
Registered Nurse - Home Based Nursing
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service
Posted 5 days ago
Contracts:
1x Full-Time, Fixed-Term position. 80.0 hours per fortnight with Accrued Days Off (ADO) to 28.08.2026
1x Part-Time, Parental Leave contract. 40.0 hours per fortnight to 28.09.2026
2 fixed-term positions have become available within BRHS dedicated Home Based Nursing team for passionate and experienced Registered Nurses to apply for a challenging and rewarding position offering a fantastic chance to grow and consolidate their skills and knowledge in community nursing whilst enjoying a supportive team culture. Join the largest employer and healthcare provider in East Gippsland and deliver compassionate person-centred care to a range of patients in our valued community. Opportunity for all or a portion of the hours is available, please specify your preference in your application.
The position:
In this role you will deliver quality nursing care to a broad range of clients across a variety of funding streams including Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) nursing services, wound care, and palliative care. You will perform comprehensive assessments, care planning and care coordination and providing appropriate BRHS and Community service referrals. A key requirement of this position is to be available to undertake a variety of shifts across 7 days of the week, as well as availability to participate in an after-hours on call roster.
If you have exceptional nursing skills, a compassionate approach and are keen to progress your career in community nursing, submit your application now!
Why should you apply?
- Establish rewarding community connections in your professional and home life
- Be challenged and engaged in a Grade 2 Level 2 position
- Inspire, Innovate and drive care for your local community.
- Leadership training and annual scholarship opportunities to pursue post graduate studies
- Variety of health and wellbeing activities offered as well as access to the organisational Wellbeing and Engagement Officer to support
- Extensive salary packaging - reduce your tax and increase your take home pay
Please view the full key selection criteria in the position description
Key criteria requirements:
- Completion of graduate nursing year plus a minimum 3 years acute nursing experience AND at least one years' experience in District Nursing (or comparable Community Nursing or Emergency experience)
- Current AHPRA registration as Registered Nurse
- Demonstrated ability to undertake patient assessments and develop a goal-based, person-centred care plan.
- Experience in Palliative Care Nursing and relevant qualifications an advantage
- Postgraduate qualification in Palliative Care, Wound Care or High Acuity Care or commitment to work towards.
Interested?
For more information contact: Jenna Beams, Nurse Unit Manager, Home Based Nursing on 03 5150 3612
Applications close: Sunday 28th September 2025
- Applications are to be submitted by selecting "Apply Now" and are to include:
- Cover letter
- Resume (including two recent referees)
- Response to the full key selection criteria (as listed in the attached position description)
At BRHS we are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment where everyone - regardless of background, identity or ability - feels safe, valued and supported. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us.
About Bairnsdale Regional Health Service
BRHS is East Gippsland’s largest employer with a staff of 950 and a comprehensive range of medical, health and allied health services that supports a thriving community of about 50,000 people.
East Gippsland is one of regional Victoria’s fastest growing areas, with stunning scenery, affordable housing and great schools. It’s a terrific place to grow professionally and personally.
BRHS is the largest health provider in East Gippsland, but we offer a more personalised environment where you can provide greater continuity of care and make a real difference for our patients and consumers.
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