Enrolled Nurse

Heathcote Health is an integrated rural health service, providing a broad range of acute, aged care, primary health programs and home-based services to Heathcote and surrounding districts.

Position Title: Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Classification: Dependant on Qualifications & Experience

Salary per hour: Dependant on Qualifications & Experience

Employment Type: Ongoing part-time & full-time positions available

Award: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024 -2028

 

Role Description

Heathcote Health is seeking a compassionate and motivated Enrolled Nurse to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high‑quality, person‑centred care and to support a positive environment for residents, families and staff.

As an Enrolled Nurse at Heathcote Health, you will provide safe, effective and evidence‑based nursing care to residents while supporting the overall quality and performance of the RACU. Working under the delegation of the Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in assessment, observation, care planning and communication, ensuring residents receive holistic, person‑centred care.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality nursing care to residents in accordance with best practice
• Support optimal care quality and contribute to the smooth operational performance of the RACU
• Assist with policy and procedure development and review
• Align practice with the organisation's Strategic and Business Plans, and relevant government strategies
• Facilitate exceptional care through assessment, observation and evaluation of residents
• Provide care that is holistic, respectful, and person‑centred
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and guidelines, applying them to practice
• Implement clinical interventions as delegated by the RN and justify practice using evidence‑based principles
• Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team to support coordinated care
• Build and maintain strong communication with residents and their families to support care planning and delivery
• Practice according to ANCI professional codes and standards as they apply to Enrolled Nurses
• Administer medications in accordance with the Drugs and Poisons Act (
• Participate in ongoing professional development, including mandatory annual training
• Complete annual medication competency assessment
• Participate in the annual performance review and development process

 

About you

• Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse
• Endorsement for medication administration
• A commitment to person‑centred care and evidence‑based practice
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work all shifts, including nights and weekends

 

Please refer to the relevant attached position description and address the key selection criteria on your cover letter when applying.

 

Culture and Benefits

Heathcote Health is located on Taungurung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and Melbourne, Heathcote is a renowned centre for its regional food and wine culture. Combined with its spectacular landscapes, unique forests and historic sites, this rural community provides a rich and diverse culture for all to enjoy.

• Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work. 
• Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more. 
• Healthy and active lifest yle: Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
• Health and wellbeing:through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
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Heathcote Health values diversity and encourages individuals from all cultures and backgrounds to apply.

 

*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Heathcote Health Vaccination Policy.

 

For further information about this position, please contact Tylah Lane on 03 5431 0931.

 

Applications close 20th September 2026

We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly, as applications may be reviewed and progressed before the closing date.

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