About Us
Situated just 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, at the foot of the stunning Otway Ranges, close to Lorne and the Surf Coast, Colac Area Health services 21,000 people who call the Shire home. Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surf Coast Shires. A unique integrated health service providing a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services to the Colac and district community. This includes the following:
* Nursing/Midwifery
* Aged Care
* Medical
* Community Services
* Corporate Services
* Support Services.
About the role
Colac Area Health provides a mix of Medical, Surgical, Urgent Care and Aged Care services. An opportunity currently exists for Registered Nurses with current Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registration (AHPRA) to join our Casual Nurse Bank. The successful applicants will have 1 year recent clinical experience in Acute, Perioperative, Aged Care and Community Nursing Sector and provide;
* safe effective patient centred care
* knowledge of contemporary rural practice
* demonstrated ability to organise work in a systematic, accurate and timely manner and be flexible in a changing environment
* demonstrated skills in teamwork and leadership
* the ability to work rostered and rotating shifts
* computer literacy
Applications for the above position should include a resume, and a letter of application and an address of the key selection criteria including the qualifications, experience and personal attributes as outlined in the position description.
For further information in regards to this position please contact Meagan Place Acting ADON on
Position Description
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Benefits working with us
With over 500 dedicated employees, Colac Area Health offers the following benefits;
* Extensive organisational orientation/department induction
* Salary Sacrificing/Packaging
* Active Social Club
* Onsite Parking
* Extensive professional development and continuing education,
* Employee Assistance Program
* Access to on-site research support from the CAH Research Unit and the Western Alliance Academic Health Science Centre
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and welcomes applications from those who identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government )
We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.