About Rural Northwest Health

Rural Northwest Health is committed to achieving the best health for the Wimmera and Mallee community. Warracknabeal campus is one of three campuses and provides a comprehensive range of acute, urgent care, aged care, community health and allied services. All three centres share a broad range of community health services, keeping our community well at home.

The population of the communities served by Rural Northwest Health is about 5000 people within the Yarriambiack Shire. Warracknabeal campus is located, a short distance from Warracknabeal’s central business district and approximately halfway between Adelaide and Melbourne.

Registered

Nurses and Enrolled Nurses - Multiple positions available: Permanent Full Time and Casual

We are seeking Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses to join our District Nursing team across our campuses. The successful candidates will demonstrate strong clinical skills and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care within the community. You will work collaboratively with clients, families, and the multidisciplinary team to support individuals to maintain their independence and wellbeing in their own homes.

Position Summary The District Nurse provides high-quality, person-centred nursing care to patients in their homes and community settings. The role promotes health, independence, and wellbeing through clinical assessment, care coordination, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

About the Role Key responsibilities Undertakes, interprets and monitors the assessment of consumers’ physical,



cognitive and psychosocial health and wellbeing needs.

Plans, implements and evaluates care, interventions and treatments in line with evidence-based practice to meet fundamental and complex care needs.

Undertakes reassessment of consumers when changing condition/needs/deterioration are identified.

Works within scope of practice relevant to level of training and seeks guidance from District Nurse Team Leader when required.

Plans, allocates, delegates and guides the work of others within their team.

Provides Community Nursing Team Leader support and assist with the development and review of District Nurse documentation and procedures.

Plans, allocates, delegates and guides the work of enrolled nurses within their team.

Collects and inputs a range of assessment, care and evaluation information using paper-based and electronic systems to meet case, funding and accreditation requirements.

Administers and manages medications in a safe, timely manner.

Refers to multidisciplinary team in a timely manner and using appropriate process to ensure quality care.

Establishes and maintains therapeutic and professional communication.

Understands,



contributes and guides others to achieve the Aged Care Quality Standards and/or National Standards.

Incorporates current evidence into care and to develop and plan improvements in care and services.

Identifies and implements opportunities to enhance quality of care and delivery of safe and effective service delivery.

Develops learners and other team members by providing guidance, teaching, supervision and mentoring. Certificates, licenses and registrations:

Current registration as a nurse with AHPRA.

Current employee police check (dated within 12 months of commencement date or willingness to obtain.)

Current employee Working with Children’s check (or willingness to obtain) *Must provide evidence of immunisation history and/or serology results.

Pay range and compensation package

This position is paid in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024 - 2028.

YQ1 (District Nurse Level 1) or above, as determined by experience

IB60 (Enrolled Nurse Level 1) or above, as determined by experience What’s on Offer:

Five weeks of annual leave per year

Commitment to ongoing professional and personal development

Generous salary packaging benefits

Employee Assistance Program Rural Northwest Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For more details contact [email protected] or visit our website

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📌 District Nurse (Registered Nurse/Enrolled Nurse) (Warracknabeal)
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