Internal Expression of Interest - District Nurse (Long Service Leave Backfill)
District Nursing Service | Western District Health Service
Internal Applicants Only
Fixed Term Backfill Opportunity until
8 November ****
Hamilton, Victoria
Classification: YU15/IB71
Support clients to remain independent and receive high-quality care within their own homes
Make a difference in community healthcare
Western District Health Service is seeking expressions of interest from current WDHS employees for a temporary
District Nurse
opportunity to backfill a period of Long Service Leave.
Working as part of the District Nursing Service, you will provide person-centred, evidence-based nursing care to clients within the community setting. The role supports individuals to maintain health, independence and quality of life while receiving care in their own homes and community environments.
This is an excellent prospect to develop your skills in community nursing while working within a supportive and experienced team committed to delivering high-quality care across the region.
What You'll Be Doing
Community Nursing Care
Deliver high-quality clinical care including wound management, medication administration, assessment and ongoing care planning for clients with acute, chronic and complex healthcare needs.
Patient-Centred Care
Support patients and their families through cooperative care planning, education and health promotion activities designed to maximise independence and wellbeing.
Care Coordination
Coordinate services and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care across community, hospital and aged care settings.
Autonomous Practice




Work independently within the community setting, exercising sound clinical judgement and responding appropriately to changing patient needs.
On-Call & Roster Participation
Participate in a seven-day rotating roster, including weekends, public holidays and an on-call roster supporting palliative care clients.
What You Bring
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing
Minimum 2-3 years post-graduate nursing experience
Demonstrated clinical assessment and care planning skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and manage a community-based caseload
Commitment to person-centred care and continuous improvement
Current Driver's Licence
NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
Rights to work in Australia
About WDHS
At Western District Health Service, we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred healthcare to communities across the Southern Grampians and Glenelg regions. We are proud to foster a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace guided by our values of
Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy
.
EOI Closing Date: Monday 14 September ****
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact
Anne-Marree Simonds, District Nursing Coordinator
on ************* or ****************************
Please note this opportunity is being advertised as an
internal expression of interest only
and is open to current Western District Health Service employees. For further information please see the Position Description - Link
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📌 Internal Expression Of Interest (Eoi) District Nurse (Long Service Leave Backfill)
🏢 Western District Health Service
📍 Hamilton