Practice Nurse

Not all heroes wear capes … but plenty of them are here at The Living Room

A bit about us

We are an independent, registered charity providing front line support to young people and people experiencing homelessness to open pathways out of poverty and homelessness - breaking the cycle of disadvantage. Our focus is on respect, client-centred care, and harm prevention so people can lead longer lives, have improved health, meaningful employment, and a greater sense of belonging, safety, and security through our holistic model of care.

This is (some) of what we got up to:

• Over 8,000 people accessed our services
• Welcomed 16,431 visits to The Living Room
• 80% of the young people we supported landed sustainable employment or education outcomes
• More than 150,000 coffees were sold through our social enterprise cafes with $73K profit re-directed into homelessness and youth services
• Experienced 130,000+ contacts through our harm minimisation program
• Awarded 'Great Place to Work' 2022 and 2023
• Providing a safe and inclusive workplace as 88% of our 2024 workforce identifying to have lived or living experience

Want to challenge yourself and see what real change looks like? Come join the Youth Projects Team.

A bit about the role

The Practice Nurse will play a pivotal role in delivering compassionate, client-centred care to Melbourne's most vulnerable populations through a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach. This role focuses on providing culturally appropriate, holistic support to individuals with complex healthcare needs, ensuring their health, functional ability, and quality of life are prioritised.

Key responsibilities include triaging clients, conducting clinical assessments, screenings, consultations, care planning, and follow-ups. The Practice Nurse will coordinate appropriate referrals and work closely with clients, carers, and a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to achieve personalised health goals and outcomes.

Operating within the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's national competency standards, the Practice Nurse will uphold best practice principles, ensuring all patient services are delivered ethically and effectively. The role also includes maintaining regulatory compliance, managing stock and equipment, and accurately charging for services per established protocols.

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by addressing the complex health needs of vulnerable individuals, leveraging a team-based, multidisciplinary approach to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care.

Role Requirements:

• Experience working with in Community, AOD or Homelessness sector
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role
• Registered Nurse with current registration with Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated understanding of the professional, ethical and legal requirements mandated by the relevant Regulatory body
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• 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

Now ... let's talk about you

You're passionate about delivering a high level of client care through seamless collaboration with the Living Room Team.

You pride yourself on having a high level of resilience with the ability to remain calm and keep a positive attitude when responding to a range of situations.

You are a driven self-starter with a proven ability to work independently but so loves working in a team.

A natural problem-solver with a love for puzzles, always eager to tackle challenges head-on and take bold initiative to find creative solutions.

A sharp motivator, able to foster genuine and positive relationships with others.

Ability to use lived experiences to support the facilitation of authentic connections.

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:

• Free, locally roasted coffee at the office 
• A portion of your income as tax-free through generous salary packaging benefits
• PLUS additional tax-free salary packaging on meals & entertainment expenses
• Flexible work environment & flexibility to take extra unpaid leave for travel while working
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• Uncapped Employee Assistance Program
• Additional paid leave for caregiving, wellbeing, family violence, study PLUS an extra five personal leave days

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 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.