Enrolled Nurse - Dianella Hostel @ Kilmore District Hospital

Reference Number: 53863:  Enrolled Nurse - Dianella Hostel @ Kilmore District Hospital 
Employment Type: Fixed Term Part Time (PT) 
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses) 
 

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. 

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Enrolled Nurse to join the Dianella Hostel Kilmore team for 12 months fixed term permanent Night Duty 50 hours per fortnight. 

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital.  In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role:

The Enrolled Nurse (Endorsed) will be under the supervision (either direct or indirect) of a Registered Nurse is accountable for the delivery of delegated quality patient care and outcomes in a manner consistent with the professional code of conduct, legal requirements and organisational policies and procedures, within a framework of continuous quality improvement, and economic resource utilisation. Enrolled Nurse (Endorsed) will work within scope of practice guidelines. 

This role is responsible for

• All Nursing care will be attended in accordance with the agreed Nursing Care Plan to address all residents’ needs and all documentation will be in line the facilities policies and guidelines


• Ensure safety in all aspects of practice with a proactive approach, including accurate recording of all incidents occurring on shift


• Actively participate in Quality Audits to ensure compliance with ACQS standards


• Actively participate in the orientation & mentorship of new staff to ensure safe practice and high-quality outcomes for residents.


• The enrolled nurse ensure they work within their AHPRA scope of practice at all times.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Current Registration as an Enrolled Nurse, with AHPRA


• Must possess excellent communication skills, written and verbal


• Must be able to demonstrate sound clinical assessments and analysis, and implement indicated treatments


• Must be able to work a rotating roster, including day, evening and night duty shifts


• Must be computer literate, able to access and utilise all Northern Health IT systems which are relevant to completion of duties


• All enrolled nurses undertaking a Bachelor of Nursing, or similar, with the aim of transitioning and registering with AHPRA to be a qualified Registered Nurse, must apply for a Graduate Nurse Program at Northern Health for their first year of practice as a Registered Nurse.


• Transition of registration from EN to RN will not be allowed within the same Northern Health ward/unit/department. Transfer out of the ward/unit/department is for a minimum of 12 months.

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Stephanie Ingram Nurse Unit Manager on 5734-2030

Applications close 14 July 2026

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program


• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support


• An inclusive and culturally safe space


• Access to salary packaging & EAP


• Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.