Position overview

• Employment Type: This is a part-time (64 hours per fortnight), ongoing position. Full-time opportunities are also available.
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Registered Nurse Grade 2: $86,580.00 - $107,510.00 pro rata, plus superannuation
• Classification: Enrolled Nurse Grade 2: $75,358.40 - $80,184.00 pro rata, plus superannuation

About the role

Looking to grow your nursing career? South West Healthcare's Transition to Acute Care Program offers an excellent opportunity for Enrolled and Registered Nurses to build their expertise in acute inpatient settings.

This program provides a structured and supportive pathway to enhance your acute care skills through a tailored training experience. With dedicated education support and hands-on, supervised practice across inpatient wards, you will gain the confidence and capability needed to succeed in acute care nursing.

Upon successful completion of the program, you will have the opportunity to transition into ongoing part-time or full-time positions within our nursing pool.

What you bring

No prior acute care experience? No problem! We are looking for nurses who demonstrate:

• A commitment to safe, patient-centred care
• Clinical skills that enhance the patient experience
• The ability to adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic clinical environment
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues
• A strong focus on workplace safety
• Alignment with South West Healthcare's values

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• A tailored, intensive training program with ongoing education support
• 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
• A supportive and dynamic team environment

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 28 June 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