Position Title: Medication Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Classification: Dependant on Qualifications & Experience

Salary per hour: Dependant on Qualifications & Experience

Employment Type: Ongoing part-time positions available

Award: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024 -2028

Role Description

Heathcote Health is seeking a compassionate and motivated Enrolled Nurse to join our Residential Aged Care Unit (RACU). This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high‑quality, person‑centred care and to support a positive environment for residents, families and staff.

As an Enrolled Nurse at Heathcote Health, you will provide safe, effective and evidence‑based nursing care to residents while supporting the overall quality and performance of the RACU. Working under the delegation of the Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in assessment, observation, care planning and communication, ensuring residents receive holistic, person‑centred care.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality nursing care to residents in accordance with best practice
• Support optimal care quality and contribute to the smooth operational performance of the RACU
• Assist with policy and procedure development and review
• Align practice with the organisation's Strategic and Business Plans, and relevant government strategies
• Facilitate exceptional care through assessment, observation and evaluation of residents
• Provide care that is holistic, respectful, and person‑centred
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and guidelines, applying them to practice
• Implement clinical interventions as delegated by the RN and justify practice using evidence‑based principles
• Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team to support coordinated care
• Build and maintain strong communication with residents and their families to support care planning and delivery
• Practice according to ANCI professional codes and standards as they apply to Enrolled Nurses
• Administer medications in accordance with the Drugs and Poisons Act (
• Participate in ongoing professional development, including mandatory annual training
• Complete annual medication competency assessment
• Participate in the annual performance review and development process

About you

• Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse
• Endorsement for medication administration
• A commitment to person‑centred care and evidence‑based practice
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work all shifts, including nights and weekends

Please refer to the relevant attached position description and address the key selection criteria on your cover letter when applying.

Culture and Benefits

Located a short drive from Bendigo and Melbourne, Heathcote is a renowned centre for its regional food and wine culture. Combined with its spectacular landscapes, unique forests and historic sites, this rural community provides a rich and diverse culture for all to enjoy.

• Free on-site parking is available to all staff and visitors
• Salary Packaging/Salary Sacrificing
• Fitness Passport is available to all staff members across Heathcote Health. You and your family can sign up to unlimited access to more than 120 gyms, pools and fitness facilities on your program!

*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Heathcote Health Vaccination Policy.

Heathcote Health is an inclusive employer and actively encourages and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature-age people. We are committed to providing an environment that values diversity and supports employees to reach their full potential.

For further information about this position, please contact Samantha Harvey – Residential Aged Care Nurse Unit Manager on 03 5431 0931.