Registered Nurse

WDHS; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Short-term shared accommodation

Salary packaging

Long service leave

Professional development

Leadership opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Western District Health Service's Coleraine Campus invites registered nurses to join a supportive, multidisciplinary team delivering person-centred care across acute and aged care settings in rural Victoria.

We offer full-time or part-time roles with relocation assistance, access to short-term accommodation, salary packaging, and ongoing professional development to support your career and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Bachelor of Nursing required.
• Commitment to safe, evidence-based and person-centred care.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Current Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Rights to work in Australia.
• NDIS Clearance (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care that places patients and residents at the centre of decision-making and supports positive health outcomes.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments and contribute to planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based nursing care.
• Work closely with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, effective and compassionate care.
• Provide support, guidance and mentorship to colleagues and students, and undertake team leadership responsibilities where appropriate to your experience level.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, accreditation activities and risk management processes that contribute to service excellence and patient safety.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Clinical assessment

Decision-making

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Professional development

Driver's licence

Police clearance

Right to work in Australia

NDIS clearance

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

• Full Time and Part Time Opportunities Available
• $43.81 - $54.40 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging Benefits
• Relocation support, including access to short-term shared accommodation (subject to availability)

Escape the city and build your nursing career in rural Victoria

Western District Health Service is seeking passionate and dedicated Registered Nurses to join our team at Coleraine Campus.

With multiple opportunities available, we welcome applications from Registered Nurses seeking either full-time or part-time employment. Whether you're looking to further develop your acute nursing skills, expand your experience in aged care, or embrace a rewarding rural lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you.

Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll play a key role in delivering safe, evidence-based and person-centred care while contributing to positive outcomes for patients, residents and their families.

Relocating? We'll Help You Settle In

We understand that relocating for work is a significant decision, and we're committed to helping make the transition as smooth as possible.

Coleraine offers the opportunity to build a rewarding healthcare career while enjoying the benefits of rural living. With affordable housing, a welcoming community and easy access to some of Victoria's most beautiful natural attractions, it's a place where you can truly feel at home.

To support your move, successful applicants relocating to the region may have access to:

• Short-term shared accommodation to assist with your transition to the region
• Assistance connecting with local real estate agents and long-term rental opportunities
• Support to build local connections through community groups, sporting clubs and social networks
• Guidance and assistance as you settle into your new role and community
• A welcoming and supportive team committed to helping you succeed both professionally and personally

Please note that accommodation support is offered as short-term shared accommodation only and is subject to availability.

Enjoy a relaxed pace of life, shorter commutes, strong community connections and the opportunity to experience the very best of regional Victoria while making a meaningful difference to the lives of local residents and patients.

To explore the region, visit: https://wdhs.net/v2/home/careers/community-information/

What You'll Be Doing

Person-Centred Care

Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care that places patients and residents at the centre of decision-making and supports positive health outcomes.

Clinical Assessment & Care Planning

Undertake comprehensive assessments and contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based nursing care.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Work closely with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, effective and compassionate care.

Provide support, guidance and mentorship to colleagues and students, and undertake team leadership responsibilities where appropriate to your experience level.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

Participate in quality improvement initiatives, accreditation activities and risk management processes that contribute to service excellence and patient safety.

What You Bring

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Bachelor of Nursing
• Commitment to providing safe, evidence-based and person-centred care
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning
• Current Driver's Licence
• Current Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Rights to work in Australia
• NDIS Clearance (or willingness to obtain)

Why Join Western District Health Service?

About Us

At Western District Health Service and Coleraine Campus, we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred healthcare to communities across the Southern Grampians and Glenelg regions.

Working within our acute and aged care services, you'll join an organisation known for its strong community connections, collaborative culture and commitment to excellence in rural healthcare.

We are proud to foster a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace guided by our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

What We Offer

• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Relocation support, including access to short-term shared accommodation (subject to availability)
• Support connecting with long-term housing opportunities
• Salary packaging benefits
• Generous long service leave provisions
• Ongoing professional development and education support
• Opportunities to develop leadership and clinical capability
• Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
• Meaningful work within a respected rural health service
• Excellent work-life balance in a welcoming regional community

Interested?

Western District Health Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability.

If you require support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team at [e-mail].

Successful applicants will be required to hold or obtain the relevant mandatory checks and meet WDHS compliance requirements as a condition of employment.