About the role

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse or Dual Registered Nurse / Midwife eager to make a real difference in a vibrant rural community?

Registered Nurses/midwives hold a unique position within South West Healthcare Camperdown Campus providing comprehensive care ensuring standards meet professional, organisation, legal and ethical requirements.

We are offering Full time and Part time fixed term roles until 3/1/2027 (Parental Leave Coverage)

About Camperdown Acute Ward:
Camperdown Hospital is a respected rural health facility located in the picturesque town of Camperdown, Victoria, in the stunning South West region. As part of South West Healthcare, the hospital plays an essential role in delivering high-quality healthcare services to surrounding rural communities.

The hospital acts as a vital hub for acute, emergency, and maternity care, providing a broad range of essential services, including:

• Acute, medical, and surgical care
• Urgent care and short-stay services
• Palliative care
• Maternity care, including Birthing, Antenatal, and Postnatal services

Position overview

• Employment Type: Full time and Part time fixed term roles until 3/1/2027 (Parental Leave Coverage)
• Location: Camperdown Campus
• Classification: Registered Nurse Grade 2
• Salary Range: $81,733.60 - $104,379.60 pro rata, plus superannuation

What you bring

• The successful applicants will have current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse, demonstrated competency in clinical practice and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, while providing high quality nursing care.
• Commitment to ongoing education and professional development.
• Have completed a 12-month graduate program.
• Relevant post graduate qualification or previous experience will be highly regarded.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

At South West Healthcare we are driven by our values of Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership. We are dedicated to our local community by providing care closer to home. 

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the South West region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

North of the Great Ocean road, Camperdown lies within the “Lakes and Craters” region of the South West region. The idyllic rural community boasts a thriving agricultural industry and is to the 12 Apostles Gourmet Trail.  To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: https://www.visitvictoria.com/Regions/Great-Ocean-Road/Destinations/Camperdown

Learn more about SWH here.

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 1^st February 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
• Current Immunisation status

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