Position Title: Registered Nurse – Geroe Unit    

Classification: YP3 to YP9              

Salary per hour:  $42.53 to $52.82 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options         

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract full-time OR Fixed Term Contract Part-time hours available per fortnight until 29^th November 2026

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

Role description

The Geroe Unit is actively seeking compassionate and skilled individuals to join our team in a diverse working environment, encompassing a mixed medical-surgical ward, an Urgent Care Centre, and post-natal support for a Level 2 Maternity Service. This dynamic role involves working across all shifts, seven days a week, primarily on the medical-surgical ward, with additional support for the Urgent Care Centre as needed. The successful applicant will showcase strong clinical skills, exceptional communication, and collaboration abilities, along with the capacity to perform effectively under pressure. Ideally, candidates will have demonstrated recent experience in an acute/urgent care setting, emphasizing effective infection control practices and a dedicated commitment to continuous quality improvement. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact on patient care within our community, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our goal of delivering exceptional healthcare services.

About you

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
• Comprehensive assessment, care planning, care delivery and evaluation skills
• Sound level of communication skills
• Commitment to collaborative practice and productive working relationships

Culture and Benefits

Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy. 

Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.

From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:

• Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work. 
• Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more. 
• Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
• Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
• Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
• Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information.

https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/

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

Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together – we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services.  We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.

For further information about this position, please contact Steve Warren – Nurse Unit Manager on 03 5471 3473

Please note that candidates are required to submit a cover letter and CV together with a document addressing the key selection criteria (which can be found on the Position Description). Only candidates that supply this information will be considered for roles at Dhelkaya Health.