- Part time / Fixed Term (5 mths 3/8/26 - 3/1/27)
- 4 days per week
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YY4 / $61.59 per hour
Role Overview
The District Nurse Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, leadership, and day-to-day management of district nursing services within the community. This fixed-term role ensures continuity of high-quality, patient-centred care during a period of leave, supporting staff, managing service delivery, and maintaining clinical standards.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership & Coordination
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Provide leadership and oversight to the district nursing team
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Coordinate daily service delivery, including patient allocation and workload management
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Ensure care is delivered in accordance with clinical guidelines, policies, and best practice standards
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Support complex clinical decision-making and escalation as required
Staff Management & Support
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Supervise, mentor, and support nursing and support staff
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Assist with rostering, leave management, and workforce planning
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Facilitate team communication and contribute to a positive workplace culture
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Identify training and development needs and support ongoing education
Patient Care & Quality
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Ensure delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care in community settings
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Monitor care plans and outcomes, ensuring appropriate documentation and follow-up
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Manage patient flow, referrals, and service access
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Address feedback, complaints, and clinical incidents in a timely manner
Operational Management
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Oversee daily operations to ensure efficient service delivery
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Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders (e.g., GPs, allied health, hospitals)
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Contribute to reporting, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
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Maintain compliance with relevant healthcare standards and regulations
Essential
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Registered Nurse Division 1, APHRA registration
Desirable
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Relevant Postgraduate qualification
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Relevant experience in Community Nursing
Our Region:
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Alpine Health comprises three multi-purpose health services across the stunning Alpine Region of Northeast Victoria.
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We are in the heart of Alpine country and boasts skiing, scenic walking/hiking trails in our local area, including the majestic Mt. Hotham and Falls Creek.
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We are close to world class Gourmet Food and Wine Region, including King Valley, Rutherglen, Glenrowan and Milawa Gourmet regions.
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We are only 40-60 minutes form the regional centres of Wangaratta and Albury Wodonga.
The successful applicant will benefit from
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Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
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5 weeks annual leave
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Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
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Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
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Support for our diverse workforce
Application Process
Enquiries can be made via [email protected]
A Position Description for this role can be downloaded below or at Alpine Health Careers
All applications are to be submitted via Alpine Health Careers including a resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description.
Applications are assessed upon receipt & close 8th June 2026
