Job Description

Applicants are sought for casual employment as a Registered Nurse Grade 2 in Aged Care services.

Why Choose Beechworth?

Nestled in the heart of Victoria’s picturesque North East, Beechworth is a charming and vibrant town known for its historical significance, welcoming community, and breathtaking natural landscapes. Here, you’ll enjoy a work-life balance that city life simply cannot offer — with gourmet food and wine experiences, outdoor adventure opportunities, and a supportive, close-knit community.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Competitive salary in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives Victorian Public Sector Single Interest Employers Enterprise Agreement (2024-2028).
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression.
• A chance to live and work in the stunning Beechworth region, where your career and lifestyle go hand-in-hand.
• Full Salary packaging benefits available
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Staff wellbeing program, including Fitness Passport Program

About the Role:

To assist the organisation to meet its strategic and operational objectives in relation to Person Centred Care.

The Registered Nurse role will contribute to:

• Support and promote activities that are consistent with the Nature and Directions of Beechworth Health Service (BHS)
• In the absence of the Nurse Unit Manager or Assistant Nurse Unit Manager, undertake those duties needed for efficient use of resources that contributes to quality of care of clients.
• Act as a clinical resource, supervisor and role model in clinical practice for Enrolled Nurses, Personal Care Assistants and other care givers.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient/resident/client care with and in collaboration with other members of the health team. Involve the patient/resident/client or their representative.

Essential Criteria:

• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse
• Competent with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) Standards.
• Knowledge of current back care / no lift programs and other Occupational Health & Safety issues common to acute / residential aged care nursing.
• Current Basic Life Support qualifications.
• Experience in palliative care.
• Experience in rural / remote health care settings.
• Wound Care Management
• Favourable NDIS/Working with Children Check
• Current First Line Emergency Care (FLEC) / Advanced Life Support (ALS) qualifications or equivalent

Beechworth Health Service (BHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and follows Equal Employment Opportunity Principles. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI+ community and people with disability.

BHS is committed to its child safety and wellbeing obligations as defined under the Commission for Children and Young peoples’ standards (2021) and associated legislation (Child Wellbeing and Safety act 2005). BHS will affirm and uphold the Commission’s Child Safe Standards, and will promote a zero tolerance for child abuse.

BHS is committed to meeting its obligations under the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission and NDIS Commission to support the workforce to provide the care and services that upholds the relevant codes of conduct.

Employment conditions and remuneration are as prescribed in the relevant award (dependent upon qualification) and current Enterprise Agreement.

Please note: All Health Workers are required to have current Influenza vaccination.

For more information please contact Sharon Knowles on 03 5728 0200.

Applications Close: 5th July 2026