Enrolled Nurse
2 months ago
The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, committed to serving people in need and shaping a more just and compassionate society.
We value diversity and believe that our employees are key to our success. We offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across various teams and services.
Your RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Enrolled Nurse to join our Health Services team at Frederic House. The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing high-quality clinical care to residents, particularly those dealing with alcohol and drug dependence, mental health challenges, and/or experiencing homelessness.
Key Responsibilities- Clinical Care: Deliver comprehensive clinical health care services, assisting with daily living activities, personal hygiene, and adjunct care such as ice packs and therapeutic baths.
- Patient Support: Provide compassionate assistance with meals, ambulation, and personal care, ensuring patient comfort and dignity.
- Monitoring & Documentation: Regularly check vital signs, maintain clear and accurate patient records, and assist with the management of clients exhibiting challenging behaviours.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with a small clinical team and the broader Frederic House multidisciplinary team to ensure the seamless delivery of care.
- Professional Conduct: Uphold professional and ethical boundaries in complex situations, maintain nurse registration, and adhere to high standards of professional conduct.
- Risk Management: Contribute to the safety of the workplace by implementing effective health and safety practices, ensuring compliance with legal and governance requirements.
- Diploma in Nursing.
- Flexibility to work a range of rostered shifts covering different days.
- Demonstrated commitment to providing high standards in nursing care.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey sensitive information empathetically.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and manage multiple tasks safely.
- Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and internet skills.
- Generous salary and NFP salary packaging tax-free benefits.
- Casual role with a mixture of morning, afternoon, and night shifts, offering work-life flexibility.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. If you are a candidate with disability, please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.
The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks, including a Police check and Working with Children check. A health/medical assessment may be required for some roles.