Fixed Term Part Time (Maternity Leave Cover)

23/06/2025 to 08/06/2026

64 hours per fortnight available

About us

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. We encourage and celebrate diversity, inclusion and accessibility for our staff and visitors to our services and we are dedicated to living our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy

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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

About the role

An excellent opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department. Applicants will have relevant clinical experience in Emergency nursing and be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

You will work in collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to provide clinical leadership to all staff to ensure that person-centred care is planned, implemented, evaluated and maintained at a high standard. You will ensure that the well-being of the patient and family is the primary focus of care within the unit and act as a professional role model for all staff in setting clinical standards and achieving high quality evidence-based nursing care.

You will bring:

AHPRA registration

Minimum 3 years' experience in emergency care

Post Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing or Critical Care preferred

Advanced clinical skills

Effective contemporary nursing practices

Excellent leadership qualities

What we can offer you?

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Be part of a high functioning team

Generous Salary Packaging options

Free car parking

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

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

Closing Date: Friday 30 May 2025

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 2 June 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.

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.