Fixed Term Part Time – 64 hours per fortnight
Available from 27th January 2027 to 6th February 2028
Graduate Nurse Programs at Portland District Health are designed to support early career practitioners in their transition from student to confident, competent registered professionals. These programs foster the development of clinical independence, professional identity and reflective practice within a supportive and inclusive environment. Our approach is grounded in a framework of skill development and professional growth, enabling graduates to progress toward safe and autonomous practice. Graduates are supported by dedicated staff who guide clinical learning, encourage critical thinking and promote ongoing reflective and self directed learning.
To apply: please ensure you have submitted your application to PMCV via pmcv.com.au AND directly to the organisation via our website. Your direct application must include: resume with clinical experience; two certified clinical placement assessments; Certified Academic transcript (including key) and two clinical referees with contact details as per PMCV requirements.
Roster will include: Monday to Friday, shift work, night shift, weekends and Public Holidays.
About you:
- Extensive clinical knowledge, skills and experience
- Highly developed interpersonal skills
- Sound communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work unsupervised as a Registered Nurse in a clinical environment
- Strong time management skills
- Good assessment, problem solving and organisational skills
- A demonstrated high level of motivation and willingness to learn
- Current employee police check and Working with Children’s check.
- Current evidence of immunisation history and / or serology results
- Able to undertake shift work as required
Please click here to view Position Description.
About us:
Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community. The hospital was established in 1856 on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include:
- Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and Pathology
- A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatment
- Residential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside Lodge
- An extensive range of primary and community services for the local community
PDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce. The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.
Additional Benefits:
- Salary Packaging
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Social Club
- Free parking
- Portland Leisure & Aquatic Centre corporate rates
- Flexible working conditions
- Employee Assistance program
- Wellbeing Initiatives
- Relocation assistance available – conditions apply
The Region – Glenelg Shire:
Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay’s rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park.
Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family. To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites.
How to apply:
Applications are through PDH website and must include:
- A letter which tells us who you are and why you should be our next team member. Look at the selection criteria in the position description for some ideas.
- A resume outlining your education, experience and work related achievements. We are looking to see if your employment and experience have set you up with skills needed to be successful in this role.
- Details of at least two professional referees. We will be calling them and asking them a wide range of questions about how you performed as an employee in your past roles. They need to be able to provide feedback on your performance.
Applications from employment agencies may be submitted, however, PDH will not accept liability for the agency costs and fees.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
- Police Record Check
- Current Victorian Working with Children's' check
- Current Immunisation status. This role must be meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.
Applications close: Monday 29th June 2026 at 12.00pm
Portland District Health encourage and welcome applications from First Nation People, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.
