Registered Nurse - Urgent Care

Employment Type -  Temporary Part Time

Hours per fortnight - 64 

Classification - Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 : RN Grade 2 (Year 2 – Year 8)  

Job Category - RN Div1 / Urgent Care

Req Id - 9729 

About Us

Situated just 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, at the foot of the stunning Otway Ranges, close to Lorne and the Surf Coast, Colac Area Health services 21,000 people who call the Shire home. Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surf Coast Shires. A unique integrated health service providing a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services to the Colac and district community. This includes the following:

• Nursing/Midwifery


• Aged Care


• Medical


• Community Services


• Corporate Services


• Support Services

About the role

Registered Nurse – Urgent Care

Temporary Part Time - until 10/01/2027

up to 64 hours per fortnight  

Colac Area Health is a values-based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services.

Urgent Care is a small and busy but challenging department providing emergency care in the Colac Otway Shire. As the largest health care facility in the area we provide emergency care to 10,000 patients per year in collaboration with hospital medical officers, nurse practitioners, Barwon Mental Health and local general practitioners. We have a diverse patient population encompassing: cardiac, respiratory, trauma, paediatrics, gynaecology, mental health etc.

The Urgent Care Nurse is responsible for delivery of a standard of nursing care commensurate with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Providing compassion, empathy and understanding to patients and their families whilst maintaining a professional appearance and approach to the role at all times and conveying those qualities to others.

What’s required? 

ESSENTIAL:

• Registered Nurse - Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).


• Specific qualifications and experience relevant to particular clinical areas.


• Ability to organise work in a systematic, accurate and timely manner and be flexible in a changing environment.


• Demonstrate skills in teamwork and leadership.


• Computer literacy.

DESIRABLE:

• Completion of recognised Graduate Program.


• Postgraduate qualifications in a particular clinical area or a willingness to work towards.


• Current certification in ALS.

Benefits working with us

Colac Area Health offers the following benefits;

• Extensive organisational orientation/department induction


• Salary Sacrificing/Packaging


• Active Social Club


• Extensive professional development and continuing education


• Employee Assistance Program


• Access to on-site research support from the CAH Research Unit and the Western Alliance Academic Health Science Centre

To learn about our town and region please visit: Discovering natures wonders in Colac

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.

We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.

To apply visit: https://peopleplus.swarh.vic.gov.au/CAH

This role requires you to provide evidence of the current influenza vaccination.

Contact person:  Olivia Tringali

Email:   [email protected] 

Phone:   5232 5171 

Application closing date: Monday 5 October 2026

Applications will be assessed as they are received and interviews may be scheduled prior to the closing date.

Position Description 

Are you currently a Colac Area Health employee? If so, please log into the People Plus internal careers site here or via your applications using your network login. Here you will find the full list of jobs available to you. You can then apply though the internal portal.