Ongoing Part-Time– 64 hours per fortnight Available now An exciting and rewarding prospect is available for a suitably qualified Registered Nurses to join the Acute Care team at Portland District Health.
The primary role is to ensure responsible delivery of safe and effective personal care and clinical care, in accordance with the consumer's needs, goals and preferences to optimise their health and well-being.
You support the development of clinical skills in staff placed under your responsibility whilst contributing to the quality, safety and risk management programs for the clinical unit/department.
About you: Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) via Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Demonstrated ability to practice collaboratively and work effectively as part of multidisciplinary health care team Excellent communication, interpersonal, written, verbal and ICT skills Understands and embodies person centred care in practice skills that align with AHPRA registration requirements PDH frameworks, policy and procedures Aptitude and willingness to learn new processes and procedures under direction from senior Unit staff Demonstrated understanding of the needs, issues and sensitivities of people from diverse backgrounds and cultures Previous similar experience in Acute or Surgical Wards Please click here to view Position Description.
About us: Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community.
The hospital was established in **** on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include: • Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology),



Pharmacy and Pathology • A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatment • Residential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside Lodge • An extensive range of primary and community services for the local community PDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce.
The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.
Additional Benefits: • Salary Packaging • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities • Social Club • Free parking • GMHBA health insurance corporate rate • Flexible working conditions • Employee Assistance program • Wellbeing Initiatives The Region – Glenelg Shire: Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay's rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park.
Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family.
To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites.
How to apply: Applications are through PDH website and must include: • A letter which tells us who you are and why you should be our next team member.




Look at the selection criteria in the position description for some ideas.
• A resume outlining your education, experience and work related achievements.
Confirmation your employment and experience have set you up with skills needed to be successful in this role.
• Details of at least two professional referees.
We will be asking them questions about you as an employee, they need to be able to provide feedback on your performance.
Applications from employment agencies may be submitted, however, PDH will not accept liability for the agency costs and fees.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following: • Police Record Check • Current Victorian Working with Children's' check • Right to work in Australia • Current Immunisation status.
This role must meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.
Proposed interviews will take place on receipt of suitable applications.
Portland District Health encourage and welcome applications from First Nation People, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.
Apply Now Portland District Health is a public hospital under the Health Services Act.
Our role is to provide quality, safe health services to people in the Glenelg Shire.
To fulfil this role, Portland District Health offers a range of services, including; acute care through specialised medicine and surgery, urgent care, maternity services and limited children's services.
As an integrated Healthcare organisation, Portland District Health provides a range of services in sub-acute and aged care, population health, primary and community care.
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📌 Registered Nurse - Acute Care (North Ward) (Portland)
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