Job Description

Position overview

• Employment Type: Permanent Full & Part Time opportunities - flexible hours available to suit your lifestyle (please indicate your preference in your cover letter)
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Registered Nurse Grade 2
• Salary Range: $84,058.00 - $104,379.60 pro rata, plus superannuation

About the role

South West Healthcare is entering an exciting new phase, with a major redevelopment of our Emergency Department underway. We are building a modern, future-focused service and we are looking for passionate Registered Nurses to be part of the journey.

Our ED sees around 35,000 presentations each year, offering a fast paced and diverse clinical environment. From trauma and acute care to mental health and paediatrics, you will gain exposure to a wide range of presentations that will challenge and grow your skills.

What truly makes this role stand out is our team. We have built a culture that is supportive, inclusive, and genuinely enjoyable. It's a busy environment, but one where colleagues step in to help, share knowledge, and keep things positive. The work is challenging, but the team makes it fun, and you will never feel like you are on your own.

What you bring

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration
• Minimum 12 months recent Emergency Department experience
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• A team player who contributes to a positive workplace culture
• Commitment to patient-centred care and continuous learning
• Postgraduate qualification in Emergency/Critical Care (desirable)

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
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• 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 is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. 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 26 April 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 Employer 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

South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.

Note: If you experience any difficulties using this website or require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au