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 variety 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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Safety Information:
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• People should not seek diagnoses or referrals for specific conditions on this page. This page is for general information purposes only.
• In an emergency, call 000.

Join our team! REDHS has a rewarding opportunity available for a Catering and Cleaning Assistant.This casual role is:🔶 I...
21/12/2025

Join our team!

REDHS has a rewarding opportunity available for a Catering and Cleaning Assistant.

This casual role is:
🔶 Integral to REDHS care team services to our residents, patients, clients and the wider community
🔶 Morning and afternoon shifts, no evening shifts!
🔶 Includes some weekend work

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

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!

Wishing our clients and the community a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!We also acknowledge that Christmas may be a...
18/12/2025

Wishing our clients and the community a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

We also acknowledge that Christmas may be a stressful time for some. If Christmas is a hard time for you, it is important to remember that you are not alone.

Help is available through:
Lifeline - 13 11 14
Beyond Blue - 1300 137 934
Kids helpline - 1800 551 800
Mens line - 1300 789 978
Headspace - 1800 650 890
Parent line - 1300 301 300

18/12/2025

Extreme heat is forecast in Victoria.

Join our team as a Capital Works Project Manager / CoordinatorREDHS has an exciting opportunity for an experienced indiv...
16/12/2025

Join our team as a Capital Works Project Manager / Coordinator

REDHS has an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to fill the fixed term role of Capital Works Project Manager / Coordinator.

The Capital Works Project Manager / Coordinator will oversee a number of key capital projects (some with over $1m budget allocation), ensuring compliance with REDHS obligations under the Asset Management Accountability Framework (AMAF); the mandated framework for managing public assets in Victoria.
The role will require consultation and engagement with a range of stakeholders to deliver the capital project objectives.

Fixed Term Part Time / Casual

Rochester location

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

Community Connections at Yalukang - Rochester Residential  Aged Care We were delighted to welcome the children from Shin...
15/12/2025

Community Connections at Yalukang - Rochester Residential Aged Care

We were delighted to welcome the children from Shine- Bright Rochester Kindergarten who recently visited our residents and spent time sharing smiles, conversations and wisdom together.

These visits mean so much to our residents and truly highlight the strength of our local community and the important role inter generational connections play.

Thank you to the wonderful children and educators from Rochester Kindergarten for brightening our day — we look forward to welcoming you back again soon

Today is Human Rights Day and the end of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence. We can prevent violence ...
10/12/2025

Today is Human Rights Day and the end of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence.

We can prevent violence by treating each other as equals in a relationship, at work and in the community. We can all prevent violence by promoting and teaching respect.

To learn more about 16 Days of Activism visit:
16 Days of Activism Women's Health Loddon Mallee

🌍International Volunteer Day 2025 – Every Contribution Matters 🌍Friday, 5 December 2025 marks International Volunteer Da...
04/12/2025

🌍International Volunteer Day 2025 – Every Contribution Matters 🌍

Friday, 5 December 2025 marks International Volunteer Day, celebrated globally under the theme “Every Contribution Matters.”

This important day recognises the invaluable impact volunteers make in tackling social, economic, and environmental challenges. It also launches the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development (IVY2026).

At REDHS, we proudly acknowledge the remarkable contributions of our volunteers—both past and present. Your dedication, compassion, and diverse skills continue to make a meaningful difference to our health service, to the lives of our residents and patients, and to the wider community. Your commitment is truly inspiring.

To all volunteers at REDHS and across our rural communities: thank you. You are the lifeblood of our region. Your ongoing efforts create positive change every day, reminding us that, just as this year’s theme highlights, every contribution—no matter how small—truly matters.

🌟 International Day of People with Disability – Community Celebration! 🌟Join us for a fun, family-friendly day filled wi...
02/12/2025

🌟 International Day of People with Disability – Community Celebration! 🌟

Join us for a fun, family-friendly day filled with activities to celebrate inclusion and community spirit! 💛💙

📍VENUE: Rochester Secondary
⏰ Wednesday 03 December | 9.30 – 12 pm

Join our team as a Support at Home Care Partner - ClinicalREDHS has a rewarding opportunity available for a support at h...
01/12/2025

Join our team as a Support at Home Care Partner - Clinical

REDHS has a rewarding opportunity available for a support at home care partner - Clinical

The Support at Home Care Partner coordinates and manages support services to enable older people to live safely and independently at home.

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

16 Days of Activism 25th November Today, 25th November, is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Wom...
24/11/2025

16 Days of Activism

25th November

Today, 25th November, is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and also marks the first day of the 16 Days of Activism campaign.
Everyone deserves to be safe, equal and respected, however in Australia more than 1 in 3 women have experienced gender-based violence.

Respect Mallee are hosting a webinar all about how everyday actions can make a real difference in building safe, inclusive, and respectful communities. To register follow this link; https://events.humanitix.com/respect-in-mallee-taking-action-webinar

Join the 16 Days of Activism and help build communities where women are safe and equal. It all starts with respect. To learn more about 16 Days of Activism visit: 16 Days of Activism - Women’s Health Loddon Mallee

Join our team as Executive Assistant to CEO REDHS has a rewarding opportunity available for an Executive Assistant to CE...
21/11/2025

Join our team as Executive Assistant to CEO

REDHS has a rewarding opportunity available for an Executive Assistant to CEO

This key role reports to the Chief Executive Officer and is primarily responsible for liaison, coordination and providing high quality administrative support to the REDHS CEO, the rest of the Executive team and Board in a professional, confidential and efficient manner.

The purpose of this position is to manage the administrative and secretariat functions of key committees as well as provide leadership to the Office of the Chief Executive. It supports other duties related to marketing and communication, including event coordination, publications and office management.

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

Start your career with REDHS – 2026 Graduate Registered Nurse Program Applications are now open - be supported in your f...
20/11/2025

Start your career with REDHS – 2026 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)
* 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 education@redhs.com.au
Apply online at - https://www.redhs.com.au/working-with.../current-vacancies/
Applications close Wednesday 3 December 2025

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