Post Acute Care Community Nurse

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Northern Health Full time

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Reference Number:51854:Post Acute Care Community Nurse

Employment Type:Fixed Term Part Time (PT)

Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne's North is fast

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

The Role:

Northern Health are seeking applications from a motivated and suitably experienced Registered Nurses – to join the Community Nursing Post Acute Care team within the Hospital Without Walls division.

This position is Fixed term - Part Time - Maternity Leave Cover until 4 July 2026

The Northern Post Acute Care (NPAC) service works to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home for patients with complex needs, who require more intensive support while they recuperate from their illness.

The Community Nurse will provide a pivotal role in supporting patients post hospital discharge, providing short-term nursing care for identified needs. The Nurse will provide clinical nursing for Post Acute Care and CHSP (Commonwealth Home Support Program) patients in their home. As a Community Nurse you will work with the NPAC Team Leader, other Care Coordinators and the PAC Community Nurses supported by a small team of administration staff – to support and coordinate the care needs for patients being discharged from an inpatient setting and requiring assistance to manage safely at home in the community.

If you are keen for a challenge, to be part of a dynamic team and wish to play a role in achieving outstanding outcomes for our community - we encourage you to apply for this fixed term role.

To be successful in this role you will have:

Specialist clinical experience and knowledge in the management of wounds including knowledge of products, techniques and services available
Knowledge of diabetes and continence management
Experience in comprehensive initial needs assessment of client, identifying appropriate care options and making appropriate referrals as required.
Ability to apply relevant service criteria and guidelines to incoming referrals and to direct to the most appropriate service for the patient.
Demonstrated high level IT systems capability or ability to learn new IT systems.

Next Steps . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details or any questions, please contact Sue Hull on 9495311, alternatively, please refer to the Position Description for additional information.

Applications close on 15 August 2025

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program

Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support

An inclusive and culturally safe space

Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.Seniority level

Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

Employment typeFull-time

Job function

Job functionHealth Care Provider
IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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