Health and Allied Services EA (2025 – 2027)
Total hours available - 160 hours per fortnight
Full time, Part Time, Permanent (please specify FTE applied for in application)
Echuca Regional Health proudly serves the Shire of Campaspe and Murray River Council communities, with Echuca and Moama located side by side on the banks of the Murray River. We offer a wide range of hospital, aged care, and community health services, and are growing as a sub-regional teaching health service. With over 1,000 staff, we’re the largest employer in the region—providing real opportunities for career growth, development, and making a difference close to home.
About the Role:
ERH is currently seeking applications from suitably qualified Health Care Workers to join our Pool workforce. In this role, you will work across a variety of clinical areas to support the delivery of patient-centred care. Health Care Workers operate within a clearly defined scope of practice and work under the direction and supervision of Registered Nurses at all times.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide high-quality patient care and support with activities of daily living.
- Assist in implementing patient care plans under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Monitor and report patient wellbeing and changes in condition.
- Undertake delegated clinical tasks, including vital signs and BGL monitoring.
- Maintain accurate documentation and effective communication with the healthcare team.
- Promote patient safety, dignity and wellbeing at all times.
Qualifications/experience required:
- Certificate III in Health Services Assistance / Certificate III or IV in Aged Care or Individual Support or equivalent thereof.
- Sound knowledge and skill in relation to patient care, relevant to experience and scope of clinical practice.
Why Work at ERH?
At ERH we offer a supportive and inclusive culture that offers opportunity for growth and development. As well as that we have a fantastic range of benefits for our employees, including:
- Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
- Flexible working arrangements
- Supportive and experienced leadership
- Health and wellbeing programs
- Career progression and skill development opportunities
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
- Free onsite parking
- Free staff vaccinations
Diversity and Inclusion
At ERH, we value and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and talents of our people. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally, linguistically and gender diverse people and, mature aged people.
We are a child-safe organisation (see Victorian Government Child Safe Standards) and proudly Totally Smoke Free.
Should you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process they are available upon request. For application support, contact ***********@erh.org.au
Applications are not accepted from agencies.
Pre-Employment Requirements
This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working with Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment. Vaccination status in line with policy and procedure at this time. Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship or hold Australian Work Rights to be eligible. Financial support towards VISAS is not available.
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Health Care Worker – Pool in Echuca employer: Echuca Regional Health
Echuca Regional Health (ERH) is an outstanding employer for Unaccredited General Medicine Registrars, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can gain invaluable hands-on experience in a diverse range of medical services. With generous salary packaging, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development, ERH fosters a culture that values individual contributions while making a significant impact on the community. Located in the vibrant Echuca Moama region, you'll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with access to recreational activities, excellent schools, and a strong sense of community, all within a few hours from Melbourne.
