Enrolled Nurse

Not all heroes wear capes … ours are too busy turning real passion into real impact

A bit about the role

If you are an experienced nurse looking to roll up your sleeves and make a big impact in the lives of vulnerable, at-risk individuals in your community, this is the role for you.

The After-Hours Outreach Service (AHOS) team at The Living Room utilises an assertive outreach model to assist adults with complex health needs who are primarily vulnerable, sleeping rough, living in insecure accommodation or accessing social services in Melbourne.

As one of our Outreach Enrolled Nurses, you will provide street-based health care to our clients and provide service referrals as necessary. You will start and end your shifts at The Living Room but will work across Melbourne CBD. Shifts commence at 4pm and continue until 11pm.

Key Requirements:

• Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA registration
• Experience and/or demonstrated commitment to working with homeless and marginalised populations experiencing psychiatric, medical and substance use conditions within a harm reduction model of care
• Available for shifts between 3pm – 11pm, Wednesday – Sunday

Want to challenge yourself and see what real impact looks like? Come join the The Living Room team.

Now let's talk about you

You are an engaging and empathic Enrolled Nurse with over 3 years of experience in mental health, ED, Community Health or a similar industry and you are strongly committed to the social model of health and trauma informed principals of care.

You have experience working with people experiencing homelessness or marginalised populations with psychiatric, medical and substance use conditions within a harm reduction model of care.

Your passion for achieving health and well-being outcomes for people that are experiencing or at risk of homelessness is contagious, the prospect of doing outreach with some of Melbournes most vulnerable people excites you

A bit about us

The Living Room is a primary health service. The team works with people aged 18+ to provide free healthcare and support to improve the physical, mental, and social well-being of individuals who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

The only service of its kind in Melbourne, it focuses on the social determinants of health to look beyond disease or illness to see a person's overall situation. Our multidisciplinary team works with individuals to identify goals and focus on harm minimisation, self-determination, and empowerment through a holistic model of care.

Our non-judgemental service strongly focuses on respect, client-centred care and harm prevention. We work with clients on a personalised, tailored basis to address highly complex issues faced by people experiencing multiple and complex needs. Youth Projects is an independent, registered charity that provides front-line support to young people and individuals experiencing disadvantage, unemployment, homelessness, and alcohol and other drug issues. We recognise the complex and varying needs of the people we work with and go above and beyond, 365 days a year, to provide pathways out of poverty.

Why should you work with us?

We're all about keeping things professional while still having a blast at work Our team brings high energy to everything we do but we also know when take it easy. Flexibility is key here, whether you're tackling the next big project or taking time for yourself, we've got your work/life balance covered. And let's not forget, every day you're here, you're making a real impact to real people. But that's just the start. Check out these awesome perks waiting for you:

• You're in the heart of Melbourne and a 5-minute walk from Flinders St Station
• Attractive penalty rates for afternoon shift
• boost your take home pay with salary packaging options
• Clinical supervision and management supervision every fortnight
• Flexible work environment
• Uncapped Employee Assistance Program
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading

Have you made it this far?

If you're still reading, we think there's a strong chance you might be our kind of person.

Send through your resume + a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria by clicking "Apply for the Job." 

Recruitment for this position will be undertaken as applications are received, and only successful applicants will be notified. Please note that it is a requirement of all Youth Projects positions that the successful applicant holds a valid Working Children's Check or Police Check. 

Our commitment to diversity: At Youth Projects, we value diversity and believe that people from a range of backgrounds bring a variety of ideas, perspectives, and experiences that will enhance our effectiveness. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome, and value unique contributions and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and Indigenous candidates. 

Safety screening: Youth Projects is committed to being a child-safe organisation, providing an environment where children who come into contact with the organisation feel safe. Youth Projects has zero tolerance