practice nurse

Fixed Term Part Time – 48 hours per fortnight

Available from 31st August 2025 to 2nd October 2026

An exciting and rewarding opportunity is available for a suitably qualified Registered Nurse to join the Primary Care team at Portland District Health.

You ensure all consumers are receiving the highest level of clinical care by providing a level of decision making and contribution to ensure the effective and efficient operations of your unit/department. You manage an environment that is conducive to person centred care which fosters a culture of engagement and partnership. You contribute to the quality, safety, and risk management programs for the division of Primary Care Services and contribute to an environment that is conducive to deliver the four quality goals which are focused on putting the consumer first in everything we do. This is 'PDH Care'; the CARE we want our consumers to experience, and that we want to deliver, every single day.

About you:

• Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency, and holds a current registration with a minimum of three years' experience in relevant clinical area
• Post Graduate clinical qualification(s) in speciality area of practice or willingness to undertake further study.
• Membership of an appropriate professional association is desirable
• Clinical knowledge, skills, and leadership experience in nursing speciality of non-admitted care for outpatient facility or clinics.
• Demonstrated level of nursing skills, which is easily identified as a role model of clinical competence.
• Understanding of relevant accreditation and funding systems and demonstrated ability to manage continuous improvement portfolio.

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
• GMHBA health insurance corporate rate
• Flexible working conditions
• Employee Assistance program
• Wellbeing Initiatives

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. Confirmation 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 asking them questions about you as an employee, 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
• Right to work in Australia
• Current Immunisation status. This role must meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.

Applications close: Thursday 11th September 2025 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.