REGISTERED NURSE
Andrews House Aged Care Facility
Permanent Part Time, up to 48 hours per fortnight
Registered Nurse YP2 ($42.60) – YP9 ($54.40) (excludes allowances)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at Andrews House Aged Care Facility as a Registered Nurse. Reporting to the Facility Manager and working collaboratively with the Care Coordinator and broader multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in delivering high quality, person-centred care to residents in a residential aged care setting.
As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care, while supporting positive clinical outcomes and maintaining professional nursing standards. This role offers ongoing opportunities for professional development, including education and support to work towards an In-Charge capacity when required.
We are seeking a motivated, compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse who is committed to delivering safe, evidence-based care and who thrive in a collaborative team environment. This role would suit nurses who are passionate about aged care, value building meaningful relationships with residents and families, and are dedicated to continuous improvement and professional excellence.
Our preferred candidate will have:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
- Demonstrated sound clinical nursing skills and commitment to safe practice principles.
- Well-developed communication, interpersonal, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.
- Strong written and computer skills appropriate to the role.
- Commitment to person-centred care and continuous quality improvement.
- Flexibility to work across a rotating roster including morning, afternoon and night shifts.
The following experience/qualifications would be considered advantageous:
- Recent experience in aged care or acute care nursing.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards.
- Evidence of recent continuing professional development.
- Experience supervising and supporting care staff and contributing to clinical leadership activities.
IMPORTANT: Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.
About our organisation
The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 47,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. These positions are based at Andrews House Aged Care Facility in Trafalgar, located 45 minutes from Pakenham with a stress free commute along the freeway and a short 5 minute walk from the Trafalgar Train Station. Andrews House is supported by numerous volunteers and have access to a variety of allied health professionals. You won’t find a friendlier, and welcoming team than the team at Andrews House! We care for our community because we are the community! So get your CV ready and come and join us here at West Gippsland Healthcare Group.
At West Gippsland Healthcare Group, we take pride in our commitment to fostering diversity and equality within our team. We warmly welcome applications from every corner of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTI community, and those with first-hand experience of living with a disability. Your unique perspective and background are valuable to us, and we look forward to your application.
West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:
Working with us
All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a NDIS worker screening clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.
Further details and how to apply
Further information is contained in the . Applications are to be submitted by selecting 'Apply Now' and should include a current CV and cover letter. Responses to the selection criteria are recommended. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any further queries, please contact Lucy Lewis, Andrews House Facility Manager, 03 5637 4101 ([email protected])
Applications close: 8 September 2026* (applications may close earlier)
- Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open for a minimum of fourteen (14) days for externally advertised positions from the date of advertisement and may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate/s are identified.
As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.
As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.
