About East Wimmera

East Wimmera Health Service is located at the northern end of the Grampians Health Alliance region, providing quality acute and community care across five dynamic campuses. Each campus services a vibrant Provincial community. A hallmark of East Wimmera Health Service is the dedication of staff to their communities and the enthusiastic support offered to each and every staff member. The Health Service promotes an environment of learning and development in the workplace through a friendly and supportive atmosphere which is reflected in the welcome you will receive in our local townships.

East Wimmera Health Service provides an opportunity for a nurse or other health professional to become part of, not just the health team, but the community.

Small communities at all our sites, located within Birchip, Charlton, Donald, St.Arnaud and Wycheproof provide a sound network of employment and social opportunities.  Being a part of the health team provides a diverse range of client care requirements which can only be found in rural health.  Active local communities provide friendships and strong commitment through sporting, local clubs, racing events and other entertainment groups.  Local schools and education facilities exist in all townships.

A range of Acute, Aged Care and Primary Care Services are provided across each site, with radiology & pathology services available.  Each community supports a local doctor, who provides ongoing care and attention as required. Speciality services include Theatre, Midwifery and Haemodialysis. All Campuses provide District Nursing, Community Health Nursing and Allied Health Services to the local districts.

East Wimmera Health Service provides a 24-hour accident and emergency service at each of its five campuses, with the St Arnaud campus designated as its Urgent Care Service, providing resuscitation and limited stabilisation prior to early transfer of trauma patients, in addition to definitive care to non-major trauma patients.

The dynamic Primary Care team at East Wimmera Health Service provides a wealth of support for each community, delivering:-

The Health Service places a high value on staff and in this regard promotes the implementation of staff health and vaccination programs, including flu vaccination. Flexible rostering is promoted across the Health Service and freshly prepared meals are available to all staff as well as ample free car parking. A broad range of salary packaging benefits  are available to all staff.

The ongoing implementation of a range of formal training programs designed to develop and improve services and assist staff to maintain skills in the rural practice setting is seen as a priority. This is further supported by Graduate Nurse Schemes each year within the service. Bursaries are available through application to those Health Professionals wishing to pursue study, supporting future employees through a financial assistance package. Employee Assistance Programs and an atmosphere of encouragement and improvement have proven valuable to staff.

With more than 400 staff across a variety of different roles, employment opportunities at East Wimmera Health Service are diverse. Research shows that staff at East Wimmera Health Service enjoy a higher than average job satisfaction level, and extensive senior management support, making this Health Service a great destination for families and future employment. Relocation is considered on an individual basis.

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