7h ago , from Western District Health Service
$87,426 + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging Benefits
Build Your Career. Make a Real Difference.
Are you a Registered Nurse passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care? Join Western District Health Service as a
Registered Nurse – Penshurst Acute Care
, where you'll support residents in a dementia-friendly environment and contribute to meaningful health outcomes every day.
This is a role for someone who values connection, teamwork, and compassionate care — and who wants to build their experience in aged care while making a genuine difference in people's lives.
What You'll Be Doing
Person-Centred Care —
Support residents with daily living needs while delivering evidence-based care that respects individual preferences, dignity, and wellbeing.
Clinical Support & Care Delivery —
Contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care in collaboration with Registered Nurses and the broader healthcare team.
Monitoring & Escalation —
Recognise changes in residents' health or behaviour and promptly elevate concerns to ensure timely and appropriate clinical responses.
Consumer Engagement —
Actively involve residents, families, and carers in care planning and decision-making, fostering trust and open communication.
Teamwork & Collaboration —
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to a positive, respectful, and supportive workplace culture.
Quality & Compliance —
Operate within scope of practice, adhere to professional standards and policies, and contribute to continuous improvement, accreditation, and safety processes.
What You Bring
Bachelor degree of Nursing and current registration as a Registered Nurse.
Experience in aged care (desirable), particularly working with people living with dementia




A genuine commitment to person-centred care and resident wellbeing
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Sound clinical judgement, attention to detail, and accountability in practice
Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning
Understanding of professional standards, legislation, and safe work practices
Why Join Western District Health Service?
About Us
Western District Health Service (WDHS) is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred healthcare to communities across the Southern Grampians and Glenelg Shire. As the region's largest employer employing over **** people, we provide a comprehensive range of acute inpatient, residential aged care, and community health services, supported by a strong culture of teamwork, community connection, and excellence in rural health delivery.
We are proud to foster a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace for our staff, consumers, and visitors, guided by our core values of
Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy
.
Discover Life in Hamilton
Located in the heart of Victoria's Southern Grampians region, Hamilton offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and lifestyle. With a welcoming community of around 10,000 people (serving a broader catchment of 16,500), it's an ideal place to build your career while enjoying a relaxed, regional way of life.




From the stunning landscapes of the Grampians National Park to nearby coastal gems including Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland — plus local wineries and outdoor experiences — Hamilton provides an enviable work/life balance.
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What we offer:
Opportunities for career growth and development
Supportive team environment and robust clinical leadership
Access to ongoing education and professional development
A workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging
Meaningful work making a difference in rural health outcomes
Western District Health Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We embrace fair and transparent recruitment practices and recognise the unique strengths, experiences and perspectives people bring from all walks of life.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability.
If you require support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team on *********— we're here to ensure you can participate fully and comfortably.
Successful applicants will be required to hold (or be willing to obtain) a current National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. Compliance with WDHS immunisation and vaccination requirements is a condition of employment.
Applications close: Friday 7th August ****; Applications will be reviewed as received — early applications are encouraged, as the role may close once filled.
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📌 Registered Nurse - Penshurst (Sydney)
🏢 Western District Health Service
📍 Sydney