Registered Nurse

Grade 2 Registered Nurse, GEM Unit, Kew

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Friendly and challenging work environment!
• Fixed term contract 0.5 FTE from Feb 2026 - Feb 2027

About the Role
The Geriatric Evaluation Management (GEM) Unit - Kew is a progressive and dynamic 24-bed unit specialising in the care of the older person. With an emphasis on person-centred care, our interdisciplinary team partner with consumers to optimise outcomes and preserve human dignity. The successful candidate is a member of the clinical multidisciplinary team and fulfils their role under the guidance and support of the Nurse Unit Manager or delegate.

•  Practice within a “patient centred care” framework
• Maintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skillfully undertake clinical work
• Actively contribute to supporting a high functioning nursing and multidisciplinary team
• Communicate effectively, with patients and staff at all levels
• Utilise written and verbal communication skills
• Identify risk and proactively work to minimise and manage
• Take all necessary care and precautions when undertaking clinical procedures
• Complete annual clinical competencies
  
  Classifications for this position will range from YP3 - YP9 ($69,253.60 - $92,601.60 pro rata per annum).
  
  Your Contribution
  
  • Have strong communication skills and demonstrate an understanding of patients with complex social dynamics.
  • Assist Graduate Nurses, Grade 2 Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, casual nursing staff, agency nursing staff and student nurses.
  • Accurately document patient care in accordance with health service guidelines.
  • Respond to clinical changes in patient’s condition and initiate consultation with relevant medical/nursing and inter-disciplinary team as required.
  • Current Nursing Registration with AHPRA
  • Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain
    
  
  What we Offer
  
  • A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
  • Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
  • A healthy work/life balance encouraged
  • Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
  • Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
  • Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
  • Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
  • Culture of continuous improvement
    
  
  
  About Geriatric Evaluation Management - Kew
  The Geriatric Evaluation and Management Unit at Kew is a progressive and dynamic 24 bed unit specialising in care of the older person. With an emphasis on person-centred care, our inter-disciplinary team partners with patients and families to optimise outcomes and preserve human dignity.
  
  Working at St Vincent’s
  St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
  
  Application
  Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application, for attention of NUM Simon Delaney.
  
  Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
  We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
  Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
  SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
  This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.