Enrolled Nurse - Day Procedure

Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region

About the role

Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Enrolled Nurse (DPU) role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Day Procedure team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive.

Latrobe Regional Health is looking for Enrolled Nurse (DPU) to join our growing on a part time (0.6EFT) fixed term basis for 12 months.

The Enrolled Nurse is responsible for delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team at Latrobe Regional Health. Working under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will contribute to positive patient outcomes through the provision of skilled nursing care that promotes patient independence, dignity and wellbeing.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive clinical environment while developing your nursing skills and making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service

The role of the Enrolled Nurse (DPU) is to:

- Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care within the Enrolled Nurse scope of practice and in accordance with organisational policies and professional standards.

- Support patients to achieve optimal health outcomes while promoting independence, dignity and participation in care decisions.

- Collaborate with Registered Nurses and the multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate individualised care plans.

- Accurately communicate and document patient information to support continuity and quality of care.

- Utilise clinical knowledge and assessment skills to contribute to the delivery of timely and appropriate patient care.

- Participate in ongoing professional development and quality improvement activities to enhance clinical practice and patient outcomes.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

- Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

- Recent clinical experience and demonstrated competence in a relevant nursing environment.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

- A commitment to person-centred care, customer service excellence and continuous quality improvement.

- Well-developed organisational skills, adaptability and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic healthcare environment.

- A professional approach characterised by integrity, compassion, respect and a commitment to ongoing learning and development.

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

- Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.

- Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.

- Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.

- A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.

- Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing

- Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Jo Neave, Nurse Unit Manager Day Procedure Unit email on [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

Please click here for a copy of the Position Description

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

Diversity and inclusion

We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: [email protected]

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.

Applications Close: 16 November 2026

Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.

Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.