Acute & Urgent Care RN – Daylesford (Part-Time, 0.6FTE)

Central Highlands Rural Health; Daylesford; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Professional development

Diverse rural clinical experiences

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Central Highlands Rural Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (Grade 2) to join the Daylesford Acute Ward and Urgent Care Centre on a permanent part-time basis (0.6 EFT). The role offers diverse clinical experiences in a supportive rural health environment and opportunities for ongoing professional development.

As a valued team member, you will provide safe, person-centred care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to quality improvement and governance activities

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Clinical experience in acute or emergency nursing.
• Excellent assessment, clinical decision‑making and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient‑centred care, safety and continuous improvement.
• ALS certification.
• Understanding of rural health service delivery is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care in accordance with standards and policies.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Respond to urgent and emergency presentations within the Urgent Care Centre.
• Support patients and families through effective communication and education.
• Participate in quality improvement, accreditation and clinical governance activities.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and support less experienced staff and students.

Skills

Clinical decision‑making

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

ALS certification

Job description

Central Highlands Rural Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (Grade 2) to join the Daylesford Acute Ward and Urgent Care Centre on a permanent part-time basis (0.6 EFT). The role offers diverse clinical experiences in a supportive rural health environment and opportunities for ongoing professional development.

As a valued team member, you will provide safe, person-centred care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to quality improvement and governance activities