Registered or Enrolled Nurse

Job Description

Are you looking for a rewarding nursing career in regional Victoria? Grampians Health is inviting Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses to register their interest in joining its healthcare teams across multiple campuses in Western Victoria.

Whether you’re a local healthcare professional, relocating within Australia, or applying from overseas, this is an opportunity to build a meaningful career while delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in supportive and modern healthcare environments.

At Grampians Health, nurses are valued members of multidisciplinary teams dedicated to improving patient outcomes and supporting communities across regional Victoria.

About the Role

Grampians Health is currently seeking Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses to join teams across the following locations:

• Ararat
• Ballarat
• Dimboola
• Edenhope
• Horsham
• Stawell

In this role, you will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide safe, compassionate, and effective care to patients and residents across a variety of healthcare settings.

Nurses at Grampians Health work in modern facilities designed to support best practice healthcare, ensuring patients receive personalised care while maintaining dignity, comfort, and independence.

Key Responsibilities

As a Registered or Enrolled Nurse, your responsibilities may include:

• Providing compassionate care to patients across a range of clinical settings
• Delivering holistic, resident-focused healthcare services
• Maintaining accurate documentation and updating care plans
• Communicating patient health updates with healthcare teams
• Supporting positive patient outcomes through collaborative care planning
• Participating in performance reviews and professional development programs
• Maintaining accurate availability through the electronic rostering system
• Working with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care and wellbeing

Skills and Experience

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong clinical capability and a commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare.

Essential skills include:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered or Enrolled Nurse
• Strong clinical knowledge relevant to your level of experience
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within healthcare teams
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills

About Grampians Health

Grampians Health provides regional healthcare services across Western Victoria, delivering care through campuses in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham, and Stawell.

The organisation’s mission is to deliver sustainable, high-quality healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. By strengthening healthcare services across the region, Grampians Health ensures rural and regional communities receive accessible, compassionate medical care.

Joining Grampians Health means becoming part of a diverse healthcare network offering opportunities across:

• Acute care
• Mental health services
• Maternity services
• Allied health
• Aged care
• Community healthcare
• Support services

Why Work at Grampians Health?

At Grampians Health, employees are recognised as the organisation’s most valuable asset. The health service is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace for all staff.

Employee Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and leave purchase options
• Salary packaging benefits for living expenses, meals, and holidays
• Access to a dedicated staff fitness program
• Employee recognition and rewards initiatives
• Opportunities for career development and professional growth

Living and Working in Western Victoria

Working with Grampians Health means enjoying a balanced lifestyle in some of Victoria’s most vibrant regional communities.

Ballarat

Ballarat is the largest city in Western Victoria and one of Australia’s fastest-growing inland centres. Known for its historic architecture, excellent schools, vibrant dining scene, and boutique shopping, Ballarat offers the perfect blend of city convenience and regional lifestyle.

Horsham

Located on the banks of the Wimmera River, Horsham is the commercial heart of the Wimmera region. With affordable housing, excellent community facilities, and easy access to stunning natural attractions, it’s an ideal place to live and work.

Dimboola

Dimboola is a picturesque rural town surrounded by farmland, rolling hills, and unique landscapes like the Pink Salt Lake. The nearby Little Desert National Park offers incredible opportunities to explore native wildlife and natural beauty.

Edenhope

Edenhope is a peaceful country town surrounded by nature reserves, wineries, and scenic walking trails. The local Grampians Health campus delivers a range of healthcare services including acute, aged care, district, and community nursing.

Stawell

Stawell offers a relaxed lifestyle with breathtaking natural surroundings. Located close to the Grampians National Park, the town provides outdoor adventures, hiking trails, and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Ararat

Situated along the Western Highway, Ararat serves as the gateway to the Grampians region. The town features a strong local economy supported by agriculture, healthcare, tourism, and advanced manufacturing.

Salary and Employment Conditions

Nursing positions at Grampians Health are paid according to the Victorian Public Sector Enterprise Agreements (2024–2028).

Registered Nurse Grade 2:
$41.36 – $52.20 per hour

Midwife Grade 2:
$42.41 – $52.20 per hour

Enrolled Nurse Grade 2:
$36.59 – $38.93 per hour

Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2:
$36.10 – $46.38 per hour

Enrolled Psychiatric Nurse Level 2:
$35.27 – $36.84 per hour

Diversity, Inclusion & Workplace Safety

Grampians Health is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace.

The organisation welcomes applications from:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• People with disabilities
• Individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Mature-age workers
• Members of the LGBTQIA+ community

All appointments are subject to appropriate background checks including:

• Police record check
• Immunisation clearance
• Working with Children Check or NDIS Worker Screening Check

Employees may also be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) depending on the role.

Start Your Nursing Career with Grampians Health

If you’re passionate about providing exceptional patient care and building a rewarding healthcare career, Grampians Health offers the opportunity to grow professionally while making a real difference in regional communities.

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their application and respond to the selection criteria to ensure their application is directed to the appropriate department.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and may close once suitable candidates are appointed.

For confidential enquiries, contact:
InternationalRecruitment@gh.org.au

Join Grampians Health and become part of a dedicated team committed to delivering quality healthcare across Western Victoria.