Rochester and Elmore District Health Service

‘Caring for our Community’

Registered Nurses – Acute Care

Casual Positions Available | Rochester, VIC

Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding role in a supportive team environment and in a newly built rural hospital? Rochester and Elmore District Health Service (REDHS) is seeking dedicated and experienced nurses to join our Acute Ward, including our Urgent Care Centre.

Following the October 2022 floods, we have rebuilt and modernised our facility, making this an exciting opportunity to be part of our team in Rochester.

Why Join Us?

✔ Work in a newly refurbished modern rural hospital and be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team that invests in Professional Development
✔ Enjoy the lifestyle of regional Victoria, with proximity to Echuca, Bendigo, and Shepparton
✔ Casual opportunities available

What You’ll Do:

Provide evidence-based nursing care in collaboration with patients, medical officers, and healthcare teams

Work across acute care and urgent care settings

Foster strong relationships with patients, families, and team members

Contribute to a culture of excellence, innovation and continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For:

✅ Registered Nurse qualifications (AHPRA registration)
✅ Advanced care planning, delivery, and evaluation skills
✅ Clinical experience in acute care and residential aged care
✅ Ability to work flexibly across all shifts, including mornings, afternoons, nights, and weekends
✅ Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
✅ Proficiency in IT systems (email, databases, word processing)
✅ Commitment to ongoing clinical development

Join a Health Service That Will Support You

At REDHS, we’re more than just a healthcare provider—we’re a community. If you're looking for a meaningful career in a modern, growing, and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Interested? Contact Melissa Seelenmeyer, Acute Services Manager at 03 5484 4400 or [email protected] for more information.

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.

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

Here is why our staff love to work for us:

We have a supportive team that is driven by making a positive difference in the lives of our residents, patients and clients; and the communities that we serve

We offer generous salary packaging options to enable our staff to pay less tax and keep more of their pay

We hold regular social events and offer flexibility and work from home

When we return to site we have an onsite cafe (that has great coffee!) and our staff have free access to our gymnasium

Our workplace culture is inclusive and diverse and is centred on well-being, fun and team connectedness

Our staff have access to a variety of internal and external training programs to build their career skills

Our Employee Assistance Program is comprehensive and extends beyond our staff to their immediate family

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

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.