Rochester and Elmore District Health Service

‘Caring for our Community

Enrolled Nurses - Transition to Practice Program 2025

Permanent Part Time or Permanent Full Time positions available

Applications are now open for Rochester and Elmore District Health Service (REDHS) Enrolled Nurse Transition to Practice Program 2025.

✅ Are you ready to kickstart your nursing career in a supportive and rewarding environment?

✅ Are you looking to make a real impact in a supportive rural community?

About the Program:

REDHS Transition to Practice Program provides a seamless transition from nursing student to professional practice, offering exceptional educational support and supernumerary time. Spanning 12 months, this program includes up to two clinical rotations, in Acute Services and Yalukang Aged Care.

Graduates will benefit from interactive study days, career guidance, and regular debriefs throughout the year.

With the support of a dedicated Clinical Educator, you’ll be guided through your transition to practice with ongoing check-ins from nurse managers and educators. REDHS also offers numerous professional development opportunities beyond the Transition to Practice Program year our contract is ongoing.

What the Program Offers You:

✔ Flexible Part-Time and Full Time positions

✔ Ongoing, permanent employment contract

✔ Choice of two rotations across our Acute Services and Yalukang Aged Care

✔ Exceptional educational support at the bedside

✔ Development and networking events

Further information can be obtained by contacting Meaghan Douglas, Interim Director Clinical Services on 03 5484 4465 or [email protected]

For a Position Description that contains full details of the position, go to https://www.redhs.com.au/working-with-redhs/current-vacancies/ or email [email protected]

APPLY NOW: Applications will be assessed upon receipt and if a suitable applicant is found, the position will close prior to the advertised closing date.

Please indicate on your application your availability of EFT / hours per fortnight.

How to Apply:

• Go to https://www.redhs.com.au/working-with-redhs/current-vacancies/ or Email [email protected] for a copy of the Position Description and Employment Application form
• Complete the Employment Application form
• Complete your application on Seek including uploading resume and cover letter including selection criteria if applicable

About REDHS

Rochester and Elmore District Health Service (REDHS) is situated in Rochester which is the gateway to the mighty Murray River region and close to the regional centres of Echuca, Bendigo and Shepparton.

We are an integrated rural health service, providing a broad range of acute, residential aged care, preventative and primary health programs to a population of approximately 8,600 people in the Campaspe and Bendigo Shires.

We enjoy a strong relationship with our community and we are focused on delivering services that meet their needs.

Following the flood in October 2022, we commenced an extensive rebuild of our facility which was completed in January 2025.

Why do our staff like working for us?

• When you join REDHS you are more than just a number, you are valued at REDHS and are part of our caring journey for our community.
• At REDHS we provide a safe well-resourced environment that enables our staff to focus on providing great care
• Our workplace culture is inclusive and diverse and is centred around team connectedness, the provision of safe-quality care, developing our workforce and supporting their well-being
• We have an onsite café that serves great coffee and you can enjoy a laugh at our social functions!

What are the benefits for you?

• We offer competitive rates of pay
• You will have access to generous salary packaging options which means you pay less tax and keep more of your pay
• There are many learning and development opportunities on offer including an onsite educator and access to study leave
• You will achieve a better work/life balance through flexible work practices including the option to purchase additional annual leave
• We have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program that extends to your immediate family
• You will have free use of our onsite gymnasium

To keep our residents and clients safe, applicants must be willing to provide a current Police Check, Working with Children Check, and a current influenza vaccination.

All REDHS employees need the ability to clock on and off for shifts using a mobile phone App.

REDHS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. REDHS recognises the value of the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.