Rochester and Elmore District Health Service

Rochester and Elmore District Health Service Rochester and Elmore District Health Service (REDHS) is an integrated rural health service We reserve the right to remove comments.

REDHS enjoys a strong relationship with our community & is focused on delivering services to meet identified community needs. URGENT CARE SERVICES
• In an Emergency call 000.
• Our Urgent Care Centre operates 24x7 at Rochester.
• 10 bed facility

This service is led by a clinical team of highly skilled RIPRN nurses. Our highly skilled team provides care for medical admissions across a large variet

y of illnesses, injuries and conditions. Our friendly and professional registered and enrolled nurses are supported by doctors (known as VMOs – Visiting Medical Officers), allied health professionals (including dietitians, physiotherapists, podiatrists, social workers, occupational therapists, all supported by allied health assistants) and hotel and support services (kitchen, cleaning and maintenance staff). We support patients with a range of care, services and targeted programs including:
• Transition Care Program
• Rural Withdrawal Program
• Palliative Care
• District Nursing Service (including ‘Hospital in the Home’ post-acute care service)
• Urgent Care

COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES
Community Care services are provided locally and to our surrounding townships including:
• Allied Health - Podiatry, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Social Work, Exercise Physiology, Allied Health Assistance and Health promotion
• Group Exercise Programs - cardiac rehab, fitness for older persons, strength and balance classes
• Home Care - personal care, domestic assistance, shopping assistant, home maintenance, carer respite, home care packages
• Social Support Group

YALUKANG AGED CARE
REDHS Yalukang Aged Care provides respite and permanent aged care services, offering 60 individual rooms with ensuites, and a specialist Memory Support Unit. Our facilities are comfortable and safe and we promote the highest physical and mental function to optimise quality of life. Facilities are staffed 24 hours, seven days a week by a team of qualified and skilled staff. This includes Registered and Enrolled Nurses and Personal Care Attendants. Support Services staff (catering, cleaning and maintenance services) provide services seven days a week and Activities and Administration staff are available during business hours. Yalukang Aged Care Philosophy
* To create a friendly, homely environment while providing the best quality of life for residents through individualised, planned care
* To respect the privacy and dignity of residents and encourage participation and choice in decisions affecting their wellbeing
* To help to encourage independence and maximise the potential of every resident
* To provide a place that all residents feel happy and proud to call home during the latter years of their lives

CONTACT US
www.redhs.com.au
03 5484 4400 - 8:00am - 4:30pm

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Join our team - Permanent Part Time and or CasualREDHS are seeking a motivated and values-driven Consumer Experience & Q...
24/06/2026

Join our team - Permanent Part Time and or Casual

REDHS are seeking a motivated and values-driven Consumer Experience & Quality Officer to join our Quality and Innovation team.

This role contributes to strengthening care outcomes, organisational performance, and compliance by supporting consumer engagement, quality systems, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will play a key role in ensuring consumer voices inform service delivery and organisational improvement.

This role requires:
🔶 Relevant qualification and/or equivalent experience in healthcare, quality improvement, consumer engagement, community services, administration, or a related field
🔶 Professional certificate in Customer Experience or willing to pursue (desired)
🔶 Relevant experience working in performance improvement in heatlhcare

For more information, position description and to apply visit - https://www.redhs.com.au/working-with.../current-vacancies/

Position closes on 19 July 2026

Why our staff love to work for us:
✅ You are more than just a number! You are valued at REDHS and a part of our caring journey for our community
✅ We provide a safe well-resourced environment that enables our staff to focus on providing great care
✅ Inclusive and diverse workplace culture centred around team connectedness, provision of safe-quality care, developing our workforce and supporting their wellbeing
✅ An onsite cafe that serves great coffee, and you can enjoy a laugh at our social functions!
✅ Free use of our onsite gymnasium
✅ Employee Assistance Program for staff and immediate family
If you are interested in this role, we would love to hear from you!

23/06/2026

Staff and visitors to REDHS today were in for a treat with some beautiful music from Pete Gibson.

Join our team - Permanent Full Time or Part TimeRochester and Elmore District Health Service (REDHS) is seeking an exper...
12/06/2026

Join our team - Permanent Full Time or Part Time

Rochester and Elmore District Health Service (REDHS) is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Allied Health team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative rural health setting where your contribution makes a meaningful difference to the wellbeing of our community.

About the role:
The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for providing safe, appropriate and quality Occupational Therapy services for Rochester and Elmore District Health Service consumers. This role also involves providing support and guidance to Allied Health Assistants and students. The Occupational Therapist will perform duties relevant to their contracted classification as per the classification structure set out in the enterprise agreement.

This role requires:
🔶 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent
🔶 Demonstrated experience in the provision of timely and appropriate occupational therapy services to inpatients, aged care residents, and community care clients
🔶 Current or willingness to gain Medicare registration as an occupational therapy service provider

For more information, position description and to apply visit - https://www.redhs.com.au/working-with.../current-vacancies/

Position closes on 11 July 2026

Why our staff love to work for us:
✅ You are more than just a number! You are valued at REDHS and a part of our caring journey for our community
✅ We provide a safe well-resourced environment that enables our staff to focus on providing great care
✅ Inclusive and diverse workplace culture centred around team connectedness, provision of safe-quality care, developing our workforce and supporting their wellbeing
✅ An onsite cafe that serves great coffee, and you can enjoy a laugh at our social functions!
✅ Free use of our onsite gymnasium
✅ Employee Assistance Program for staff and immediate family

If you are interested in this role, we would love to hear from you!

Start your career with REDHS – 2027 Graduate Registered Nurse ProgramApplications are now open - be supported in your fi...
11/06/2026

Start your career with REDHS – 2027 Graduate Registered Nurse Program

Applications are now open - be supported in your first year of nursing practice and consolidate your clinical skills whilst gaining valuable experience working predominantly in our Aged Care Services with the option to rotations across our Acute and Community Nursing Services.

Here is why our staff love to work for us and what we offer:
🔸 Be a part of a supportive team driven by making a positive difference in the lives of our residents, patients and clients; and the communities that we serve
🔸 Generous salary packaging options to enable our staff to pay less tax and keep more of their pay
🔸 Regular social events
🔸 Inclusive and diverse workplace culture, centered on wellbeing, fun and team connectedness
🔸 Access to a variety of internal and external training programs to build your career skills
🔸Employee Assistance Program that extends to your immediate family
🔸Supportive environment for you to learn
🔸Comprehensive orientation and mentor program
🔸 Supernumerary days at the beginning of each rotation (Acute, Community Nursing and Aged Care Nursing)
🔸 Onsite Clinical Educator
🔸 Paid study days to enhance clinical practice
🔸 Wellbeing initiatives
🔸 A new facility with excellent staff amenities including onsite Gym and Cafe that serves great coffee!

Selection Criteria:
* Eligibility for registration as a registered nurse with the Nurses and Midwives board (AHPRA)
* Applicants are required to register with PMCV Allocation and Placement Services Home - Graduate Nurse Midwifery Program (pmcv.com.au) and note REDHS Graduate program as a preference
* Be able to undertake part time employment on a seven-day rotating roster
* Have a high level of interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
* Enthusiasm and a can-do attitude

If you are interested in this role then we would love to hear from you!
Further information can be obtained by contacting Charmaine Miller, Clinical Education and Staff Development Officer on 03 5484 4400 or via email to [email protected]

Apply online at - https://www.redhs.com.au/working-with-redhs/current-vacancies/

Applications close 01 July 2026

Today, CCLLEN, Rochester Secondary College, and REDHS came together to share insights and collaborate on the data studen...
10/06/2026

Today, CCLLEN, Rochester Secondary College, and REDHS came together to share insights and collaborate on the data students have gathered to date regarding future services at REDHS. The discussion explored community needs, service priorities, and opportunities for communication, marketing, and engagement.
The students' research is incredibly valuable and will play an important role in shaping and informing the future direction of services at REDHS. Thank you to everyone involved for their contributions and commitment to strengthening outcomes for our community.
We look forward to the official presentation on the 23 June 2026.

Join our team - Permanent Full Time or Part TimeREDHS is seeking a highly capable and forward-thinking Business Support ...
02/06/2026

Join our team - Permanent Full Time or Part Time

REDHS is seeking a highly capable and forward-thinking Business Support Officer / Governance Administrator to work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, supporting organisational governance, business performance and executive office operations.

About the role:
We are looking for someone who understands how organisations operate and can actively contribute to how they perform. The role will enable high quality business support and governance administration, with a key focus on streamlining and enhancing systems and processes through the use of modern technology.

This role requires:
🔶 Experience in governance, business administration or executive support
🔶 Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
🔶 High level of discretion and professionalism

For more information, position description and to apply visit - https://www.redhs.com.au/working-with.../current-vacancies/

Position closes on 20 June 2026

Why our staff love to work for us:
✅ You are more than just a number! You are valued at REDHS and a part of our caring journey for our community
✅ We provide a safe well-resourced environment that enables our staff to focus on providing great care
✅ Inclusive and diverse workplace culture centred around team connectedness, provision of safe-quality care, developing our workforce and supporting their wellbeing
✅ An onsite cafe that serves great coffee, and you can enjoy a laugh at our social functions!
✅ Free use of our onsite gymnasium
✅ Employee Assistance Program for staff and immediate family

If you are interested in this role, we would love to hear from you!

Join our team - PHYSIOTHERAPIST - Grade 1 or 2Permanent Full Time / Part Time & Casual options maybe considered.Are you ...
01/06/2026

Join our team - PHYSIOTHERAPIST - Grade 1 or 2
Permanent Full Time / Part Time & Casual options maybe considered.

Are you a passionate Physiotherapist looking to advance your career in a supportive rural health setting? At Rochester and Elmore District Health Service (REDHS), you'll have the opportunity to deliver meaningful care whilst enjoying a rewarding regional lifestyle.

We are seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to help us grow our Allied Health team capacity to best meet our community needs.

The successful applicant will demonstrate experience in the provision of timely and high-quality physiotherapy services across the community, acute care & residential aged care settings.

For more information, position description and to apply visit - https://www.redhs.com.au/working-with.../current-vacancies/

Position closes on 27 June 2026

Why our staff love to work for us:
✅ You are more than just a number! You are valued at REDHS and a part of our caring journey for our community
✅ We provide a safe well-resourced environment that enables our staff to focus on providing great care
✅ Inclusive and diverse workplace culture centred around team connectedness, provision of safe-quality care, developing our workforce and supporting their wellbeing
✅ An onsite cafe that serves great coffee, and you can enjoy a laugh at our social functions!
✅ Free use of our onsite gymnasium
✅ Employee Assistance Program for staff and immediate family

If you are interested in these roles, we would love to hear from you!

# physiotherapy

Join our team - Permanent Part Time hours availableREDHS has an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual with ...
29/05/2026

Join our team - Permanent Part Time hours available

REDHS has an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual with a trade qualification to fill the role of Maintenance Assistant. The primary function of this role is to support the effective delivery of Home Care services alongside the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the organisation’s facilities, assets, and grounds. This may include delivering Home Care Services (gardening) to our clients in the community and undertaking basic repair and maintenance of buildings, grounds and some mechanical equipment as required.

This role requires:
🔶 Experience in general maintenance
🔶 Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety
🔶 Current Drivers Licence

For more information, position description and to apply visit - https://www.redhs.com.au/working-with.../current-vacancies/
Position closes on 24 June 2026

Why our staff love to work for us:
✅ You are more than just a number! You are valued at REDHS and a part of our caring journey for our community
✅ We provide a safe well-resourced environment that enables our staff to focus on providing great care
✅ Inclusive and diverse workplace culture centred around team connectedness, provision of safe-quality care, developing our workforce and supporting their wellbeing
✅ An onsite cafe that serves great coffee, and you can enjoy a laugh at our social functions!
✅ Free use of our onsite gymnasium
✅ Employee Assistance Program for staff and immediate family

If you are interested in this role, we would love to hear from you!

Join our team - Permanent Full Time / Part Time & Casual positions availableAn opportunity exists for motivated and expe...
28/05/2026

Join our team - Permanent Full Time / Part Time & Casual positions available

An opportunity exists for motivated and experienced level 2 Enrolled Nurses to join REDHS on our Yalukang Aged Care Team. These positions will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and provide a high standard of effective resident care in line with the Aged Care philosophy. You will use your excellent clinical skills and experience to ensure our residents receive the best care possible.

This role requires:
🔶 Hold a current nursing registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
🔶 Experience in Aged Care Nursing
🔶 Excellent clinical skills
For more information, position description and to apply visit - https://www.redhs.com.au/working-with.../current-vacancies/

Position closes on 14 June 2026

Why our staff love to work for us:
✅ You are more than just a number! You are valued at REDHS and a part of our caring journey for our community
✅ We provide a safe well-resourced environment that enables our staff to focus on providing great care
✅ Inclusive and diverse workplace culture centred around team connectedness, provision of safe-quality care, developing our workforce and supporting their wellbeing
✅ An onsite cafe that serves great coffee, and you can enjoy a laugh at our social functions!
✅ Free use of our onsite gymnasium
✅ Employee Assistance Program for staff and immediate family

If you are interested in these roles, we would love to hear from you!

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