Fixed Term Part Time – 24 – 48 hours per fortnight

Available from 27^th July 2026 to 2^nd October 2026

An exciting and rewarding opportunity is available for a suitably qualified Registered Nurse to join the Chronic & Complex Care team at Portland District Health.

You support the delivery of high-quality clinical care by applying sound decision-making and contributing to the effective and efficient operation of your unit/department.  ou foster an environment that promotes person-centred care, encouraging a culture of engagement, collaboration, and partnership.  ou actively contribute to quality, safety, and risk management initiatives within the Primary Care Services division.  ou support a culture aligned with the organisations’ values, ensuring a consistent focus on putting the consumer first. This reflects ‘PDH Care’—the standard of care we strive to deliver and the experience we aim to provide every day.

About you:

• Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency, and holds a current registration with a minimum of three years’ experience in relevant clinical area
• Post Graduate clinical qualification(s) in speciality area of practice or willingness to undertake further study.
• Membership of an appropriate professional association - desirable
• Clinical knowledge, skills, and leadership experience in nursing speciality of non-admitted care for outpatient facility or clinics.
• Demonstrated level of nursing skills, which is easily identified as a role model of clinical competence.
• Demonstrated understanding of the needs, issues, and sensitivities of people from diverse backgrounds
• Understanding of opportunities and challenges associated with providing rural health care services

Please click here to view Position Description.

About us:

Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community. The hospital was established in 1856 on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include:

• Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and Pathology
• A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatment
• Residential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside Lodge
• An extensive range of primary and community services for the local community

PDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce. The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.

Additional Benefits:

• Salary Packaging
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Social Club
• Free parking
• Portland Leisure & Aquatic Centre corporate rates
• Flexible working conditions
• Employee Assistance program
• Wellbeing Initiatives
• Relocation assistance available – conditions apply

The Region – Glenelg Shire:

Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay’s rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park.

Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family.  To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites.

How to apply:
Applications are through PDH website and must include:

• A letter which tells us who you are and why you should be our next team member. Look at the selection criteria in the position description for some ideas.
• A resume outlining your education, experience and work related achievements. We are looking to see if your employment and experience have set you up with skills needed to be successful in this role. 
• Details of at least two professional referees. We will be calling them and asking them a wide range of questions about how you performed as an employee in your past roles. They need to be able to provide feedback on your performance.

 
Applications from employment agencies may be submitted, however, PDH will not accept liability for the agency costs and fees. 

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Current Victorian Working with Children's' check
• Current Immunisation status. This role must be meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.

Applications close: Tuesday 30th June 2026 at 12.00pm 

Portland District Health encourage and welcome applications from First Nation People, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.