Registered Nurse - Specialist Clinics

Colac Area Health; Colac; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation/Induction

Salary packaging

Social club

Professional development

Employee assistance program

On-site research support

Job summary

Colac Area Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Specialist Clinic team. This temporary part-time role (30 hours per fortnight) supports Endocrinology, Ophthalmology, Paediatrics, Gynecology and Skin clinics in a community-focused health service.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team and contribute to high-quality, person-centred care. The role requires AHPRA registration, strong clinical skills, teamwork, and adaptability within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Excellent clinical skills within RN scope of practice.
• Demonstrated teamwork and communication abilities.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Understanding of NSQHS Accreditation process.
• Computer literacy with MS Office.
• Current Police Check and Working with Children's Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in specialist clinics (Endocrinology, Ophthalmology, Paediatrics, Gynecology, Skin).
• Collaborate with medical officers and external specialists.
• Support integrated care and patient-centred planning.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Maintain accurate documentation and adherence to NSQHS standards.

Skills

AHPRA Registration

Clinical skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

MS Office

NSQHS knowledge

Police Check

Working with Children Check

Driver's Licence

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Classification - Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 : RN Grade 2 Year 2 -RN Grade 2 Year 8

Job Category -RN / Community Rehabilitation

About Us

Situated just 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, at the foot of the stunning Otway Ranges, close to Lorne and the Surf Coast, Colac Area Health services 21,000 people who call the Shire home.Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surf Coast Shires. A unique integrated health service providing a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services to the Colac and district community. This includes the following:

• Nursing/Midwifery
• Aged Care
• Medical
• Community Services
• Corporate Services
• Support Services

About the role

REGISTERED NURSE – SPECIALIST CLINIC
Temporary Part Time - 30 hours per fortnight
10.11.2026 to 30.06.2027

Colac Area Health is a values-based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services.

The specialist Clinics at Colac Area Health currently incorporate Endocrinology, Opthamology, Paediatrics, Gynaecology and Skin. Each of the clinics run in partnership with medical officers/specialists from external agencies and is supported by the Specialist Clinics Registered Nurse.

What’s required?

• Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Excellent clinical skills within the Registered Nurse scope of practice
• Demonstrated skills in teamwork
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team to support person centered client care.
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to organise work in an accurate and timely manner and be flexible in a changing environment.
• Understanding of the NSQHS Accreditation process.
• Computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft office software.
• Current Police Check, Working with Children’s Check and Driver’s License

Benefits working with us

Colac Area Health offers the following benefits;

• Extensive organisational orientation/department induction
• Salary Sacrificing/Packaging
• Active Social Club
• Extensive professional development and continuing education
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to on-site research support from theCAH Research Unitand theWestern Alliance Academic Health Science Centre

To learn about our town and region please visit: Discovering natures wonders in Colac

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.

We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.

Position Description

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Contact person: Joel Craddock

Email: *************@cah.vic.gov.au

Phone: [phone]

This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2026 influenza vaccination.