OverviewFixed Term Part Time – 64 hours per fortnightAvailable from 13 October 2025 to 1 January 2026An exciting and rewarding opportunity is available for a suitably qualified Enrolled Nurse to join the team at Portland District Health.As a Graduate Enrolled Nurse, you are a vital member of the multidisciplinary health care team.
Your interactions with patients, relatives and colleagues are guided by the organisation's policy framework and values of trust and respect in an environment which continuously identifies opportunities for improving the quality of patient care.
The enrolled graduate program is a 6-month transition program that allows the enrolled nurse to transition from student to nurse in a supportive, structured environment.
The program will provide ongoing training, development and support whilst enabling the individual to experience the role and responsibilities of an enrolled nurse in both aged care environment and sub-acute environment (3 months each).
About youEnrolled Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) via Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)Demonstrated ability to practice collaboratively and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary teamAble to demonstrate good assessment, problem solving and organisational skills in a clinical settingStrong communication and interpersonal skillsGood computer literacy, including ability to access and utilise organisational IT systems and emerging technologies which are relevant to the delivering clinical careUnderstanding of opportunities and challenges associated with providing rural health care servicesAbout usPortland 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 PathologyA 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatmentResidential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside LodgeAn extensive range of primary and community services for the local communityPDH 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 BenefitsSalary PackagingOngoing training and professional development opportunitiesSocial ClubFree parkingGMHBA health insurance corporate rateFlexible working conditionsEmployee Assistance programWellbeing InitiativesThe Region – Glenelg ShireAppreciate 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 of 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 applyApplications are through the 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.
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.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 CheckCurrent Victorian Working with Children's checkRight to work in AustraliaCurrent Immunisation status.
This role must meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.Proposed interviews will take place on receipt of suitable applications.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.Portland District Health is a public hospital under the Health Services Act.
Our role is to provide quality, protected health services to people in the Glenelg Shire.
To fulfil this role, Portland District Health offers a range of services, including; acute care through specialised medicine and surgery, urgent care, maternity services and limited children's services.
As an integrated Healthcare organisation, Portland District Health provides a range of services in sub-acute and aged care, population health, primary and community care.
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