Title:  District Nurse

Community District Nurse

• Temporary Part Time | Until October 2026
• Chronic disease management | 48 hours per fortnight
• Healesville Hospital and Yarra Valley Health | Monday - Sunday Rotating Roster

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical, and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts.”

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers, and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

We are looking for experienced Community District Nurses who are enthusiastic about collaborating with people in their own homes and clinics, every day of the year.

You will provide clinical nursing services to adults receiving services in Community Health, Eastern Health at Healesville and/or Yarra Junction, utilizing both face-to-face in consumers residents and clinics models of care. The position will involve consulting closely with clients, families, and various stakeholders and providing care to:

• People who need care immediately following their discharge from hospital
• End of Life and /palliative care
• People of any age who have a disability and who need nursing assistance to manage their healthcare needs
• Wound Care
• Diabetes management
• Continence management
• Medication management

This position is within the District Nursing Services and presents opportunities to work within a multidisciplinary team of Community Health. District Nursing Services prioritize low income and vulnerable families. 

About you 

 To be successful in this role you will be/have:

• Registered nurse with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) via AHPRA
• Advanced people skills with patients, families, and all health care professionals 
• Experience in wound, catheter, and medication management in the community
• Experience in complex care and knowledge of appropriate support programs
• Minimum 3 years’ nursing experience, preferably in a community nursing role 
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills 
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role, and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program. 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
• Study and professional development leave. 
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training. 

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to be effective and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is integrated in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application.

If you are a current Eastern Health employee, please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for the Position Description

Contact Person: Tracy Hart

Contact Number: 0407 924 130

Contact Email: tracy.hart@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 14th November 2025

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for non-medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!