* Part time / Fixed Term (5 mths 3/8/26 - 3/1/27)
* 4 days per week
* YY4 / $61.59 per hour
Role Overview
The District Nurse Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, leadership, and day-to-day management of district nursing services within the community. This fixed-term role ensures continuity of high-quality, patient-centred care during a period of leave, supporting staff, managing service delivery, and maintaining clinical standards.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership & Coordination
* Provide leadership and oversight to the district nursing team
* Coordinate daily service delivery, including patient allocation and workload management
* Ensure care is delivered in accordance with clinical guidelines, policies, and best practice standards
* Support complex clinical decision-making and escalation as required
Staff Management & Support
* Supervise, mentor, and support nursing and support staff
* Assist with rostering, leave management, and workforce planning
* Facilitate team communication and contribute to a positive workplace culture
* Identify training and development needs and support ongoing education
Patient Care & Quality
* Ensure delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care in community settings
* Monitor care plans and outcomes, ensuring appropriate documentation and follow-up
* Manage patient flow, referrals, and service access
* Address feedback, complaints, and clinical incidents in a timely manner
Operational Management
* Oversee daily operations to ensure efficient service delivery
* Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders (e.g., GPs, allied health, hospitals)
* Contribute to reporting, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
* Maintain compliance with relevant healthcare standards and regulations
Essential
* Registered Nurse Division 1, APHRA registration
Desirable
* Relevant Postgraduate qualification
* Relevant experience in Community Nursing
Our Region
* Alpine Health comprises three multi-purpose health services across the stunning Alpine Region of Northeast Victoria.
* We are in the heart of Alpine country and boasts skiing, scenic walking/hiking trails in our local area, including the majestic Mt. Hotham and Falls Creek.
* We are close to world class Gourmet Food and Wine Region, including King Valley, Rutherglen, Glenrowan and Milawa Gourmet regions.
* We are only 40-60 minutes form the regional centres of Wangaratta and Albury Wodonga.
The successful applicant will benefit from
* Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
* 5 weeks annual leave
* Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
* Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
* Support for our diverse workforce
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