Registered Nurse - Corangamarah
Employment Type - Permanent Part Time; Permanent Full Time
Hours per fortnight - 160
Classification - RN GRADE 2 (Year 2 - Year 8)
Job Category - RN Div1 / Corangamarah
Req Id - 5119
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
REGISTERED NURSE - CORANGAMARAH
Up to full time hours available
Colac Area Health is a values-based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services.
Colac Area Health are seeking experienced, passionate Registered Nurses to join our team in Corangamarah Aged Care to support opening additional Aged Care beds.
Corangamarah offers residents and their families a respectful and compassionate home-like environment. We promote a holistic approach to care and foster high standards of accountability, honesty and integrity. Our professional care, provided solely by qualified nursing staff, is offered to all without discrimination. All staff are supported and valued for their contribution to the team
Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, you will be responsible for providing high quality clinical care to our residents whilst working within and supervising a multidisciplinary team. Our residents deserve the very best nursing care, and our Nurses are an integral part of our care team.
What’s required?
- Current AHPRA registration (Division 1)
- Previous Aged care experience
- Experience in dementia, challenging behaviours and age related disease processes
- The ability to contribute to and inspire a team in the delivery of person-centred care.
- Compassion and a genuine interest in caring for the elderly, supporting their dignity, choices, and independence.
- Ability to communicate and build rapport with residents, families and team members
Benefits working with us
Colac Area Health offers the following benefits;
- Extensive organisational orientation/department induction
- Salary Sacrificing/Packaging
- Active Social Club
- 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
To learn about our town and region please visit: Discovering natures wonders in Colac
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 we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
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 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.
To apply visit: https://peopleplus.swarh.vic.gov.au/CAH
This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.
Contact person: Sue Gunsser
Phone: 0352325 436
Application closing date: Tuesday 8th July 2025
Are you currently a Colac Area Health employee? If so, please log into the People Plus internal careers site via your applications using your network login. Here you will find the full list of jobs available to you. You can then apply though the internal portal.