Internal Expression Of Interest (Eoi) District Nurse (Long Service Leave Backfill)

Western District Health Service; Hamilton; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Western District Health Service is inviting expressions of interest from current WDHS staff for a temporary District Nurse backfill to cover Long Service Leave, based in Hamilton, Victoria. The role involves delivering community nursing care to support independence and quality of life for clients in their homes and community settings.

You will work as part of the District Nursing Service, provide person-centred, evidence-based care, and participate in a seven-day rotating roster with on-call

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing.
• Minimum 2-3 years post-graduate nursing experience.
• Demonstrated clinical assessment and care planning skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a community-based caseload.
• Commitment to person-centred care and continuous improvement.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Rights to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical care including wound management, medication administration, assessment and ongoing care planning for clients with acute, chronic and complex healthcare needs.
• Support patients and their families through collaborative care planning, education and health promotion activities designed to maximise independence and wellbeing.
• Coordinate services and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care across community, hospital and aged care settings.
• Work independently within the community setting, exercising sound clinical judgement and responding appropriately to changing patient needs.
• Participate in a seven-day rotating roster, including weekends, public holidays and an on-call roster supporting palliative care clients.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Independent work

Person-centred care

Continuous improvement

Education

Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

Current Driver's Licence

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Working with Children Check

Job description

Internal Expression of Interest - District Nurse (Long Service Leave Backfill)

District Nursing Service | Western District Health Service

• Internal Applicants Only
• Fixed Term Backfill Opportunity until 8 November 2026
• Hamilton, Victoria
• Classification: YU15/IB71
• Support clients to remain independent and receive high-quality care within their own homes

Make a difference in community healthcare

Western District Health Service is seeking expressions of interest from current WDHS employees for a temporary District Nurse opportunity to backfill a period of Long Service Leave.

Working as part of the District Nursing Service, you will provide person-centred, evidence-based nursing care to clients within the community setting. The role supports individuals to maintain health, independence and quality of life while receiving care in their own homes and community environments.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in community nursing while working within a supportive and experienced team committed to delivering high-quality care across the region.

What You'll Be Doing

Community Nursing Care

Deliver high-quality clinical care including wound management, medication administration, assessment and ongoing care planning for clients with acute, chronic and complex healthcare needs.

Patient-Centred Care

Support patients and their families through collaborative care planning, education and health promotion activities designed to maximise independence and wellbeing.

Care Coordination

Coordinate services and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care across community, hospital and aged care settings.

Autonomous Practice

Work independently within the community setting, exercising sound clinical judgement and responding appropriately to changing patient needs.

On-Call & Roster Participation

Participate in a seven-day rotating roster, including weekends, public holidays and an on-call roster supporting palliative care clients.

What You Bring

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing
• Minimum 2-3 years post-graduate nursing experience
• Demonstrated clinical assessment and care planning skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a community-based caseload
• Commitment to person-centred care and continuous improvement
• Current Driver's Licence
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Rights to work in Australia

About WDHS

At Western District Health Service, we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred healthcare to communities across the Southern Grampians and Glenelg regions. We are proud to foster a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace guided by our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

EOI Closing Date: Monday 14 September 2026

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Anne-Marree Simonds, District Nursing Coordinator on 03 3555 18352 or ****************************

Please note this opportunity is being advertised as an internal expression of interest only and is open to current Western District Health Service employees. For further information please see the Position Description - Link