casual nurse

Casual

Available now

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

The HITH nurse will provide high quality nursing services including assessment of the broader care needs to a culturally diverse community. The HITH nurse is responsible for improving the health status and independence of the patient and supporting their carer/s in their role, working as part of a team to balance workload and new patient referrals on a daily basis. The HITH nurse will be responsible to the delivery of comprehensive, person-centred nursing care, including higher acuity and new specialty clinical pathways as part of our HITH expansion. Days of work include Monday to Friday and weekends.

About you:

• Current Unrestricted Nursing Registration with APHRA
• Previous experience preferred but not essential
• Competent with PICCs and Ports, familiar with VACC dressings
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team.
• Demonstrated initiative and self-direction, and the ability to work autonomously.
• Strong commitment to high quality care
• Demonstrated initiative and self-direction, and the ability to work autonomously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat, and social media platforms.
• Proven ability to handle confidential matters with discretion and liaise with a broad range of staff and stakeholders.

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 4th December 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.