District Nurse

Alpine Health; Myrtleford; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Alpine Health in Myrtleford is seeking a District Nurse for a fixed term 6 weeks (14th Dec 2026 - 31 Jan 2027) on a 0.6 EFT part-time basis. You’ll visit clients at home to keep them healthy, independent and connected to their community.

Responsibilities include wound care, medication management and health education, delivered with compassion and the ability to work independently in a rural setting. Weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Registered nurses with current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum of two years postgraduate nursing experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Have a Victorian Drivers Licence and be comfortable navigating country roads.
• Organised, adaptable and confident working independently.
• Compassionate with a great sense of humour.
• Enjoy building genuine connections with clients.
• Prepared to work weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based nursing support to keep clients healthy, independent and connected to their community.
• Deliver wound care, medication management and health education in clients' homes.
• Work autonomously in a rural setting, with occasional weekend commitments.

Skills

AHPRA-registered RN

Postgraduate nursing (2+ yrs)

Victorian Driver's Licence

Independent working

Compassionate & client-focused

Job description

Fixed Term / 6 weeks (14th Dec 2026 - 31 Jan 2027)

Part time position 0.6EFT

Looking for a nursing role where no two days are the same, our work truly matters and you get to swap hospital walls for fresh air and friendly faces? Alpine Health are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and community minded District Nurse to join our team.

Role Overview:

You will be out and about supporting people in their homes and helping them stay healthy, independent and connected to their community. From wound care and medication management to health education - you will make a real difference every single day.

What we are looking for:

• Registered nurse with current AHPRA registration
• Minimum of two years postgraduate nursing experience as a Registered Nurse
• Have a current Victorian Driving Licence and comfortable navigating country roads
• Organised, adaptable and confident working independently
• Compassionate with a great sense of humour
• Someone who enjoys building genuine connections with clients
• Prepared to work weekends as required

Bonus points if you have:

• Community or district nursing experience
• Experience in Wound Management, CVAD's, Palliative care, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, Stoma and Catheter care.

Why you should join the Alpine Health District Nursing Team:

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits are available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks annual leave and an additional week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full-time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
• Support for our diverse workforce
• Training will be facilitated and support provided for the right applicant