team orientated. It is supportive of new staff looking to be part of our team and has senior experienced clinicians to help with the transition.Our team is great in managing overnight admissions to complex patients and involving the family/next of kin in the patients care to achieve the best outcome possible.Professional development is supported for both clinical skills and career progression. There are centre for education opportunities for both of these and external courses are also welcomed.We support undergraduate students and Registered Nurses that are a part of the graduate program.We are a 24-hour unit and have a roster that allows flexibility to meet personal commitments.Key Responsibilities Will be employed to work in either the Acute Operations Directorate Is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating evidence-based nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal healthcare outcomes for people of all ages and cultural groupPractices independently and interdependently assuming accountability and responsibility for their own actions and the delegation of care to other healthcare workers as requiredDevelops professional practice in accordance with the health needs of the population and changing patterns of disease and illnessCompletes all mandatory education and participates in organizational education and professional developmentWorks collaboratively with the Nurse Unit Manager and the team to support and enhance the core business of the designated clinical area Skills and experience Recent acute experience in Orthopaedic/Surgical NursingCurrent registration with APHRA Culture & BenefitsAt Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites. Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunitiesSalary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidaysDiscounted on-site parkingAccess to discounted health club membershipStaff rewards and recognition programs About Grampians Health Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.Ballarat RegionBallarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state’s fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes.