Hybrid Rural District Nurse – Community Health

Central Highlands Rural Health; Kerang; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern District Community Health in Victoria is seeking a Community Registered Nurse for a hybrid, full-time role. You will perform autonomous nursing assessments, plan and deliver care, support outreach, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, equitable services for rural clients.

The role emphasizes clinical governance, continuous quality improvement, and documentation within NDCH funding programs. Must hold state RN registration and nursing qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification recognised in Australia.
• Current Registered Nurse registration with AHPRA.
• Proven nursing assessment, chronic disease care, wound management and medication safety.
• Strong communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in community nursing and rural outreach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive community nursing care with assessment, planning and review.
• Manage client referral, triage and service coordination pathway.
• Support health equity, independence and multidisciplinary care.
• Provide safe, accountable clinical practice within NDCH procedures.
• Fulfil responsibilities across funded programs and reporting requirements.
• Practise safely during rural travel, outreach and home visits.
• Contribute to service quality, governance and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification recognised in Australia

Current Registered Nurse registration with AHPRA

Tools

Best Practice

Electronic documentation

Job description

Northern District Community Health in Victoria is seeking a Community Registered Nurse for a hybrid, full-time role. You will perform autonomous nursing assessments, plan and deliver care, support outreach, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, equitable services for rural clients.

The role emphasizes clinical governance, continuous quality improvement, and documentation within NDCH funding programs. Must hold state RN registration and nursing qualifications.