Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Community services
Location: Hume - Murrindindi
Reference: 84NPT
District Nursing (Extended Leave Cover)
Fixed term, part-time positions
9th July 2026 - 31st July 2026
10th August 2026 to 8th October 2026
16-18 hours per week
An exciting opportunity is available for one or more experienced and highly motivated Registered Nurses to join the Primary Health District Nursing team on a fixed-term basis.
We are seeking annual leave cover for two positions over a 13-week period. The roles offer flexibility, with the capacity for one or more applicants to provide 16–18 hours per week across 2–3 shifts.
Additional shifts may also be available to cover sick leave and weekend work.
DNS 1 - Fixed Term 9th July 2026 - 31st July 2026
DNS 2 - Fixed Term 10th August 2026 to 8th October 2026
The District Nursing service operates Monday to Friday with occasional weekend services, providing a mix of home-based aged care services and private services such as Post Acute Care and Hospital in the Home.
You will provide nursing care, health education and support to clients in the home setting, encouraging your clients and their carers to be partners in their care planning, goal setting and decision making. To help your clients achieve their best health outcomes and independence you will also collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and external service providers.
The successful candidate will have:
The District Nurse maintains clinical standards and best practice, through continual quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based risk management strategies. You will encourage a positive working team environment by fostering the ADH values, as well as facilitating education and support for junior staff and students.
What we can offer you:
For more information about the role, please contact Chris Wasley, Primary Health Manager, at [email protected] or (03) 5772 0900
To apply for the District Nursing fixed term position(s), please email your application addressing the key selection criteria and resume to [email protected] by close of business Friday 15th May 2026.