Registered Nurse in Warragul

We currently have ongoing hours available in our Medical Ward for suitably qualified Nurses. Experience or post graduate qualifications in Critical Care would be highly regarded however not necessary. We offer a friendly, team focused work environment, comprehensive orientation to the department and organisation, in house salary packaging and free car parking. We have a learning culture that encourages ongoing education and offer generous study leave, support and assistance from our Ward based Educators.

Preferred candidate will have:

• Current registration with AHPRA
• Excellent organisational skills
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal, negotiation and problem solving skills
• Commitment to oversee the processes required for a quality service with a patient centred focus
• Flexibility and the ability to work all shifts
• A commitment to a team approach to care delivery
• Police Check and current working with Children Check (can be organised through WGHG)

Candidates with the following would be highly regarded:

• Recent critical care experience (HDU, CCU, ICU or ED)
• Recent experience in a Medical Unit
• Interest in palliative care

Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.

About our organisation:

Warragul hospital is located only 30 minutes drive from Pakenham along the freeway against traffic, and that The Baw Baw Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Government Areas (LGAs) within the country! We are well aware our hospital is aging but our most precious commodity isn’t a building, it’s the quality of care that’s delivered at the bedside by our incredible staff. You won’t find a more friendly, and welcoming team than the West Gippsland Healthcare Group! We care for our community because we are the community!

West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Access to employee assistance program
• Salary packaging
• Free Parking

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks and a National Police History check. This position also requires a valid Working with Children Check. This organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments. The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicant Contact & Deadline:

If you have any further queries, please contact Tania Piner, Nurse Unit Manager on 03 5623 0731 or email [email protected]. Applications close: 13 October 2026 (applications may close earlier). Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open for a minimum of fourteen (14) days for externally advertised positions from the date of advertisement and may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate/s are identified.

As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability. As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.