District Nurse Coordinator

• Part time / Fixed Term (5 mths 3/8/26 - 3/1/27)
• 4 days per week
• YY4 / $61.59 per hour

Role Overview

The District Nurse Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, leadership, and day-to-day management of district nursing services within the community. This fixed-term role ensures continuity of high-quality, patient-centred care during a period of leave, supporting staff, managing service delivery, and maintaining clinical standards.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Coordination

• Provide leadership and oversight to the district nursing team
• Coordinate daily service delivery, including patient allocation and workload management
• Ensure care is delivered in accordance with clinical guidelines, policies, and best practice standards
• Support complex clinical decision-making and escalation as required

Staff Management & Support

• Supervise, mentor, and support nursing and support staff
• Assist with rostering, leave management, and workforce planning
• Facilitate team communication and contribute to a positive workplace culture
• Identify training and development needs and support ongoing education

Patient Care & Quality

• Ensure delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care in community settings
• Monitor care plans and outcomes, ensuring appropriate documentation and follow-up
• Manage patient flow, referrals, and service access
• Address feedback, complaints, and clinical incidents in a timely manner

Operational Management

• Oversee daily operations to ensure efficient service delivery
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders (e.g., GPs, allied health, hospitals)
• Contribute to reporting, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain compliance with relevant healthcare standards and regulations 

Essential

• Registered Nurse Division 1, APHRA registration

Desirable

• Relevant Postgraduate qualification
• Relevant experience in Community Nursing

Our Region:

• Alpine Health comprises three multi-purpose health services across the stunning Alpine Region of Northeast Victoria.
• We are in the heart of Alpine country and boasts skiing, scenic walking/hiking trails in our local area, including the majestic Mt. Hotham and Falls Creek.
• We are close to world class Gourmet Food and Wine Region, including King Valley, Rutherglen, Glenrowan and Milawa Gourmet regions.
• We are only 40-60 minutes form the regional centres of Wangaratta and Albury Wodonga.

The successful applicant will benefit from

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
• Support for our diverse workforce

Application Process

Enquiries can be made via hr@alpinehealth.org.au

A Position Description for this role can be downloaded below or at Alpine Health Careers

All applications are to be submitted via Alpine Health Careers including a resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description.

Applications are assessed upon receipt & close 8th June 2026