Casual District Nurse

Alpine Health; Myrtleford; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Well-being programs

Relocation support

Employee benefits

Job summary

Alpine Health is recruiting a District Nurse Level 2 to deliver patient-centered nursing care in the Alpine Shire communities of Bright, Mount Beauty and Myrtleford. The role focuses on clinical nursing in clients’ homes with MDT support and robust care planning.

The position offers a competitive hourly rate of $56.72 plus casual loadings and a comprehensive benefits package including relocation support and well-being programs.

Qualifications

• Three years acute and community nursing experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Passion for community nursing.
• Experience in wound management and CVADs.
• Willing to work weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide district nursing care in a community setting.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary assessment and care planning.
• Deliver safe, reliable and responsive client-based care in clients’ homes.
• Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Community nursing

Wound management

Palliative care

Catheter care

Stoma care

Independent practitioner

Decision making

MDT collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (RN)

Job description

District Nurse Level 2

$56.72 plus casual loadings

Why join us?

We Will are a progressive and innovative health service and currently have a District Nursing opportunity for a Registered Nurse with an interest and/or experience in community nursing. With your skills and experience, you will deliver safe, reliable and responsive client-based care.

The District Nursing Team is a valuable part of the Community Services Team and is responsible for providing clinical nursing care to clients in the community setting, within the Alpine Shire.

The role contributes to multidisciplinary assessment, care planning, and treatment to ensure that the clinical needs are met for clients within their own home environment.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum of three years acute clinical and community nursing experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Passion for Community Nursing.
• Experience in Wound Management, CVAD's, Palliative care, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, Stoma and Catheter care.
• Ability to work independently and without direct supervision within an MDT environment.
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions in a variety of complex situations.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Prepared to work weekends as required.

Why you should join the Alpine Health District Nursing Team

• We offer attractive remuneration packages with excellent benefits, including salary packaging, novated leasing and well-being programs
• You'll enjoy wonderful employee benefits and development opportunities
• We offer generous relocation and resettling support
• You'll make a difference to the lives of people in our community

About Us

Alpine Health is a progressive Multi-Purpose Service with three sites in the Alpine Shire towns of Bright, Mount Beauty and Myrtleford.

Alpine Health provides integrated Acute Health, Community Health and Community and Aged Residential Services for residents and visitors of the Alpine Shire.

Alpine Health provides a nurturing environment and good support for professional development. Positioned in the heart of Alpine country which boasts skiing, and scenic walking/hiking trails in our local area, including the majestic Mt. Hotham and Falls Creek.

We are close to the world-class Gourmet Food and Wine Region, including King Valley, Rutherglen, Glenrowan and Milawa.