Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery

Location: Gippsland - Baw Baw

Reference: 2479

District Nurse (RN)

District Nursing

Permanent Part Time, up to 128 hours per fortnight available

Working with a high degree of clinical autonomy, the nurse undertakes comprehensive assessments, implements and evaluates care, and provides advanced interventions across a broad scope of practice. The variety within the role ensures ongoing professional growth, with exposure to acute, subacute and end-of-life care in the community.

The position involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and strong engagement with clients and carers to promote self-management, wellbeing, and coordinated, person-centred care. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician seeking a fulfilling role that offers both variety and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Our preferred candidate will have:

- Current Registration with AHPRA.
- Minimum 3 years post-registration acute clinical experience
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong clinical skills in assessment, care planning, and evaluation
- Excellent time management, prioritisation, and organisational skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with patients and multidisciplinary teams

The following experience/qualifications would be considered advantageous:

- Previous experience in Community or District Nursing.
- Competence in complex clinical interventions including CVAD’s, IV Cannulation, wound management and catheter management
- Experience in chronic disease management and palliative care
- Postgraduate qualifications in community, chronic disease, wound management or other District Nursing related fields
- Experience in client education and promoting self-management
- Leadership, mentoring, or preceptorship experience

IMPORTANT: Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies).



Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.

About our organisation

“Did you know …Warragul hospital is located only 30 minutes drive from Pakenham along the freeway against traffic,and that The Baw Baw Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Government Areas (LGAs) within the country!

We are well aware our hospital is aging but our most precious commodity isn’t a building, it’s the quality of carethat’s delivered at the bedside by our incredible staff. You won’t find a more friendly, and welcoming team thanthe West Gippsland Healthcare Group! We care for our community because we are the community!

West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:

- Flexible working arrangements
- Access to employee assistance program
- Salary packaging
- Free Parking

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a NDIS worker screening clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six-month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Applications close: 18 August 2026* (applications may close earlier)

* Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open for a minimum of fourteen ( 14) days for externally advertised positions from the date of advertisement and may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate/s are identified.

As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Secure organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.

Applications close Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 District Nurse (RN) (Baw Baw Shire)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Baw Baw Shire