COMMUNITY NURSE - NHILL

12th June, 2026

We are seeking a Community Nurse  to work in a part time  (16 hours/fortnight) capacity based at Nhill.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• The Community Nurse provides appropriate and efficient nursing services to client’s living in the community.
• Are required to achieve the standard of client care required by the Nursing Board of Victoria regulations & policies, in line with the philosophies and objectives of the unit and the Clinical Division within West Wimmera Health Service.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential:

• Hold a current APHRA registration as a Registered Nurse or Endorsed Enrolled Nurse.
• Have good communication and organisational skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary health team and in collaboration with groups and individuals.
• Have excellent analysis, reporting & writing skills.
• Competence in using computer programs including Microsoft Office Software, Excel, Outlook and other databases relevant to the practice area.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Quality Improvement Principles, the EQuIP and the Common Community Care Standards.

Desirable: 

• Have 3 years or more of clinical nursing experience as well as experience in rural communities.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise and problem-solving ability for autonomous community-based care.
• Have a knowledge and understanding of service coordination principles and practice as described by Home and Community Care, Department of Veteran Affairs, Active Service Model and / or other state funded directional papers.
• Sound knowledge of Community Care Common Standards or Strengthened Quality Standards from November 1st 2025, as applicable.
• Have the ability to assess, negotiate, and evaluate multidisciplinary care plans for clients/carers for service coordination and independence maintenance needs.

Pre-Requisites:

• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Working with Children Check.
• Fully vaccinated (including influenza) as per current Department of Health Directives.
• Australian Driver’s Licence

KEY RESPONSBILITIES

• To support the organisation to deliver quality services to clients in the community and to continuously improve health service delivery through effective management.
• Adhere to the philosophies & policies of the West Wimmera Health Service and ensure effective Human Resource management.
• Strengthen relationships with customers to enhance the image of the Service and to adopt / promote the Active Service Model (ASM), to ensure frail older people and people with disabilities live in the community as independently and autonomously as possible.

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, using recent examples of your experiences.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 3 JULY 2026

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