Community Enrolled Nurse

About Us

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4,600staff and 600volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy –Believe, Excel, Support and Trust– underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - website information removed

Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Swan Hill

- Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parking
- Above awardhourly rates
- Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
- Annual Leave loading
- Career pathways, education and training opportunities
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programavailable 24/7 for our staff
- Enhanced Parental Leaveoptions
- Location options - move within ourUniting AgeWell network(Victoria and Tasmania)
- Not for profit,values-basedorganisation

About the role

Supporting our Home Care program based out of our Swan Hill Home Care and Community Office, the Community Enrolled Nurse services Uniting AgeWell clients in the Swan Hill and surrounding area.

- In-home clinical assessments, reviews and care needs for clients
- With support from the Community RN, provide clinical advice and support to clients and liaise with services for referrals where more specialized support/advice may be required
- Work closely with local allied health professionals to facilitate responsive care in our clients homes
- Permanent part time opportunity, 3 days a week during business hours (must be available Wednesdays)
- Balance of in office and home visits depending on client and organisation needs

About you

This is the place for you if you have:

- Diploma of Nursing or equivalent qualification with current AHPRA Div 2 Nursing registration (required)
- Minimum 3 years experience as an Enrolled Nurse in Community, Commonwealth Home Support or District Nursing (required)
- Team player, flexible in your approach to work with a positive outlook
- Experienced in actively visiting clients in their homes
- Experienced with evaluating and implementing care support plans
- Familiar with the My Aged Care portal
- Proficiency in decision making, critical analysis and on the spot problem solving
- Demonstrated abilities to delegate and prioritise in a fast paced environment with exemplary communication skills in a team and one on one interactions
- Availability to work 3 days a week on a permanent roster (including Wednesdays)
- Own your own registered and insured vehicle (travel reimbursement between clients is provided)
- Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
- Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BESTway of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care

- A current Working With Children Check card
- Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
- Australian working rights
- Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

You can access the position description here: position description removed

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment contact removed. Please note the position and location.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you

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