ANUM - Acute

Moyne Health Services; Port Fairy; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Moyne Health Services in Port Fairy, Victoria, is seeking a Senior Nurse on Duty to lead clinical teams, coordinate staffing and skill mix, and support decision making to ensure safe and effective care across emergency and acute settings.

You will lead emergency responses, manage clinical escalation, and drive quality improvement while mentoring junior staff in a community-focused public health facility serving Port Fairy and surrounding districts.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• ALS certification is required.
• Experience in Acute, Urgent Care and/or Emergency.
• Knowledge of NSQHS standards and aged care quality standards.
• Strong infection control practices and continuous improvement understanding.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staffing and skill mix for safe patient care.
• Support clinical decision making and escalation processes.
• Lead emergency responses and coordinate care during deteriorations.
• Manage clinical escalation and ensure high-quality care for patients and residents.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to nursing staff.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Leadership

Infection control

ALS

Clinical decision support

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

Join our team and make a difference every shift.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role, supporting both our workforce and community while ensuring safe and effective care when it matters most.

As the senior nurse on duty, you will coordinate staffing and skill mix, support clinical decision making, lead emergency responses, manage clinical escalation, and ensure safe, high-quality care for patients and residents.

About You

Bachelor of Nursing

Key Selection Criteria:

Registered Nurse, with current AHPRA registration

3 years minimum clinical experience in Acute, Urgent Care and / or Emergency

Current Advance Life Support (ALS) certification

Sound understanding of the National Safety and Quality in Healthcare Standards (NSQHS)

A good understanding of the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, Statement of Rights and Aged Care Act 2024, NDIS Practice Standards and the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013

Well-developed and contemporary clinical skills and knowledge, including the application of Infection Control practices and principles

Sound understanding of quality systems and continuous improvement models, whilst achieving optimal outcomes

Excellent communication (written-including report writing-and oral) and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated strong organisational and time management skills and experience in leading others

Good comprehension of the clinical indicator reporting program

Knowledge and experience of the Accreditation process

About MHS

Moyne Health Services is a public, not for profit, integrated healthcare service that helps meet community healthcare needs in Port Fairy and surrounding districts in the Moyne Shire. Employing more than 200 people, MHS operates a 12 bed acute hospital, 2 Aged Care Residences with a total of 82 beds, primary and community care services, social support group programs and Allied Health Services.

MHS is committed to child safety and wellbeing, and the promotion and protection of children's rights by the organisation and its leadership.

We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for any of our advertised roles.

Successful candidates will be supported through a comprehensive and inclusive orientation program that promotes belonging, provides essential workplace information, and helps new team members confidently transition into their role.

Our Purpose

Best Care – Every person, every time