Registered Nurse (DPU)

Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region

About the role

Are you seeking a diverse and rewarding Registered Nurse role at a leading regional hospital? Join our Day Procedure Unit at Latrobe Regional Health, where a ‘world of opportunities awaits'.

Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) is currently seeking dedicated and experienced Registered Nurses to join our Day Procedure Unit on an ongoing, part time basis. EFT is to be negotiated with the successful candidates. 

LRH's Registered Nurses in our DPU, are to provide safe nursing care in line with our clinical and customer service standards. Our RN's support the delivery of safe and competent nursing care for all Perioperative patients and unite all LRH nurses as one team, embracing all difference and nurturing all strengths. 

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with AHPRA. 
• Current competency in Basic Life Support. 
• Current competency in Advanced Life Support is desirable. 
• Evidence of completion of a Graduate Program or Discovery Program is desirable. 
• Evidence of recent professional development.
• Evidence of recent Surgical post-operative experience. 
• Appropriate clinical skills and experience in specific area of nursing. 
• Up to date with current best practice. 

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Multidisciplinary teamwork across the hospital.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing services.
   

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Jo Neave - Acting Nurse Unit Manager, Day Procedure Unit via email: JNeave@lrh.com.au for a confidential discussion. Please click here for a copy of the Position Description.

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website: www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey by submitting your application. All applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume. 

Applications close: 5th June 2025. Interviews will commence prior to the closing date. 

Please note: we are unable to accept applications from international candidates at this time. 

Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.

Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide an original valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.

Diversity and inclusion

We actively embrace workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, and encourage applications from across our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au