Registered Nurse

State Government of Victoria, Australia; Shire of Mount Alexander; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stress-free parking

Salary packaging

Onsite gym

Fitness Passport

Health & wellbeing program

Social Club

Home share

Job summary

Dhelkaya Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for casual shifts across our Castlemaine and Maldon campuses in regional Victoria. You will provide high-quality, patient-centred nursing care within a multidisciplinary team, guided by our values of respect and excellence.

The role requires strong clinical skills, effective communication, and infection control practices, with experience in acute/urgent care considered an advantage. Benefits include salary packaging and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical skills and ability to deliver care in a busy setting.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated infection control practices.
• Experience in acute/urgent care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to patients in casual, flexible nursing shifts.
• Provide patient-centred care guided by our values.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team across acute and aged care settings.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Infection control

Acute care experience

Job description

About Dhelkaya Health

Dhelkaya Health is a fresh approach to healthcare that is deeply human. Our name, 'Dhelkaya,' derived from Dja Dja Wurrung language, translates to 'being healthy’. It embodies our mission to foster health and wellbeing within our community.

Our deep understanding of local knowledge and community needs allows us to address the unique challenges faced by our diverse population. Our history is rich, but our commitment to innovation and evidence-based care ensures that we're constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our community.

Dhelkaya Health’s main campuses are in Castlemaine and Maldon. We also run an Information Hub in central Castlemaine and the Tarrengower Health Service in Maldon. From these locations and across the community, we deliver personalised patient services, residential care, maternity services, NDIS, and community wellbeing services.

We value diversity and our staff are encouraged to draw from their identity and culture in being part of a workforce that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive.

Dhelkaya Health - Healthier Together.

Position Title: Registered Nurse

Classification: Grade 2 Year 1 - 8 (YP2 – YP9)

Salary per hour: $42.60 - $54.40 + Casual Loading + superannuation + generous salary packaging options

Employment Type: Casual

Award: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024 - 2028

Role description

Dhelkaya Health are inviting applications from experienced Registered Nurses to join our team on a casual basis. Our Registered Nurses are vital members of the multi-disciplinary team, who continuously strive to deliver excellent care to patients and families in our community.

As a member of our team, you will effectively and safely deliver care as guided by our organisation's values of patient-centred care, trust and respect in an environment that is continuously looking for opportunities to improve the quality of patient care.

You’ll be part of a dedicated team providing flexible, high-quality nursing across acute and aged care environments.

About you

The successful applicant will have strong clinical skills, excellent communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to work effectively under pressure. You should be able to demonstrate effective infection control practices and a commitment to quality improvement. It is desirable that you have demonstrated recent experience working in an acute/urgent care setting.

Culture and Benefits

Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy.

Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.

From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:

• Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work.
• Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more.
• Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passportmembership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
• Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
• Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
• Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information.

https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/

The successful applicant will be required to complete all relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check, WWCC and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check (as applicable), and comply with Dhelkaya Health's Vaccination Policy.

Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together – we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services. We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.

For further information about this position, please contact Raquel Knights – Acting Executive Director Clinical & Aged Care Services on 03 5471 3498

Applications close Sunday 4th October 2026

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