Registered and Enrolled Nurses – Nurse Pool

Echuca Regional Health; Echuca; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Supportive leadership

Wellbeing programs

Career progression

EAP

Free parking

Free vaccinations

Job summary

Echuca Regional Health (ERH) is seeking professional Registered Nurses to join the Nurse Pool. This role offers development across departments, with a focus on quality care and clinical growth.

Applicants should hold current AHPRA registration and have at least 12 months postgraduate RN experience or 6 months EN experience. Relocation and retention benefits are available for eligible staff, under the ERH Enterprise Agreement.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA Registration (no restrictions).
• Minimum of 12 months Post Graduate Experience (RN) or 6 months (EN).
• Commitment to quality, safety, ERH CARE values.

Responsibilities

• Practice within a professional, ethical and evidence-based nursing framework in accordance with legislation affecting nursing practice and health care.
• Actively participate in quality improvement activities including assessment of processes and patient outcomes, identification of patient risks and improvement opportunities, planning and implementing change.
• Ensure knowledge and skills remain current through attendance at regular education and training sessions and through reference to changes in policy, practice and guidelines.
• Maintain core clinical competence specific to the area of clinical practice relevant to the role.
• Actively participate in in-house education and training programs.

Skills

AHPRA Registration

Clinical experience

Patient safety

Job description

Registered and Enrolled Nurses – Nurse Pool

Registered and Enrolled Nurses – Nurse Pool

Nurse Pool

Nurses and Midwives Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028

Full Time or Part Time, Permanent

(Please specify your optimal FTE in your Cover Letter)

$10,000 retention payment for eligible employees***

Relocation reimbursement of up to $10,000 for eligible relocation***

Echuca Regional Health (ERH) proudly serves the Shire of Campaspe and Murray River Council, with Echuca and Moama located side by side on the banks of the iconic Murray River. As the largest employer in the region with over 1,000 staff, ERH offers a wide range of hospital, aged care, and community health services, and is growing as a sub-regional teaching health service.

Whether you're seeking a career change, a lifestyle shift, or both—ERH provides genuine opportunities for growth, development, and making a difference in a welcoming regional community.

About the Role:

Applications are sought from suitably qualified Registered Nurses to join Nurse Pool at Echuca Regional Health. This role offers valuable career development and the opportunity to expand your clinical experience whilst working across a variety of departments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Practice within a professional, ethical and evidence-based nursing framework in accordance with legislation affecting nursing practice and health care
• Actively participate in quality improvement activities including assessment of processes and patient outcomes, identification of patient risks and improvement opportunities, planning and implementing change
• Ensure knowledge and skills remain current through attendance at regular education and training sessions and through reference to changes in policy, practice and guidelines
• Maintain core clinical competence specific to the area of clinical practice relevant to the role
• Actively participate in in-house education and training programs

Qualifications/experience required:

• Current AHPRA Registration (no restrictions)
• Minimum of 12 months Post Graduate Experience (RN) or 6 months (EN)
• Commitment to quality, safety, innovation and ERH CARE values.

Why Work at ERH?

At ERH we offer a supportive and inclusive culture that offers opportunity for growth and development. As well as that we have a fantastic range of benefits for our employees, including:

• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive and experienced leadership
• Health and wellbeing programs
• Career progression and skill development opportunities
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
• Free onsite parking
• Free staff vaccinations

In addition, ERH is offering;

$10,000 retention payment after 18months employment at 0.6fte or more. (pro-rata for less fte)

Relocation reimbursement for within Victoria, Interstate and International (up to $3,000, $6,000 and $10,000 respectively).

Echuca Region – A Great Place to Live and Work

Echuca Moama offers the perfect blend of lifestyle and opportunity. Nestled along the iconic Murray River, the region boasts a relaxed pace, affordable living, and a strong sense of community. With great schools, vibrant local businesses, and easy access to nature and recreation, it’s an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family—all just a few hours from Melbourne.

Diversity and Inclusion

At ERH, we value and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and talents of our people. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally, linguistically and gender diverse people and, mature aged people.

We are a child-safe organisation (see Victorian Government Child Safe Standards) and proudly Totally Smoke Free.

Should you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process they are available upon request. For application support, contact ***********@erh.org.au

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working with Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment. Vaccination status in line with policy and procedure at this time. Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship or hold Australian Work Rights to be eligible. Financial support towards VISAS is not available.