Casual Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse – Casual

WDHS Campuses

Casual

Join a values driven organisation making a real difference

$42.6052 - $54.4078 (Dependant on experience) 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging Benefits

Build Your Career. Make a Real Difference.

Are you a Registered Nurse passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care? Join Western District Health Service as a Registered Nurse, where you’ll support patients, residents and other staff in a friendly environment and contribute to meaningful health outcomes every day.

This is a role for someone who values connection, teamwork, and compassionate care — and who wants to build their experience in aged care while making a genuine difference in people’s lives.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide safe, compassionate, and person-centred care while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. This role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on patient outcomes across a variety of clinical settings.

Person-Centred Care
Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care that respects the individual needs, preferences, dignity, and wellbeing of patients and their families.

Clinical Assessment & Care Delivery
Undertake comprehensive nursing assessments and plan, implement, evaluate, and document care to achieve positive patient outcomes in accordance with professional standards and best practice.

Monitoring & Clinical Decision-Making
Monitor patient conditions, recognise changes in health status, apply clinical judgement, and escalate concerns appropriately to support safe and effective care delivery.

Patient, Family & Carer Engagement
Build therapeutic relationships and communicate effectively with patients, families, and carers, encouraging participation in care planning, decision-making, and health education.

Teamwork & Collaboration
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to a supportive workplace culture and providing guidance and support to colleagues, students, and new staff members.

Quality, Safety & Professional Practice
Maintain accurate clinical documentation, adhere to organisational policies, professional standards, and legislative requirements, and actively participate in quality improvement, education, and ongoing professional development activities.

Advocacy & Patient Safety
Advocate for patients' rights and wellbeing, promoting a safe environment and ensuring care is delivered with respect, empathy, and professionalism at all times.

What You Bring

• Bachelor of Nursing and current registration as an Enrolled Nurse
• A genuine commitment to person-centred care and resident wellbeing
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Sound clinical judgement, attention to detail, and accountability in practice
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning
• Understanding of professional standards, legislation, and safe work practices

Why Join Western District Health Service?

About Us

Western District Health Service (WDHS) is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred healthcare to communities across the Southern Grampians and Glenelg Shire. As the region’s largest employer employing over 1000 people, we provide a comprehensive range of acute inpatient, residential aged care, and community health services, supported by a strong culture of teamwork, community connection, and excellence in rural health delivery.

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

Discover Life in Hamilton

Located in the heart of Victoria’s Southern Grampians region, Hamilton offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and lifestyle. With a welcoming community of around 10,000 people (serving a broader catchment of 16,500), it’s an ideal place to build your career while enjoying a relaxed, regional way of life.

From the stunning landscapes of the Grampians National Park to nearby coastal gems including Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland — plus local wineries and outdoor experiences — Hamilton provides an enviable work/life balance.

To learn more about WDHS, visit: https://wdhs.net/v2/about-us/
To explore the region, visit: https://wdhs.net/v2/home/careers/community-information/

What we offer:

• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Supportive team environment and strong clinical leadership
• Access to ongoing education and professional development
• A workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging
• Meaningful work making a difference in rural health outcomes

Interested?

For more information, view the position description at link.

For a confidential discussion, contact: Roxanne Wenn - Operations Manager CARU 55518757 or ••••@wdhs.net.

How to Apply

To apply via our careers page, commence your application by completing the form below and selecting “Next” to continue.

If applying through SEEK, simply click “Apply” and follow the prompts.

Applications must include a current resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications close: Sunday 25th of October 2026
Applications will be reviewed as received — early applications are encouraged, as the role may close once filled.

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 embrace fair and transparent recruitment practices and recognise the unique strengths, experiences and perspectives people bring from all walks of life.

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 on [xxx] — we’re here to ensure you can participate fully and comfortably.

Successful applicants will be required to hold (or be willing to obtain) a current National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. Compliance with WDHS immunisation and vaccination requirements is a condition of employment.