About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Registered Nurse's to become an integral part of our esteemed Paediatric Unit. Our dedicated 10-bed Children's ward caters to the needs of our youngest and most vulnerable patients, providing exceptional care to babies, children, and adolescents with various medical and surgical conditions.

As a member of our dynamic Paediatric Unit, you'll collaborate closely with a range of clinical and allied health services to deliver positive outcomes for our patients and their families.

Position Overview

• Fixed term parental leave contracts available, October 2025 until September 2026
• Full Time and Part time. Please advise of your preferred hours in your application
• Warrnambool Campus
• Registered Nurse, Grade 2
• Salary Range: $83,803.20 - $103,152.40 pro rata, plus superannuation

What you bring

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse,
• Minimum 3 years' of recent experience in an acute nursing setting, with recent paediatric experience highly desirable
• Demonstrated high-level clinical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication abilities at all levels
• A commitment to ongoing education and professional development
• A Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Paediatrics) is highly desirable

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 21 September 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028, with the appropriate classification Registered Nurse Grade 2.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status

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