Heathcote Health is an integrated rural health service, providing a broad range of acute, aged care, primary health programs and home-based services to Heathcote and surrounding districts.
Position Title: Registered Nurse
Classification: YP3 – YP9
Salary per hour: $42.53 to $52.82 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options
Employment Type: Ongoing part-time positions available
Awards: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024 -2028
Role Description
Heathcote Health is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team, providing high‑quality, person‑centred care in our Residential Aged Care Unit. This is a diverse and rewarding role that combines clinical care, teamwork and leadership to support excellence in service delivery.
In this role, you will deliver safe, effective clinical care while supporting the operational performance of the Aged Care services. Working closely with the Associate Nurse Unit Manager and Nurse Unit Manager, you will provide leadership on each shift and ensure care is aligned with organisational policies, professional standards and best practice guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality clinical care to patients, residents and clients across Aged Care
- Offer leadership, direction and support to ensure optimal care and service quality
- Enhance the operational performance of the Aged Care Unit
- Contribute to the development and review of policies and procedures
- Support organisational Strategic and Business Plans, and align practice with government strategies and best practice principles
- Work collaboratively with the Manager to ensure patient‑centred care is consistently delivered
- Plan and deliver care on a shift‑by‑shift basis as required
- Ensure care plans are created, reviewed and updated according to Heathcote Health policy
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation
- Practice in accordance with Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council competencies, Heathcote Health's Code of Conduct, and the Nurses' Professional Code of Conduct
- Support the Nurse Unit Manager with portfolio duties where appropriate
About you
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Clinical experience in aged care (desirable)
- Strong leadership and teamwork capabilities
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Ability to work all shifts, including nights and weekends
Please refer to the relevant attached position description and address the key selection criteria on your cover letter when applying.
Culture and Benefits
Located a short drive from Bendigo and Melbourne, Heathcote is a renowned centre for its regional food and wine culture. Combined with its spectacular landscapes, unique forests and historic sites, this rural community provides a rich and diverse culture for all to enjoy.
- Free on-site parking is available to all staff and visitors
- Salary Packaging/Salary Sacrificing
- Fitness Passport is available to all staff members across Heathcote Health. You and your family can sign up to unlimited access to more than 120 gyms, pools and fitness facilities on your program!
- All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Heathcote Health Vaccination Policy.
Heathcote Health is an inclusive employer and actively encourages and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature-age people. We are committed to providing an environment that values diversity and supports employees to reach their full potential.
For further information about this position, please contact Samantha Harvey – Residential Aged Care Nurse Unit Manager on 03 5431 0931
