Permanent Full Time 

80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADO

About us

Western District Health Service is a leading Sub-Regional referral centre providing a comprehensive range acute inpatient services, residential aged care and primary and community health services.

Hamilton, located 3.5 hours from Melbourne, is the hub of a large agricultural region and the centre of the shire for business, commerce, education, health, cultural and recreational facilities.  Visit Hamilton

You will be working alongside experienced, passionate leadership peers who are true to our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

About the role

The position offers a dedicated and motivated Registered Nurse, with strong clinical leadership skills, commitment to professional development, and advanced communication skills an exciting opportunity to work in a progressive and stimulating environment at the Penshurst District Health Service. Penshurst Campus consists of 29 aged care beds, 4 acute beds and 10 independent living units.  Although previous experience in aged care and management is desirable this is an ideal opportunity for the suitable candidate to develop these skills in a fully supported and mentored environment.

If you are a highly skilled and motivated Registered Nurse with high levels energy and excellent leadership qualities then this is the job for you! 

You will bring:

• AHPRA registration
• Minimum 5 years’ experience
• Strong clinical leadership
• A strong focus on clinical outcomes
• Advanced clinical skills
• Demonstrate effective and professional nursing practices

To view the position description and to apply please go to our webpage: https://wdhs.net/v2/careers/

All applications must be received directly to our website careers page to be considered. 

Closing Date: Sunday 20 February 2022

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 21 February 2022

The successful applicant will hold, or be able to obtain, a current National Criminal Police Check. Dependant on your position you may be required to obtain a Working with Children Check Clearance and / or NDIS Worker Screening Check. All successful applicants are to comply with WDHS immunisation and vaccination requirements.

At WDHS we are proud to be smoke free.

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.