Enrolled Nurse

Endorsed Enrolled Nurses

Cooinda Lodge

Casual Opportunities Available

Nurses & Midwives Enterprise Agreement – EN Level 2 (IB66 > IB88) (excludes allowances)

Are you an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse who thrives in a compassionate, team-focused environment and is passionate about providing exceptional care to older adults? At West Gippsland Healthcare Group, we’re seeking dedicated nurses who are ready to make a meaningful difference every day join our team for Permanent Part-time, Casual or fixed term Full time contracts.

In these rewarding roles, you’ll work closely with Registered Nurses to deliver high-quality, resident-focused care across all areas of daily living. You’ll play a key part in planning, implementing and evaluating nursing interventions, while ensuring residents and their families feel supported, informed, and respected. Your ability to manage medications safely, communicate clearly, and respond proactively to changing care needs will be valued and supported within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

We’re looking for individuals with a mature, responsible approach who bring both compassion and clinical knowledge to the roles. If you're adaptable, eager to grow professionally, and committed to excellence in care, this could be the perfect next step in your career. You’ll be encouraged to use your initiative, contribute to a culture of respect and inclusion, and continuously improve the resident experience in a welcoming and safe environment.

We are seeking casual employees. Casuals are employed on an ‘as needs’ basis to backfill leave and extra shifts on days, nights and weekends. Casual positions do not include regular hours.

Bring your energy, your empathy, and your nursing skills to a team that values your contribution and supports your professional development.

Our preferred candidates will have:

• Current registration as an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated sound level of nursing skills and works within safe practice principles.
• Sound organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure, handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Well-developed medication delivery practises.
• Sound written and computer skills.
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Ability to communicate constructively and effectively with key stakeholders.

The following experience/qualifications would be considered advantageous:

• Knowledge of the national Aged Care standards.
• Recent clinical experience in a residential aged care facility.

IMPORTANT: 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

“Did you know …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!
Now who doesn’t want to be part of that! So get your CV ready and come and join us here at West Gippsland Healthcare Group.”

(Cooinda Lodge) is conveniently located just 30 minutes’ drive from Pakenham, offering a stress-free commute along the freeway. Similarly, Andrews House Aged Care Facility in Trafalgar is only 45 minutes from Pakenham, with easy freeway access and just a short 5-minute walk from the Trafalgar Train Station. Plus, the Baw Baw Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the country, making this an exciting place to live and work!

While our Warragul Hospital may be ageing, our greatest asset isn’t the building, it’s the exceptional quality of care delivered by our remarkable staff. At Andrews House, you’ll find a friendly and welcoming team and access to a variety of allied health professionals. Joining West Gippsland Healthcare Group (WGHG) means becoming part of a team that’s more than just colleagues; we’re a family. We care for our community because we are the community.

At WGHG, we take pride in fostering diversity and equality within our team. We warmly welcome applications from every corner of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTI community, and those with first-hand experience of living with a disability. Your unique perspective and background are valuable to us, and we look forward to your application.

West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:

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

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a NDIS worker screening clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six-month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Further details and how to apply

Further information is contained in the Position Description. Applications are to be submitted by selecting 'Apply Now' and should include a current CV and cover letter. Responses to the selection criteria are recommended. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Judith Allatt, Nurse Manager – Cooinda on 562 30769 (Judith.Allatt@wghg.com.au).

Applications close: 8 July 2026* (applications may close earlier)

* Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open for a minimum of seven (7) days for internal advertised positions OR 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.