Job Description

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Role: Community Nurse (EN) - Enrolled Nurse

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Team: Allied Health / Community Nursing & Specialist Care Program (CN&SCP;)

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FTE: Part-time (0.8)

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Employment type: Ongoing

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Award/classification: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement , EN2

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Are you passionate about helping older people stay healthy and live independently in their own homes?

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As a Community Nurse (EN), you will provide person-centred nursing care to older people across home and clinic settings. You will build genuine relationships, understand what matters to each person, support their choices and goals, identify changing needs and help connect them with the right care and services.

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If you want to use your nursing experience to make a meaningful difference in older people’s everyday lives, this could be the role for you.

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Is this you?

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You:

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- care deeply about supporting older people to maintain their health, wellbeing and independence
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- take the time to listen, understand what matters to older people, and support them to participate in decisions about their care
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- enjoy building relationships with older people and working in their homes
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- communicate calmly and respectfully with older people, families, carers and colleagues
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- hold a Certificate IV or Diploma of Nursing
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- are currently registered with AHPRA as an enrolled nurse
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- have experience supporting older people in a community or home-based environment
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Your current role

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You will provide nursing care to help older people maintain their health, wellbeing and independence across home and clinic settings.

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This role focuses on care planning, clinical assessments, identifying changing needs and supporting older people to undertake daily living activities within their capacity.

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You will work under the direction of a Registered Nurse, seeking guidance and escalating clinical concerns or changes in client conditions as required.

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You will work closely with older people, their families,



carers and the broader multidisciplinary team to support coordinated care.

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You will also maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to the continuous improvement of community nursing services.

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About us

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Ballarat Community Health (BCH) is a community health organisation supporting people across the Ballarat region.

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We provide a broad range of services including primary care, mental health, alcohol and other drugs, allied health and community programs. Our work is person-centred and community-based, with a focus on access, inclusion and practical support.

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If you’d like to know more about us visit our website

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Staff benefits

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Our staff benefits include:

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- Salary packaging - up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses and up to $2,650 meals and entertainment
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- Generous training opportunities
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- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
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- Flexible working arrangements
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- Access to employee wellness programs and discounts
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- Social club
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Further information, applications, and accessibility

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For a confidential discussion, please contact K risten Kelly, Allied Health Manager on

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To obtain a copy of the position description, please click here.

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Applications close at 1 1.59pm on Sunday 04 October 2026

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BCH is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. If you require reasonable adjustments to apply for this role or during the recruitment process, please contact the People and Culture team at and let us know your preferred method of contact.

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Safety and inclusion

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BCH takes the safety, dignity and wellbeing of children, older people and vulnerable people seriously. We expect all staff to uphold these standards in their work.

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We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We value different life experiences and perspectives and provide care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation.

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Be more than part of your community - be someone making a difference for people in your community. Apply now!

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📌 Community Nurse (EN) - Enrolled Nurse (Mount Pleasant)
🏢 Ballarat Community Health
📍 Mount Pleasant