Enrolled Nurse in Hamilton

Western District Health Service is seeking an Enrolled Nurse passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care. In this role, you will support patients in a friendly environment and contribute to meaningful health outcomes every day. This position is ideal for someone who values connection, teamwork, and compassionate care while building experience in acute care.

What You'll Be Doing

• Person-Centred Care: Support the delivery of safe and effective patient care by providing evidence-based clinical and personal care, maintaining patient dignity and comfort, and contributing to positive health outcomes through collaborative practice.
• Clinical Support & Care Delivery: Contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care in collaboration with Registered Nurses and the broader healthcare team.
• Monitoring & Escalation: Recognise changes in patients’ health or behaviour and promptly escalate concerns to ensure timely and appropriate clinical responses.
• Consumer Engagement: Actively involve patients, families, and carers in care planning and decision-making, fostering trust and open communication.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to a positive, respectful, and supportive workplace culture.
• Quality & Compliance: Operate within scope of practice, adhere to professional standards and policies, and contribute to continuous improvement, accreditation, and safety processes.

What You Bring

• Diploma of Nursing and current registration as an Enrolled Nurse
• Experience in acute or aged care (desirable)
• A genuine commitment to person-centred care and patient wellbeing
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Sound clinical judgement, attention to detail, and accountability in practice
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning
• Understanding of professional standards, legislation, and safe work practices

Why Join Western District Health Service?

Western District Health Service (WDHS) is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred healthcare to communities across the Southern Grampians and Glenelg Shire. As the region’s largest employer, we provide a comprehensive range of acute inpatient, residential aged care, and community health services, supported by a strong culture of teamwork, community connection, and excellence in rural health delivery.

We are proud to foster a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace for our staff, consumers, and visitors, guided by our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Empathy.

Discover Life in Hamilton

Located in the heart of Victoria’s Southern Grampians region, Hamilton offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and lifestyle. With a welcoming community of around 10,000 people, it’s an ideal place to build your career while enjoying a relaxed, regional way of life.

What we offer:

• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Supportive team environment and strong clinical leadership
• Access to ongoing education and professional development
• A workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging
• Meaningful work making a difference in rural health outcomes

Applications close: Sunday 25th October 2026. Applications will be reviewed as received — early applications are encouraged, as the role may close once filled. Western District Health Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

If you require support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team — we’re here to ensure you can participate fully and comfortably. Successful applicants will be required to hold (or be willing to obtain) a current National Criminal Police Check.