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We are seeking passionate health care professionals in a full time, part time and casual capacity across our hospitals and residential aged care facilities!  

Registered Nurses - Full Time, Part Time and Casual positions available.
Enrolled Nurses - Full Time, Part Time and Casual positions available.
Health Care Workers - Casual positions ONLY.

West Wimmera Health Service provides high-quality hospital care, residential aged care, disability services and community health facilities to more than 22,000 people in the West Wimmera region.

We cover 9 locations across Western Victoria including Goroke, Murtoa, Rupanyup, Minyip, Jeparit, Rainbow, Kaniva, Natimuk and Nhill. 

REMMUNERATION (FULL TIME)
HCW:  Starting at $57,000.
EN: EN IB68 $72,448 – IB72 $77,072
RN: YP2 $81,873 – YP9 $103,293

RELOCATION INCENTIVE AND RETENTION BONUSES FOR AGED CARE WORKERS...

• Aged care workers are eligible to receive a one-off payment of up to $16,500 to cover immediate and direct costs associated with permanently relocating to rural and remote areas within Australia.
• To be eligible for this incentive payment, the employee must relocate
  from a metropolitan or regional area (MM 1-3) to a MM 4-7 location and work for your rural or remote aged care service for a minimum of two years.
• The employee may also be eligible to receive an annual retention
  bonus for 2 years following relocation and permanent employment
  with your rural or remote aged care service.
• If you have any questions or need more information tailored to your role as a nurse, facility manager, aged care worker or allied health professional, please visit rurallap.com.au

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 NSQHS - National Safety and Quality Service Health Standards.
• 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 NSQHS - National Safety and Quality Service Health Standards.
• 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).

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.

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 6 AUGUST 2026

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