About the Role

Join our team and make a difference every shift. 

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role, supporting both our workforce and community while ensuring safe and effective care when it matters most. 

As the senior nurse on duty, you will coordinate staffing and skill mix, support clinical decision making, lead emergency responses, manage clinical escalation, and ensure safe, high quality care for patients and residents. 

About You

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor of Nursing

Key Selection Criteria:

• Registered Nurse, with current AHPRA registration
• 3 years minimum clinical experience in Acute, Urgent Care and / or Emergency
• Current Advance Life Support (ALS) certification
• Sound understanding of the National Safety and Quality in Healthcare Standards (NSQHS)
• A good understanding of the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, Statement of Rights and Aged Care Act 2024, NDIS Practice Standards and the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013
• Well-developed and contemporary clinical skills and knowledge, including the application of Infection Control practices and principles
• Sound understanding of quality systems and continuous improvement models, whilst achieving optimal outcomes
• Excellent communication (written- including report writing-and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated strong organisational and time management skills and experience in leading others
• Good comprehension of the clinical indicator reporting program
• Knowledge and experience of the Accreditation process

About MHS

Moyne Health Services is a public, not for profit, integrated healthcare service that helps meet community healthcare needs in Port Fairy and surrounding districts in the Moyne Shire. Employing more than 200 people, MHS operates a 12 bed acute hospital, 2 Aged Care Residences with a total of 82 beds, primary and community care services, social support group programs and Allied Health Services.

MHS is committed to child safety and wellbeing, and the promotion and protection of children's rights by the organisation and its leadership. 

We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for any of our advertised roles.

How to Apply

Applications are to be submitted online via the Careers section on our website https://moynehealth.vic.gov.au by 18th October 2026, and should include a cover letter and resume. The successful applicant will be required to provide an NDIS Workers Screening Check and and evidence of immunisations (including 3 x Covid-19 vaccinations) in accordance with Department of Health guidelines before employment commencement.

For further information, please contact People & Culture people@moynehealth.vic.gov.au.

Notice of Collection

As part of our recruitment process, Moyne Health Services collects personal information about you including your name, contact details, employment history, qualifications, and any other information provided in your resume or application.

This information is collected for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the advertised role and other employment opportunities within our organisation. Your information may be shared with members of our People & Culture team, relevant hiring managers, and third-party service providers assisting with recruitment.

We will store your information securely and in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles. 

By submitting your application, you consent to us collecting and handling your personal information as described above.

Our Purpose: Best Care – Every person, every time

Our Values: Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence

(C.A.R.E.)