“It’s also about the wonderful conditions here – it really is very good with the hours, the salary packaging and the Healthy Opportunities program – these things help to keep staff.”

Deanne Schofield, NUM at the Kingston Centre and
National finalist in the National Care Awards 2006

Lifecycle and lifestyle – the benefits for you

Not only do we offer nurses the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of modern medicine, but our other benefits open up a variety of opportunities to manage the career you want at work balanced with lifestyle.

There is no other hospital organisation in Victoria that can offer you the full range of nursing specialties we care for patients through all stages of the lifecycle. We are the second largest provider of paediatric services in Victoria.

Our staff benefits include:
• A dedicated Nursing Education Department
• A dedicated Nursing Support Unit
• Dedicated resources for nursing research
• A Simulation Training Centre
• Comprehensive orientation and induction programs
• Professional and study leave entitlements
• Post graduate scholarship programs
• Subsidised car parking at all sites
• Onsite gymnasium facilities at several of our major sites
• A range of flexible employment options including full time, part time and Casual Nurse Bank
• A ‘no lift’ policy
• Childcare facilities
• Club Red – a staff social club and benefits package
• Comprehensive salary packaging
• Annual safety training

We recognise the unique work of our nurses with annual nursing awards, which include generous scholarships for ongoing education and professional development.

Careers, not just jobs

Nursing at Southern Health provides you with choice, a supportive environment to learn and opportunity to grow and be at the forefront of nursing and nursing research

Career pathways

Begin you nursing career in a well regarded Graduate Nurse Program. Many programs are available for transition into specialty areas including critical care. These are structured programs to support your transition. Our success in supporting Graduate Nurses is demonstrated by our competent and confident graduates.