Fixed Term Part Time – 56 hours per fortnight
Available from 19th January 2026 to 30th June 2026
An exciting and rewarding opportunity is available for a suitably qualified candidate to join the Chronic & Complex Care team at Portland District Health.
In this role you are responsible for delivering safe and effective clinical care that requires a higher level of clinical decision making that is relevant to your speciality area of practice. You support the development of clinical and leadership skills in staff placed under your responsibility and less experienced nurses, whilst managing an environment that is conducive to person centred care which fosters a culture of engagement and partnership. Short term contract is to cover personal leave, there may be an option to extend should circumstances change.
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 diabetes education and currently credentialed to practice as such
* Membership of an appropriate professional association - desirable
* Extensive clinical knowledge, skills and leadership experience in nursing.
* Demonstrated sound advanced clinical assessment and analysis skills and knowledge, and ability to implement indicated treatments in speciality area of practice'
* Demonstrated excellent communication skills, written and verbal
* Understanding of relevant accreditation and funding systems, and demonstrated ability to manage continuous improvement portfolio
About us:
* 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
* GMHBA health insurance corporate rate
* Flexible working conditions
* Employee Assistance program
* Wellbeing Initiatives
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:
* 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. Confirmation 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 asking them questions about you as an employee, they need to be able to provide feedback on your performance.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
* Police Record Check
* Current Victorian Working with Children's check
* Right to work in Australia
* Current Immunisation status. This role must meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.
Applications close: Tuesday 6th January 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.
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