Western District Health Service – Casterton VIC

17d ago , from Western District Health Service

Registered Nurse (Grade 2) – Casterton Memorial Hospital

Casterton | Acute/Aged Care
Full Time

Join a values-driven organisation making a real difference
$84,188 to $107,510 annually dependant on experience+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging Benefits

Build Your Career. Lead Quality Care.

Are you a Registered Nurse passionate about delivering exceptional, person-centred care? Join Casterton Memorial Hospital as a Registered Nursewhere you'll play a key role in supporting residents while leading safe, high-quality clinical care within a welcoming rural health service.

This is an opportunity for a compassionate and accountable clinician who values teamwork, professionalism, and meaningful relationships, and who is committed to improving the health, wellbeing, and quality of life of older people.

What You'll Be Doing

As part of our dedicated aged care team, you'll deliver high-quality nursing care and provide clinical leadership across a range of responsibilities:

Person-Centred Nursing Care

Deliver safe, evidence-based, and person-centred nursing care that respects each resident's individual needs, preferences, dignity, and goals, promoting independence and quality of life.

Clinical Assessment & Care Planning

Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments and contribute to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualised care plans that support optimal resident outcomes.

Medication & Treatment Management

Administer medications and treatments in accordance with legislative requirements, professional standards, and organisational policies, ensuring safe and effective care delivery.

Monitoring & Clinical Escalation

Monitor residents' health status, recognise changes in condition, and respond appropriately by escalating clinical concerns to support timely intervention and care.

Clinical Leadership & Supervision

Provide guidance, delegation, and supervision to Enrolled Nurses and Health Care Workers, supporting safe practice, clinical excellence, and positive resident outcomes.

Communication & Consumer Engagement

Build robust relationships with residents, families, carers,



and colleagues through open, respectful communication, supporting informed decision-making and collaborative care planning.

Documentation & Care Coordination

Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated and holistic care delivery.

Quality, Safety & Continuous Improvement

Contribute to quality improvement activities, accreditation processes, risk management, and incident reporting while promoting compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards and organisational requirements.

What You Bring

- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Demonstrated clinical nursing experience, preferably within aged care
- Experience supporting people living with dementia (desirable)
- Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to provide leadership, supervision, and support to nursing and care staff
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to person-centred care and resident wellbeing
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment
- Sound knowledge of aged care legislation, professional standards, and clinical governance requirements
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning
- Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold high standards of professional accountability

About Casterton Memorial:

Situated in the northern sector of the Glenelg Shire and 359 Km West of Melbourne, Casterton Memorial Hospital (CMH) provides a local healthcare facility to the community of Casterton and neighbouring district – servicing a population of approx. 3,000 in its catchment area.





Our staff maintain high professional standards and participate in continuous education and personal development programs, ensuring the attention you receive as a patient, client, visitor or user of our facilities is efficient and of a high standard.

Why Casterton:

The Casterton township is nestled amongst the rolling hills and river red gums of the Glenelg River Valley, 359 Km west of Melbourne and 42 Km east of the South Australian border.

Joining the CMH team presents an opportunity to advance your career while maintaining a great lifestyle and work / life balance. You will be close to the Gariwerd (Grampians) National Park and beautiful beaches in Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland. CMH is also less than 45 minutes from one of Australia’s most celebrated wine regions.

What we can offer you?

- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Flexible working arrangements
- Generous Salary Packaging options
- Free on-site car parking
- Excellent employment conditions

Interested?

For more information, view the position description at [link].

For a confidential discussion, contact Kym Peter - Director of Nursing- ********@wdhs.net

Western District Health Service and Casterton Memorial Hospital 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 are dedicated to transparent and equitable hiring practices that recognise the strengths, experiences and perspectives people bring from all walks of life.

We actively 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 any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team, we are here to ensure you can participate fully and comfortably.

All successful applicants will be required to hold (or be willing to obtain) a current NDIS Worker Screening Check. Compliance with WDHS’s immunisation and vaccination requirements is a condition of employment

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📌 Registered Nurse - CMH (Casterton)
🏢 Western District Health Service
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