Permanent Part Time 36 hours per fortnight

Classification: YP2 to YP9 based on experience

Salary Range: A$81,733.60 to A$103,152.40 plus 12% Superannuation.

Salary Range dependent on qualification and experience

***Please note you must have the right to work in Australia and be able to provide evidence of this.

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.

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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.

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

The Registered Nurse works as part of the clinical team, under the guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager or delegate and at times may be required to be the Nurse in Charge of the shift. The Registered Nurse works with the Endorsed Enrolled Nurses and Health Care Workers to ensure person-centred care and evidence-based practice is provided to the residents and patients in the facility.

Penshurst Campus comprises of 4 acute beds, 19 nursing home beds and 10 hostel aged care beds. Penshurst is located 30 kilometres from Hamilton and where the main campus of Western District Health Service is located. This position will work across all areas of the facility.

The successful applicant will be involved in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of allocated and delegated nursing care activities to assist the patient/resident to meet care needs and health outcomes and have an understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards and the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.

You will bring:

AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

Experience and knowledge in Aged Care

Ideally, an understanding of the AN-ACC classification model

An understanding of the Montessori principles in aged care to promote independence and individualised care

What we can offer

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Enterprise Bargaining Agreement based remuneration.

Generous salary packaging options

Professional development funding

Free on-site car parking.

A culture which supports staff health and wellbeing.

Access to Employee Assistance Program.

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 careers page to be considered.

Closing Date: Sunday 20 July 2025

*** Interviews will be conducted as suitable applications are received.

The successful candidate must have or obtain a National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check Clearance. 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.