Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne.  Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency and intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care.

LRH has a number of outstanding facilities following a recent expansion. These include a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, large Emergency Department, endoscopy suites and modern and contemporary inpatient units. These complement extensive Allied Health amenities including a gym and pool.

LRH is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland. LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across the region and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people and older persons.

Gippsland provides a fantastic regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne.

We are currently seeking experienced Health Information Managers and/or Clinical Coders to join our friendly, supportive coding team on a temporary basis. Candidates interested in a temporary appointment from 13 August 2018 to 2 November 2018, working up to 32 hours per week are encouraged to apply.

Suitable candidates should have a strong commitment to excellence and be willing to work onsite using paper-based medical records with electronic results. There is a vast casemix at LRH, providing an extensive and exciting range of Health Information and Coding activities where you will be required to undertake accurate.

The successful candidate will have:   

• A sound understanding of current coding standards and casemix funding;
• Effective communication and organisational skills; and
• The ability to work independently as well as in a team member.

Essential: 

• Recognised HIM and/or Clinical Coding qualifications (HIMAA, OTEN or equivalent)
• Sound knowledge of medical terminology
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical coding systems and Australian Coding Standards
• Competent in use of MS Office suite of products and client / Patient computer systems, including data entry and use
• Commitment to working in a team environment
• Experience coding in a busy environment  and able to meet deadlines
• Experience working with minimal supervision
• Minimum of 2 years’ recent coding experience using 3M Codefinder

Desirable: 

• Successful completion of the HIMAA Intermediate or Advanced Coding Qualification
• Experience working with in-house patient management software program e.g. iPM
• Extensive coding experience covering acute, medical, surgical, maternity, ICU and extended care

For further information, please contact Diane Draper, Manager Health information Unit on (03) 5173 8501.

The successful applicant will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check.

Latrobe Regional Hospital supports Equal Employment Opportunity by recognising and valuing inclusion and diversity. The hospital encourages all people from different cultures and backgrounds to apply for our advertised positions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants are encouraged to apply. Successful appointment will be based on merit and satisfactorily passing a Police Check and Working With Children’s Check. LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to assist on (03) 5173 8831.

To apply for this vacancy please visit our website – http:// www.lrh.com.au and go to our Careers Section.

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne.  Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency and intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care.

LRH has a number of outstanding facilities following a recent expansion. These include a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, large Emergency Department, endoscopy suites and modern and contemporary inpatient units. These complement extensive Allied Health amenities including a gym and pool.

LRH is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland. LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across the region and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people and older persons.

Gippsland provides a fantastic regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and suitably qualified Grade 2 Social Worker to join the Social Work team at Latrobe Regional Hospital or for a Grade 1 Social Worker ready to take the next step in their career.

Reporting to the Social Work Manager the successful applicant will play an important role in providing psychosocial support to patients and clients who are experiencing chronic, acute or terminal illnesses.

The successful applicant will be required to:

• Optimise patient focused psychosocial outcomes by providing an ethical, accountable, client focused, efficient and effective Social Work service within a discharge planning framework
• Provide leadership and role model professional, positive behaviours within the Social Work team and the broader organisation
• Provide ethical and supportive supervision to staff and students to promote a positive team environment
• Demonstrate a willingness and capacity to deputise for Social Work Manager when required and mutually agreed by both parties
• Advocate for families and clients to resolve crises
• Make appropriate referrals to community resources to assist consumers in their recovery, including ensure service efficacy and
• Accurately monitor, evaluate and record client progress according to reach measureable goals

To be successful in this position you will need to have:

• A Bachelor Degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW); postgraduate qualifications desirable
• At least 2 years of clinical experience post-graduation in the provision of advanced Social Work practice, preferably within a health care setting
• Sound experience and skills to provide both formal and informal supervision to Social Work students
• Knowledge of appropriate legislation, standards and processes applicable to hospital Social Work
• Knowledge of issues associated with disability, health and wellness and awareness of the impact of these illnesses on our clients and their families
• Experience in health, crisis intervention and/or loss and grief recovery focused care and supportive counselling
• The ability to manage and appropriately prioritise a complex clinical caseload
• The ability to supervise social Work students on placements

LRH offers an environment where passionate people thrive. If you are eager to broaden your experience and skills base, enjoy a challenging and fast paced environment with a rewarding career in health care, please submit your application.

For further information about this position please contact Michelle Butler, Social Work Manager on (03) 5173 8428.

The successful applicant will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. 

Latrobe Regional Hospital supports Equal Employment Opportunity by recognising and valuing inclusion and diversity. The hospital encourages all people from different cultures and backgrounds to apply for our advertised positions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants are encouraged to apply. LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to assist on (03) 5173 8831 or kooriliaison@lrh.com.au

To apply for this vacancy please visit our website – www.lrh.com.au and go to our Careers Section.

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne.  Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency and intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care.

LRH has a number of outstanding facilities following a recent expansion. These include a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, large Emergency Department, endoscopy suites and modern and contemporary inpatient units. These complement extensive Allied Health amenities including a gym and pool.

LRH is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland. LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across the region and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people and older persons.

Gippsland provides a fantastic regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and suitably qualified Grade 2 Social Worker to join the Social Work team at Latrobe Regional Hospital or for a Grade 1 Social Worker ready to take the next step in their career.

Reporting to the Social Work Manager the successful applicant will play an important role in providing psychosocial support to patients and clients who are experiencing chronic, acute or terminal illnesses.

The successful applicant will be required to:

• Optimise patient focused psychosocial outcomes by providing an ethical, accountable, client focused, efficient and effective Social Work service within a discharge planning framework
• Provide leadership and role model professional, positive behaviours within the Social Work team and the broader organisation
• Provide ethical and supportive supervision to staff and students to promote a positive team environment
• Demonstrate a willingness and capacity to deputise for Social Work Manager when required and mutually agreed by both parties
• Advocate for families and clients to resolve crises
• Make appropriate referrals to community resources to assist consumers in their recovery, including ensure service efficacy and
• Accurately monitor, evaluate and record client progress according to reach measureable goals.

 To be successful in this position you will need to have:

• A Bachelor Degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW); postgraduate qualifications desirable.
• At least 2 years clinical experience post-graduation in the provision of advanced Social Work practice, preferably within a health care setting.
• Sound experience and skills to provide both formal and informal supervision to Social Work students.
• Knowledge of appropriate legislation, standards and processes applicable to hospital Social Work.
• Knowledge of issues associated with disability, health and wellness and awareness of the impact of these illnesses on our clients and their families.
• Experience in health, crisis intervention and/or loss and grief recovery focused care and supportive counselling.
• The ability to manage and appropriately prioritise a complex clinical caseload.
• The ability to supervise social Work students on placements.

LRH offers an environment where passionate people thrive. If you are eager to broaden your experience and skills base, enjoy a challenging and fast paced environment with a rewarding career in health care, please submit your application.

For further information about this position please contact Michelle Butler, Social Work Manager on (03) 5173 8428.

The successful applicant will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. 

Latrobe Regional Hospital supports Equal Employment Opportunity by recognising and valuing inclusion and diversity. The hospital encourages all people from different cultures and backgrounds to apply for our advertised positions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants are encouraged to apply. Successful appointment will be based on merit and satisfactorily passing a Police Check and Working With Children’s Check. LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to assist on (03) 5173 8831 or kooriliaison@lrh.com.au

To apply for this vacancy please visit our website – www.lrh.com.au and go to our Careers Section.

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne.  Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency and intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care.

LRH has a number of outstanding facilities following a recent expansion. These include a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, large Emergency Department, endoscopy suites and modern and contemporary inpatient units. These complement extensive Allied Health amenities including a gym and pool.

LRH is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland. LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across the region and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people and older persons.

Gippsland provides a fantastic regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our team of 18 on a Permanent Full Time basis.

The Latrobe Regional Hospital Occupational Therapy department provides inpatient acute & subacute services in addition to a variety of outpatient & community services..

The successful applicant will benefit from the support of a department that aims for excellence in all areas of service delivery.

Rotations are available through diverse areas such as orthopaedic, acute and rehabilitation units in addition to mental health (community and acute) and community rehabilitation services.

The successful applicant will have:

• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to work successfully within a team
• A sound knowledge base in Occupational Therapy theory and practice and
• Commitment to skill development and enhancing client outcomes.
   

 Essential Qualifications :  

• Recognised degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current AHPRA registration
• Current Drivers Licence

For further information and a position description please contact Nicole Tierney, Occupational Therapy Manager on telephone (03) 5173 8383 or email – ntierney@lrh.com.au.

The successful applicant will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. 

Latrobe Regional Hospital supports Equal Employment Opportunity by recognising and valuing inclusion and diversity. The hospital encourages all people from different cultures and backgrounds to apply for our advertised positions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants are encouraged to apply. Successful appointment will be based on merit and satisfactorily passing a Police Check and Working With Children’s Check. LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to assist on (03) 5173 8831 or kooriliaison@lrh.com.au

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne.  Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency and intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care.

LRH has a number of outstanding facilities following a recent expansion. These include a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, large Emergency Department, endoscopy suites and modern and contemporary inpatient units. These complement extensive Allied Health amenities including a gym and pool.

LRH is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland. LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across the region and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people and older persons.

Gippsland provides a fantastic regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and suitably qualified Grade 2 Social Worker to join the Social Work team at Latrobe Regional Hospital on a Part Time Ongoing basis (0.4EFT) in the Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service (VPRS).This may also be a new opportunity for a current Grade 2 Social Worker to take the next step in their Social Work Career. 

The VPRS caters for children and adolescents who require specialist interdisciplinary rehabilitation.

VPRS aims to provide all Victorian children who require specialist rehabilitation the ability to access the services that they need, when they need it and in the most appropriate location, no matter where the family lives.

Latrobe Regional Hospital is the designated specialist referral centre for the Gippsland region, delivering a comprehensive range of quality customer focused services to all the community.

Reporting to the Social Work Manager the successful applicant will play an important role in supporting our clients with the psychosocial support required to cope with chronic, acute or terminal illnesses.

The successful applicant will be required to:

• Focus on optimising psychosocial outcomes with a patient focused, discharge planning framework
• Advocate for families and clients to resolve crises
• Make appropriate referrals to community resources to assist consumers in their recovery, including ensure service efficacy
• Provide support and guidance to our students, and
• Accurately monitor, evaluate and record client progress according to reach measurable goals.
   

To be successful in this position you will need to have:

• A Bachelor Degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of advanced social work practice
• Knowledge of issues associated with disability, health and wellness and awareness of the impact of these illnesses on our clients and their families
• Commitment to advocating for and being sensitive to issues pertaining to an array of clients from varied cultural backgrounds
• Experience in health, crisis intervention and/or loss and grief recovery focused care and supportive counselling, and
• The ability to manage and appropriately prioritise a complex clinical caseload.

LRH offers an environment where passionate people thrive. If you are eager to broaden your experience and skills base, enjoy a challenging and fast paced environment with a rewarding career in health care, please submit your application.

For further information about this position please contact Michelle Butler, Social Work Manager on (03) 5173 8383.

The successful applicant will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. 

Latrobe Regional Hospital supports Equal Employment Opportunity by recognising and valuing inclusion and diversity. The hospital encourages all people from different cultures and backgrounds to apply for our advertised positions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants are encouraged to apply. Successful appointment will be based on merit and satisfactorily passing a Police Check and Working With Children’s Check. LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to assist on (03) 5173 8831 or kooriliaison@lrh.com.au

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne.  Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency and intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care.

LRH has a number of outstanding facilities following a recent expansion. These include a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, large Emergency Department, endoscopy suites and modern and contemporary inpatient units. These complement extensive Allied Health amenities including a gym and pool.

LRH is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland. LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across the region and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people and older persons.

Gippsland provides a fantastic regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne.

We are currently seeking experienced Health Information Managers and/or Clinical Coders to join our friendly, supportive coding team in the following positions:

Part time ongoing – 15 hours per week

Casual hours also available

Suitable candidates should have a strong commitment to excellence and be willing to work onsite using paper-based medical records with electronic results. There is a vast casemix at LRH, providing an extensive and exciting range of Health Information and Coding activities where you will be required to undertake accurate, comprehensive and timely clinical coding.

The successful candidate will have:   

·         A sound understanding of current coding standards and casemix funding;

·         Effective communication and organisational skills; and

·         The ability to work independently as well as in a team member.

Essential: 

·         Recognised HIM and/or Clinical Coding qualifications (HIMAA, OTEN or equivalent)

·         Sound knowledge of medical terminology

·         Comprehensive knowledge of clinical coding systems and Australian Coding Standards

·         Competent in use of MS Office suite of products and client / Patient computer systems, including data entry and use

·         Commitment to working in a team environment

·         Experience coding in a busy environment  and able to meet deadlines

·         Experience working with minimal supervision

·         Minimum of 2 years’ recent coding experience using 3M Codefinder

Desirable: 

·         Successful completion of the HIMAA Intermediate or Advanced Coding Qualification

·         Experience working with in-house patient management software program e.g. iPM

·         Extensive coding experience covering acute, medical, surgical, maternity, ICU and extended care

For further information, please contact Diane Draper, Manager Health information Unit on (03) 5173 8501.

The successful applicant will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check.

Latrobe Regional Hospital supports Equal Employment Opportunity by recognising and valuing inclusion and diversity. The hospital encourages all people from different cultures and backgrounds to apply for our advertised positions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants are encouraged to apply. Successful appointment will be based on merit and satisfactorily passing a Police Check and Working With Children’s Check. LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to assist on (03) 5173 8831.

This position constitutes a Special Measure from s.12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

To apply for this vacancy please visit our website – http:// www.lrh.com.au and go to our Careers Section.

Latrobe Regional Hospital

Nephrologist

We are currently building our Medical team and seek a Nephrologist to join our highly professional and enthusiastic group. There may be a requirement to participate with the general medicine physician on-call roster and ward support.

For the right candidate, we offer attractive support arrangements and a range of options within the package.

Suitably qualified applicants can be considered for an academic  co-appointment to Monash University's Gippsland Medical School. It would be expected that an academic appointee would spend some of their time in teaching and/or research. The exact terms and conditions of such an academic appointment may be negotiated subsequently to the offer of the hospital appointment to a successful candidate.

Dialysis Unit
The LRH Dialysis Unit opened in 1990, the first of 8 satellite centres in the Gippsland region. The haemodialysis unit has 12 dialysis machines and currently dialyses 42 patients per week with the ability to expand to 48 patients as required. Dialysis services include: haemodialysis/haemodiafiltration, sequential dialysis, BTM/BVM monitoring, iron infusions, inpatient, holiday & respite dialysis. The peritoneal dialysis unit is currently managing 24 patients across Gippsland and is expected to significantly expand this year. Monash Medical Centre, the dialysis parent hospital, also provides support services at LRH including renal outpatient clinics and vascular surgery (including AVF, tunnelled catheters and Tenckhoff catheters on site).

LRH functions as a satellite haemodialysis unit however we attempt to continue to dialyse stable chronic patients if they are hospitalised and new patients are commenced at LRH.

Renal transplant patients commonly have a shared care arrangement with a local nephrologist for their outpatient care with Monash Health after their initial inpatient stay.

Latrobe Regional Hospital serves a population of 230,000 across 44,000kms of Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley with in excess of 25,500 annual admissions.

For Further Information regarding this position please contact Dr Simon Fraser, Cheif Medical Officer on telephone (03) 5173 8823 or via email sfraser@lrh.com.au

The successful applicant will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. 

Latrobe Regional Hospital supports Equal Employment Opportunity by recognising and valuing inclusion and diversity. The hospital encourages all people from different cultures and backgrounds to apply for our advertised positions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants are encouraged to apply.

Successful appointment will be based on merit and satisfactorily passing a Police Check and Working With Children’s Check.

LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to assist on (03) 5173 8831 or kooriliaison@lrh.com.au

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne.  Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency and intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care.

LRH has a number of outstanding facilities following a recent expansion. These include a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, large Emergency Department, endoscopy suites and modern and contemporary inpatient units. These complement extensive Allied Health amenities including a gym and pool.

LRH is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland. LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across the region and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people and older persons.

Gippsland provides a fantastic regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and suitably qualified clinician to join the CYMHS team at Latrobe Regional Hospital on a /Fixed Term Part Time/  basis. The position is based at Warragul

Reporting to the Manager LRH CYMHS the successful applicant will play an important role in Child and Youth Mental Health Service delivery.

The successful applicant will be required to:

Provide clinical mental health service to children/young persons and their families/carers

• Work with in a multidisciplinary team
• Assess plan, implement and evaluate care provision to CYMHS clients and their families /carers, and
• Work collaboratively with external service providers.

 To be successful in this position you will need to have:

• A current Working with Children check
• A current driver’s license, and
• Police check

 For further information about this position please contact Francis O’Dowd, (03) 5128 0100.

Applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. 

Latrobe Regional Hospital supports Equal Employment Opportunity by recognising and valuing inclusion and diversity. The hospital encourages all people from different cultures and backgrounds to apply for our advertised positions

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne.  Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency and intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care.

LRH has a number of outstanding facilities following a recent expansion. These include a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, large Emergency Department, endoscopy suites and modern and contemporary inpatient units. These complement extensive Allied Health amenities including a gym and pool.

LRH is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland. LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across the region and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people and older persons.

Gippsland provides a fantastic regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne.

 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and suitably qualified Enrolled nurse to join the Macalister team at Latrobe Regional Hospital on a Part Time basis.

The successful applicant will be required to:

1. Attend aggression management training on commencement
2. Commit to ongoing professional and personal development and
3. Adhere to LRH and other legislative requirement of the role

 To be successful in this position you will need to have:

1. Excellent communication skills
2. Critical and analytical ability
3. Patient focus care, and
4. Ability to work in a team dynamic

For further information about this position please contact Bosede Adetifa, Nurse Unit Manager on telephone (03) 5173 8508.

Applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. 

Latrobe Regional Hospital supports Equal Employment Opportunity by recognising and valuing inclusion and diversity. The hospital encourages all people from different cultures and backgrounds to apply for our advertised positions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants are encouraged to apply. Successful appointment will be based on merit and satisfactorily passing a Police Check and Working With Children’s Check. LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to assist on (03) 5173 8831.

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne.  Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency and intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care.

LRH has a number of outstanding facilities following a recent expansion. These include a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, large Emergency Department, endoscopy suites and modern and contemporary inpatient units. These complement extensive Allied Health amenities including a gym and pool.

LRH is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland. LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across the region and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people and older persons.

Gippsland provides a fantastic regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne.

An opportunity exists for suitably qualified and interested candidates to apply for an Unaccredited General Surgery Registrar position for 2018.

The General Surgical Unit consists of five General Surgeons and there is opportunity for exposure to cardiothoracics, vascular and other sub-specialities.

The successful applicant will be eligible for unconditional registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

For further information please contact the Medical Workforce Unit Manager, Jennie Wood on telephone (03) 5173 8527.

The successful applicant will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. 

Latrobe Regional Hospital supports Equal Employment Opportunity by recognising and valuing inclusion and diversity. The hospital encourages all people from different cultures and backgrounds to apply for our advertised positions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants are encouraged to apply. Successful appointment will be based on merit and satisfactorily passing a Police Check and Working With Children’s Check. LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to assist on (03) 5173 8831 or kooriliaison@lrh.com.au

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne.  Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency and intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care.

LRH has a number of outstanding facilities following a recent expansion. These include a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, large Emergency Department, endoscopy suites and modern and contemporary inpatient units. These complement extensive Allied Health amenities including a gym and pool.

LRH is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland. LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across the region and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people and older persons.

Gippsland provides a fantastic regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne.

We are currently seeking two experienced and suitably qualified Registered Nurses to join the Nicholson Rehabilitation team at Latrobe Regional Hospital on a part time basis: 

• 48 hours per fortnight
• 64 hours per fortnight

Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager the successful applicant will play an important role in complex discharge planning for patients, working with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve patient goals, and providing patient centre care.

To be successful in this position you will need to have:

• Commitment to clinical excellence and continuous quality improvement
• Self-motivated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work autonomously as part of team
• A personal ability to accountability and professional development

For further information about this position please contact Shermain Wells, Nurse Unit Manager on (03) 51738042.

The successful applicant will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. 

Latrobe Regional Hospital supports Equal Employment Opportunity by recognising and valuing inclusion and diversity. The hospital encourages all people from different cultures and backgrounds to apply for our advertised positions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants are encouraged to apply. Successful appointment will be based on merit and satisfactorily passing a Police Check and Working With Children’s Check. LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to assist on (03) 5173 8831 or kooriliaison@lrh.com.au

To apply for this vacancy please visit our website – www.lrh.com.au and go to our Careers Section.

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne.  Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency and intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care.

LRH has a number of outstanding facilities following a recent expansion. These include a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, large Emergency Department, endoscopy suites and modern and contemporary inpatient units. These complement extensive Allied Health amenities including a gym and pool.

LRH is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland. LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across the region and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people and older persons.

Gippsland provides a fantastic regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne.

Human Resources Administration Officer

[Full time position, however part time applications will be considered for a suitable job share arrangement]

An opportunity exists for an experienced and suitably qualified Human Resources Administration Officer to join the Human Resources team at Latrobe Regional Hospital on an ongoing basis. Part time applicants will be considered for a job share arrangement.

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager the successful applicant will play an important role in providing administration support to the Human Resources team.

The successful applicant will be required to:

• Provide HR administration support with generating contracts and variations, manage security badge system and student work experience program
• Provide customer service in our busy front reception, and
• Support our management team in the recruitment and on boarding process.

To be successful in this position you will need to have:

• Excellent administration skills
• Outstanding organisational and prioritising skills to manage tasks and ensure conflicting deadlines are always met
• Excellent attention to detail, and
• A commitment to protecting sensitive and confidential information.

We are looking for an experienced administrator who enjoys working in a fast paced environment.

For further information about this position please contact the Human Resources Manager on (03) 5173 8532.

Applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. 

Latrobe Regional Hospital supports Equal Employment Opportunity by recognising and valuing inclusion and diversity. The hospital encourages all people from different cultures and backgrounds to apply for our advertised positions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants are encouraged to apply. Successful appointment will be based on merit. LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to assist on (03) 5173 8831.

Latrobe Regional Hospital is the designated specialist referral centre for the Gippsland region, delivering a comprehensive range of quality customer focused services to all the community.

An exciting opportunity exists for a Registered Nurse to continue work on the Clinical Referral Pathways Project aimed at improving the experience and outcomes for patients requiring transfer from rural and regional hospitals in Gippsland into tertiary hospitals for care. This is 0.7 EFT position ceasing 30 June 2019.

The project worker will:

• Engage key stakeholders to develop referral pathways for patients within Gippsland
• Identify, develop and strengthen collaborative partnerships between healthcare service providers within the region
• Develop and implement a framework which
  identifies the nature and location of healthcare resources in Gippsland
• Defines how healthcare resources can be accessed to facilitate patient centred, evidence-based health care
• Clarifies referral and transfer principles, and communication processes between service providers
• Improves access to the right care for patients, available at the right time and provided at the right place leading to enhanced patient outcomes
• Supports improved clinical and operational performance of healthcare services

For further information, please contact Claire Kent, General Manager Critical Services on (03) 5173 8000.

The successful applicant will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Latrobe Regional Hospital supports Equal Employment Opportunity by recognising and valuing inclusion and diversity. The hospital encourages all people from different cultures and backgrounds to apply for our advertised positions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants are encouraged to apply. Successful appointment will be based on merit and satisfactorily passing a Police Check and Working With Children’s Check. LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to assist on (03) 5173 8831

Exciting medical leadership opportunity in regional health care

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne.  Our comprehensive range of services includes general and subspecialty medicine, general and subspecialty surgery and orthopaedics and extends to emergency and intensive care, perinatal services, medical and radiation oncology and haematology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care.

LRH has a number of outstanding facilities following a recent expansion. These include a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, large Emergency Department, endoscopy suites and modern and contemporary inpatient units. Progress is being made towards refurbishment of the maternity and paediatric unit and a new special care nursery (increasing from 6 to 12 cots). 

LRH is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland. LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across the region and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people and older persons.

Gippsland provides a fantastic regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne, the snowfields and the Bass coast. Gippsland is renowned for its culinary delights, wine, sport and high quality schools.

The Chief Medical Officer reports to the Chief Executive Officer and works closely with other executive including the Chief Operating Officer, Executive Director of Mental Health and Chief Mental Health Nurse, Director of People and Culture and Director of Regional Services.

The Chief Medical Officer has four reports including a Deputy Chief Medical Officer (responsible for medical staff and pharmacy), General Manager of Medical Services (medical workforce unit, consulting suites, health information and business analysis), General Manager Governance (clinical governance, BreastScreen and volunteers) and General Manager Education Training and Research. LRH is accredited for training with RACMA and has a federally funded Medical Management Registrar position.       

The successful candidate will have:

• MBBS or equivalent
• Registration to practice medicine in Australia
• Fellowship with RACMA, AFRACMA or substantial progress towards this

Experience in Medical Administration would be essential and in the regional or rural setting desirable.

For further information regarding this position please contact Mr Peter Craighead, Chief Executive on (03) 5173 8810.

The successful applicant will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. 

Applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. 

Latrobe Regional Hospital supports Equal Employment Opportunity by recognising and valuing inclusion and diversity. The hospital encourages all people from different cultures and backgrounds to apply for our advertised positions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants are encouraged to apply. Successful appointment will be based on merit and satisfactorily passing a Police Check and Working With Children’s Check. LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to assist on (03) 5173 8831.

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne.  Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency and intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care.

LRH has a number of outstanding facilities following a recent expansion. These include a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, large Emergency Department, endoscopy suites and modern and contemporary inpatient units. These complement extensive Allied Health amenities including a gym and pool.

LRH is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland. LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across the region and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people and older persons.

Gippsland provides a fantastic regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and suitably qualified Registered Nurse to join the Macalister team at Latrobe Regional Hospital on a Part Time basis.

Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, the successful applicant will play an important role in providing person centered care are working together to maintain LRH core values and mission.

The successful applicant will be required to:

• Attend mandatory aggression management training on commencement
• Take active role in continuous improvement activities on the unit
  complete all online training and
• Commit to ongoing professional and personal development in Aged Mental health
   

 To be successful in this position you will need to have:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a team dynamic
• Critical thinking and analytical ability and
• AHPRA registration

For further information about this position please contact Bosede Adetifa, Nurse Unit Manager on (03) 5173 8508.

Applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Latrobe Regional Hospital supports Equal Employment Opportunity by recognising and valuing inclusion and diversity. The hospital encourages all people from different cultures and backgrounds to apply for our advertised positions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants are encouraged to apply. Successful appointment will be based on merit and satisfactorily passing a Police Check and Working With Children’s Check. LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to assist on (03) 5173 8831.

Graduate Nurse Program 2019 at Latrobe Regional Hospital, commencing January and May 2019

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne.  Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency and intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care.

LRH has a number of outstanding facilities following a recent expansion. These include a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, large Emergency Department, endoscopy suites and modern and contemporary inpatient units. These complement extensive Allied Health amenities including a gym and pool.

LRH is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland. LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across the region and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people and older persons.

Gippsland provides a fantastic regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified Graduate Nurses to join the Graduate Nurse Program at Latrobe Regional Hospital on a Fixed Term Part Time basis. The  contract will be 64 hours per fortnight, offering three rotations of four months duration, in Rehabilitation, Medical or Surgical, and a Speciality Unit. Speciality rotations are available in Chemotherapy, Critical Care, Dialysis, Emergency, Hospital in the Home, Operating Suite, and Psychiatric nursing. Completing this program will enable the Graduate Nurse to consolidate their knowledge and skills in a broad range of nursing areas.

Reporting to the Coordinator of the Graduate Nurse Program, and to the Nurse Unit Managers of the clinical Units, the successful applicant will play an important role in provision of patient care in all three rotations.

The successful applicant will be required to:

• Complete three four-month rotations at Latrobe Regional Hospital
• Work as part of the nursing and multidisciplinary team
• Be responsible for allocated patients
• Complete three performance appraisals
• Undertake mandatory assessments
• Attend seven  Graduate Nurse Study Days

 To be successful in this position you will need to have:

• An ability to work in a busy environment                             
• Experience working with minimal supervision                    
• Excellent telephone techniques and interpersonal skills                               
• Attention to detail and production of accurate work                       
• An ability to work and participate within a team                
• Respect for and adherence to confidentiality                     
• Friendly and welcoming                               
• High standard of personal presentation, including professional disposition and diplomatic approac
• Strong commitment to customer service and responsiveness to customer needs             
• Willingness to learn new techniques and practices

For further information about this position please contact the Staff Development Unit on (03) 5173 8564

Applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Latrobe Regional Hospital supports Equal Employment Opportunity by recognising and valuing inclusion and diversity. The hospital encourages all people from different cultures and backgrounds to apply for our advertised positions. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants are encouraged to apply. Successful appointment will be based on merit and satisfactorily passing a Police Check and Working With Children’s Check. LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to assist on (03) 5173 8831.

Graduate Nurse Program 2019 - collaborative program between Latrobe Regional Hospital and Latrobe Community Health Service, commencing May 2019

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne.  Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency and intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care. LRH has a number of outstanding facilities following a recent expansion. These include a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, large Emergency Department, endoscopy suites and modern and contemporary inpatient units. These complement extensive Allied Health amenities including a gym and pool. LRH is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland. LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across the region and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people and older persons.

Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) is one of Australia’s fastest growing health services, providing coordinated services that include community-based health promotion programs, daily living and rehabilitation assistance, health checks and healthcare plans, medical care and nursing care in various fields. LCHS provides extensive District Nursing and community-based Palliative Care Nursing services.

Gippsland provides a fantastic regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified Graduate Nurses to join the Collaborative Graduate Nurse Program between Latrobe Regional Hospital and Latrobe Community Health Service on a Fixed Term Part Time basis. The  contract will be 64 hours per fortnight, for eight months in the Medical and Surgical Units at Latrobe Regional Hospital, and for a further four months in District Nursing and Palliative Care at Latrobe Community Health Service. Completing this program will enable the Graduate Nurse to experience the full continuum of health care.

Reporting to the Coordinator of the Graduate Nurse Program at Latrobe Regional Hospital, and to the Manager Ambulatory Services at Latrobe Community Health Service, the successful applicant will play an important role in provision of patient care at both facilities

The successful applicant will be required to:

• Complete an eight-month rotation at Latrobe Regional Hospital and a further four-month rotation at Latrobe Community Health Service
• Work as part of the nursing and multidisciplinary team
• Be responsible for allocated patients
• Complete two performance appraisals
• Undertake mandatory assessments
• Attend seven Graduate Nurse Study Days

 To be successful in this position you will need to have:

• An ability to work in a busy environment                  
• Experience working with minimal supervision                 
• Excellent telephone techniques and interpersonal skills                            
• Attention to detail and production of accurate work                     
• An ability to work and participate within a team                   
• Respect for and adherence to confidentiality                   
• Friendly and welcoming                              
• High standard of personal presentation, including professional disposition and diplomatic approac
• Strong commitment to customer service and responsiveness to customer needs            
• Willingness to learn new techniques and practices

For further information about this position please contact the Staff Development Unit at Latrobe Regional Hospital on (03) 5173 8564, or Naomi Griffiths, Manager Ambulatory Care at Latrobe Community Health Service on (03) 5136 5444.

Applicants must have a drivers licence, and will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Latrobe Regional Hospital supports Equal Employment Opportunity by recognising and valuing inclusion and diversity. The hospital encourages all people from different cultures and backgrounds to apply for our advertised positions. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants are encouraged to apply. Successful appointment will be based on merit and satisfactorily passing a Police Check and Working With Children’s Check. LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to assist on (03) 5173 8831.

Graduate Nurse Program 2019 - collaborative program between Latrobe Regional Hospital and Yarram District Health Service, commencing May 2019

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne.  Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency and intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care. LRH has a number of outstanding facilities following a recent expansion. These include a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, large Emergency Department, endoscopy suites and modern and contemporary inpatient units. These complement extensive Allied Health amenities including a gym and pool. LRH is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland. LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across the region and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people and older persons. Yarram District Health Service is a rural hospital providing a range of acute medical services, including Dialysis treatment for local residents and visitors,  a 24 hour Urgent Care Department, and a medical centre. 

Gippsland provides a fantastic regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne. Assistance with accommodation may be available. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified Graduate Nurses to join the Collaborative Graduate Nurse Program between Latrobe Regional Hospital and Yarram District Health Service on a Fixed Term Part Time basis. The  contract will be 64 hours per fortnight, for six months in the acute medical unit at Latrobe Regional Hospital, and for a further six months in aged care, acute care and district nursing at Yarram District Health Service. Completing this program will enable the Graduate Nurse to experience the full continuum of health care.

Reporting to the Coordinator of the Graduate Nurse Program at Latrobe Regional Hospital, and to the Manager Clinical Services/Acute Care Coordinator at Yarram District Health Service, the successful applicant will play an important role in provision of patient care at both hospitals

The successful applicant will be required to:

• Complete a six-month rotation at Latrobe Regional Hospital and a further six-month rotation at Yarram District Health Service
• Work as part of the nursing and multidisciplinary team
• Be responsible for allocated patients
• Complete two performance appraisals
• Undertake mandatory assessments
• Attend seven Graduate Nurse Study Days

To be successful in this position you will need to have:

• An ability to work in a busy environment                             
• Experience working with minimal supervision                    
• Excellent telephone techniques and interpersonal skills                               
• Attention to detail and production of accurate work                       
• An ability to work and participate within a team                
• Respect for and adherence to confidentiality                     
• Friendly and welcoming                               
• High standard of personal presentation, including professional disposition and diplomatic approac
• Strong commitment to customer service and responsiveness to customer needs             
• Willingness to learn new techniques and practices

For further information about this position please contact the Staff Development Unit at Latrobe Regional Hospital on (03) 5173 8564, or Rebecca Reynolds/Clinical Educator at Yarram District Health Service, on (03) 5182 0222.

Applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Latrobe Regional Hospital supports Equal Employment Opportunity by recognising and valuing inclusion and diversity. The hospital encourages all people from different cultures and backgrounds to apply for our advertised positions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants are encouraged to apply. Successful appointment will be based on merit and satisfactorily passing a Police Check and Working With Children’s Check. LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to assist on (03) 5173 8831.

Dual Graduate Nurse & Midwifery Program commencing January 2019

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne.  Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency and intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care.

LRH has a number of outstanding facilities following a recent expansion. These include a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, large Emergency Department, endoscopy suites and modern and contemporary inpatient units. These complement extensive Allied Health amenities including a gym and pool.

LRH is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland. LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across the region and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people and older persons.

Gippsland provides a fantastic regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified Graduate Nurse/Midwives to join the dual Graduate Nurse/Midwifery Program at Latrobe Regional Hospital on a Fixed Term Part Time basis. The  contract will be 64 hours per fortnight, with three-month long rotations alternating between Midwifery and Medical or Surgical for one year. 

Reporting to the Coordinator of the Graduate Nurse Program at Latrobe Regional Hospital, and to Nurse Unit Managers of both clinical units, the successful applicant will play an important role in provision of patient care.

The successful applicant will be required to:

• Complete a year-long program, consisting of three-month rotations alternating between the Midwifery and the Medical or Surgical Units
• Work as part of the nursing, midwifery and multidisciplinary team
• Be responsible for allocated patients
• Complete four performance appraisals
• Undertake mandatory assessments
• Attend all Graduate Nurse and Midwife Study Days

To be successful in this position you will need to have:

• An ability to work in a busy environment                             
• Experience working with minimal supervision                    
• Excellent telephone techniques and interpersonal skills                               
• Attention to detail and production of accurate work                       
• An ability to work and participate within a team                
• Respect for and adherence to confidentiality                     
• Friendly and welcoming                               
• High standard of personal presentation, including professional disposition and diplomatic approac
• Strong commitment to customer service and responsiveness to customer needs             
• Willingness to learn new techniques and practices

For further information about this position please contact the Staff Development Unit, on (03) 5173 8564.

Applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. 

Latrobe Regional Hospital supports Equal Employment Opportunity by recognising and valuing inclusion and diversity. The hospital encourages all people from different cultures and backgrounds to apply for our advertised positions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants are encouraged to apply. Successful appointment will be based on merit and satisfactorily passing a Police Check and Working With Children’s Check. LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to assist on (03) 5173 8831.

Graduate Nurse Program 2019 - Collaborative Graduate Nurse Program between the Medical/Surgical and Mental Health Units at Latrobe Regional Hospital, commencing January 2019

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne.  Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency and intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care.

LRH has a number of outstanding facilities following a recent expansion. These include a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, large Emergency Department, endoscopy suites and modern and contemporary inpatient units. These complement extensive Allied Health amenities including a gym and pool.

LRH is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland. LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across the region and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people and older persons.

Gippsland provides a fantastic regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified Graduate Nurses to join the Collaborative Graduate Nurse Program between a Medical/Surgical unit and the Mental Health unit on a fixed term part time basis. The  contract will be 64 hours per fortnight, rotating every three months, for a total of six months in an acute Medical or Surgical unit, and for six months in the acute Mental Health unit. Completing this program will enable the Graduate Nurse to consolidate their knowledge and skills in both mental and general nursing care. 

Reporting to the Coordinator of the Graduate Nurse Program at Latrobe Regional Hospital, and to the Nurse Unit Managers of both clinical units, the successful applicant will play an important role in provision of patient care in both units.

The successful applicant will be required to:

• Complete four three-month rotations, two in a Medical or Surgical unit and two in the Mental Health unit at Latrobe Regional Hospital
• Work as part of the nursing and multidisciplinary team
• Be responsible for allocated patients
• Complete two performance appraisals
• Undertake mandatory assessments
• Attend all designated general and mental health Graduate Nurse Study Days

To be successful in this position you will need to have:

• An ability to work in a busy environment                             
• Experience working with minimal supervision                    
• Excellent telephone techniques and interpersonal skills                               
• Attention to detail and production of accurate work                       
• An ability to work and participate within a team                
• Respect for and adherence to confidentiality                     
• Friendly and welcoming                               
• High standard of personal presentation, including professional disposition and diplomatic approac
• Strong commitment to customer service and responsiveness to customer needs             
• Willingness to learn new techniques and practices

For further information about this position please contact the Staff Development Unit on (03) 5173 8564

Applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. 

Latrobe Regional Hospital supports Equal Employment Opportunity by recognising and valuing inclusion and diversity. The hospital encourages all people from different cultures and backgrounds to apply for our advertised positions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants are encouraged to apply. Successful appointment will be based on merit and satisfactorily passing a Police Check and Working With Children’s Check. LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to assist on (03) 5173 8831.

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is a 289 bed hospital and is the largest regional hospital in Gippsland providing a comprehensive range of health care services including acute, sub-acute, ambulatory care, aged and mental health care services along with community based mental health services.

Applications are invited from motivated Registered Nurses with recent Emergency nursing experience who are interested in working in a new state of the art dynamic, and supportive Emergency Department.

If you pride yourself in providing excellent standards of care with a commitment to person centred care and an emphasis on teamwork and professional development this may be the position for you.

Successful applicants must have excellent communication skills, a commitment to the National Standards, be flexible and adaptable and have a commitment to development of self and others.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Anne Galletti, Nurse Unit Manager Emergency Department on (03) 5173 8643.

The successful applicant will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. 

Latrobe Regional Hospital supports Equal Employment Opportunity by recognising and valuing inclusion and diversity. The hospital encourages all people from different cultures and backgrounds to apply for our advertised positions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants are encouraged to apply. Successful appointment will be based on merit and satisfactorily passing a Police Check and Working With Children’s Check. LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to assist on (03) 5173 8831 or kooriliaison@lrh.com.au

Bass Unit - 32 bed Medical Unit, Registered Nurses Needed:

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is a 289 bed hospital and is the largest regional hospital in Gippsland providing a comprehensive range of health care services including acute, sub-acute, ambulatory care, aged and mental health care services along with community based mental health services. 

The hospital is expanding and opening new facilities including a Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory, Endoscopy suites, Emergency Department and In-patient units.

Our expansion has created a number of exciting employment opportunities including the opportunity to work in the beautifully appointed, purpose built Bass Inpatient Unit (32 Bed Medical Unit).

Bass is situated on the second floor above Avon (also a 32 bed Medical Unit) and will offer the much needed additional medical beds. LRH offers an environment where passionate people thrive. If you are eager to broaden your experience and skills base, enjoy a challenging and fast paced environment with a rewarding career in health care, please submit your application.

Expected commencement is early 2018.

For further information on these opportunities, please contact Heidi Knott, General Manager Inpatient Services on telephone (03) 5173 8777.

The successful applicant will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check.

Latrobe Regional Hospital supports Equal Employment Opportunity by recognising and valuing inclusion and diversity. The hospital encourages all people from different cultures and backgrounds to apply for our advertised positions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants are encouraged to apply. Successful appointment will be based on merit and satisfactorily passing a Police Check and Working With Children’s Check. LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to assist on (03) 5173 8831 or kooriliaison@lrh.com.au

LRH Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhJ3MU4e_1w

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is a 289 bed hospital and is the largest regional hospital in Gippsland providing a comprehensive range of health care services including acute, sub-acute, ambulatory care, aged and mental health care services along with community based mental health services. 

We are currently seeking a Chief Radiographer to join the Gippsland BreastScreen team at Latrobe Regional Hospital.

The Chief Radiographer is a key member of a dynamic, customer-focused multi-disciplinary team.  This position provides leadership and support in breast imaging and related issues to radiography providers across the Gippsland region. It also involves the management of, and participation in, radiography services related to best practice Assessment and Screening clinics operating at Gippsland BreastScreen Assessment Centre, Latrobe Regional Hospital. This position is job-shared between two people and is a combined full time role.

If you have a strong interest in women’s health, a commitment to quality, high level communication skills, are a team-player and have the ability to work flexibly to meet the unique needs of the service, this position will offer challenge and satisfaction.

The service offers state-of-the-art equipment within a stimulating and supportive environment.

Gippsland BreastScreen is a nationally accredited service, auspiced by the Latrobe Regional Hospital, specialising in the early detection of breast cancer. It provides a service to over 12,000 women annually across the Gippsland region.

For further information on this vacancy, please contact Julie Foat- Gippsland BreastScreen Manager on telephone (03) 5173 7400.

The successful applicant will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check.

Latrobe Regional Hospital supports Equal Employment Opportunity by recognising and valuing inclusion and diversity. The hospital encourages all people from different cultures and backgrounds to apply for our advertised positions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants are encouraged to apply. Successful appointment will be based on merit and satisfactorily passing a Police Check and Working With Children’s Check. LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to assist on (03) 5173 8831 orkooriliaison@lrh.com.au