District Nurse

Description:

Permanent Part time 40 hours per fortnight
Classification: YU15
Salary Range: $54.3473 per hour plus 11.5% Superannuation.
About Us
Located in bustling Hamilton, at Western District Health Service (WDHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians community.
The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. Working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work/life balance. With the Grampians National Park and stunning beaches on your doorstep in Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland and wineries dotted in-between, a better lifestyle is waiting for you! Learn more - Visit Hamilton
You will work alongside experienced, passionate leadership peers who are true to our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.
About The Role
A new and challenging opportunity exists for a Registered Nurse to join our District Nursing department. We offer a positive, supportive and collaborative workplace culture with a family friendly approach. Initiative, excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a clear sense of boundaries are part of the qualifications we require. High level of clinical experience and a passion for working with people in the community is integral for this position.
You will be an experienced Registered Nurse with 5 years post graduate experience in general nursing.
The successful candidate will have a commitment to person centred care, the ability to work independently and have extensive experience with wound care, palliative care and general team nursing. In addition, you will be a highly motivated and experienced nurse who will work effectively in multidisciplinary teams to provide clinical services to WDHS consumers.
You Will Bring
AHPRA registration5 years post graduate experience in general nursingStrong clinical skillsDedication to professional developmentAdvanced communication skills
For more details take a look at the Position Description.
Closing Date: Sunday 30 March 2025
Proposed Interview Date: Wednesday 2 April 2025
The successful candidate must have or obtain a National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check Clearance, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check, and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. All employees must comply with WDHS vaccination requirements. WDHS is a smoke-free workplace.
Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability.