Community Health Nurse

2 weeks ago

Burwood, Victoria, Australia Uniting AgeWell Full time
About Us

At Uniting AgeWell, we are dedicated to providing high-quality services and care to older people, enabling them to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice, and independence in their lives. Our team of 4300 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to our clients.

Our Values

We are guided by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation, and Inclusion, which shape and inform all that we do. Our customer service charter and promise are at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that our clients receive the best possible care and support.

Why Choose Uniting AgeWell?

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Easy access to our services with public transport and free on-site parking
  • Above award hourly rates
  • Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
  • Annual Leave loading
  • Career pathways, education, and training opportunities
  • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
  • Enhanced Parental Leave options
  • Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)
  • Not for profit, values-based organisation
About the Role

We are seeking a Community Registered Nurse to join our Home Care program based out of our Community Hub in Burwood. The successful candidate will provide clinical assessments, reviews, and care needs for clients in the East and Outer Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

  • Provide in-home clinical assessments, reviews, and care needs for clients
  • Provide clinical advice and support to clients and refer them to services where more specialized support/advice may be required
  • Provide collaborative leadership, support, and supervision to Care Advisors and Home Care staff
  • Work closely with local allied health professionals to facilitate responsive care in clients' homes
  • Provide health education and promotion, including social support groups and carer education
  • Promote a harmonious team approach by acting as a role model in coordinating daily routines and adhering to safe practice measures in medication management and achieving clinical support goals
  • Permanent Full-time opportunity, Monday to Friday during business hours
  • Office-based position with home visits to see clients, however flexibility is negotiable with organisation and client needs
About You

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality care and support to older people. The successful candidate will have:

  • Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification with current AHPRA Div 1 Nursing registration (required)
  • Minimum 3 years experience as a Registered Nurse in Community, Commonwealth Home Support or District Nursing (required)
  • Team player, flexible in your approach to work with a positive outlook
  • Endorsed for Continence Assessments and Prescription (highly desirable)
  • 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 Monday to Friday full-time
  • Own your own registered and insured vehicle
  • Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one-to-one interactions
  • Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way 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

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