Our nursing services play an integral role in the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve. We are always looking for people to join our team, who are passionate about customer care and excited by the opportunity to make a difference in remote and rural communities.

Positions are available to work at a variety of our acute and aged care facilities including; Iona Digby Harris Nursing Home, Jeparit, Kaniva, Natimuk, Nhill, Rainbow and Rupanyup.


IMPORTANT - International Applicants
To apply for a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse position, you must be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

In accordance with the Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement, WWHS cannot accept international Health Care Worker applications.

Please note if applications do not meet the above criteria they will not be accepted.


ABOUT THE ROLE/S:

Registered Nurse and Enrolled Nurse:

• To provide appropriate care to the patients and residents at all times and to achieve the standard of clinical care required by AHPRA regulations, and comply with the West Wimmera Health Service policies and procedures of the clinical unit.

Health Care Worker

• To provide appropriate care to the aged care residents at all times and comply by the West Wimmera Health Service policies and procedures of the unit.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

Registered Nurse:

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Excellent understanding of EQuIP criteria (acute and community care facilities).
• Excellent understanding of iCare, ACFI and Aged Care Standards (aged care facilities)
• Victorian Driver’s Licence.
  

Enrolled Nurse:

• Medication Endorsed qualification in Enrolled Nursing.
• Enrolled Nurse Qualification with a current APHRA registration.
• Excellent understanding of EQuIP criteria (acute and community care facilities)
• Excellent understanding of iCare, ACFI and Aged Care Standards (aged care facilities)

Health Care Worker:

• Ability to effectively communicate with the residents, families, carers and the community.
• Certificate III in Aged Care.
• Previous experience working in an Aged Care Residential Facility.
• Understanding of iCare, ACFI and Aged Care Quality Standards (aged care facilities).
  

HOW TO APPLY:
If you wish to apply and be considered for this role, please submit the following information in one document:

• Your resume, including a comprehensive employment history, the qualifications you hold and the contact details for at least three referees.
• A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
• Response to the Key Selection Criteria found above, or in the position descriptions on our website, using recent examples of your experiences. 

Important: In accordance with the Health Minister’s Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all West Wimmera Health Service employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, all employees are to receive an annual influenza vaccination or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Evidence of current immunisation history is required.