Job Description

 Position: Respiratory Nurse Consultant

• Employment Type: Part-time (48 hours per fortnight), On-going position
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification:  Clinical Nurse Consultant C
• Salary: $132,116.40 (pro rata), plus superannuation

About the role

Are you passionate about respiratory health and patient-centred care? South West Healthcare is seeking a skilled and compassionate Respiratory Nurse to provide expert clinical support across hospital and community settings. You will act as a resource and educator for healthcare teams while delivering individualised care for clients with asthma and other respiratory conditions.

A core part of the role is mentoring and supporting Primary and Community Health Programs, assisting clients to navigate hospital and community services through evidence-based pathways, resulting in:

• Improved client outcomes
• Development of models to support patient self-management
• Capacity building to reduce avoidable hospitalisations

What you bring

• Clinical Expertise: Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with at least five years post-graduate experience. Post-graduate qualification in asthma/respiratory education and advanced skills in respiratory assessment and management.
• Leadership & Teamwork: Proven leadership, mentoring, and teaching skills within multidisciplinary teams. Strong communication, interpersonal, organisational, and problem-solving abilities. Understanding of interdisciplinary roles and demonstrated initiative.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), electronic health records, and accurate data entry. Able to maintain client records and generate reports.

Other Requirements: Current Driver's Licence.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of evidence-based asthma and chronic respiratory disease guidelines (National Asthma Council, GOLD, TSANZ, Lung Foundation Australia)
• Experience in acute and community management of respiratory disease

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

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

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.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 2 November 2025. 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 with the classification Clinical Nurse Consultation C.

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

Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au