Ongoing Part Time - 64 hours per fortnight
Available now
An exciting and rewarding opportunity is available for a suitably qualified Registered Nurse to join the Urgent Care team at Portland District Health. The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering protected 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. You contribute to the quality, safety and risk management programs for the clinical unit/department. You contribute to an environment that is conducive to person centred care which foster a culture of consumer engagement and partnership. Roster will include: Monday to Friday, shift work, night shift, weekends and Public Holidays.
PDH is not accepting applications from candidates requiring VISA sponsorship, applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia to be legally entitled to work for the duration of their employment.
About You
Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) via Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Post graduate qualification in Emergency Nursing and/or Intensive Care - desirable
Current triage training/competency - mandated
Current advanced Life support (ALS) - mandated
Current Paediatric Advanced Life support - desirable
Minimum 5 year's experience in an Emergency Department and/or Urgent Care Centre
Strong clinical assessment, escalation, prioritisation and decision‐making skills
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
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
Portland Leisure & Aquatic Centre corporate rates
Flexible working conditions
Employee Assistance program
Wellbeing Initiatives
Relocation assistance available - conditions apply
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.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
Police Record Check
Current Victorian Working with Children's' check
Current Immunisation status. This role must be 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.
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📌 Registered Nurse - Urgent Care Centre (Portland)
🏢 Portland District Health
📍 Portland