Community Enrolled Nurse - Permanent Part Time

Uniting AgeWell Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award hourly rates

Salary packaging

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Uniting AgeWell is seeking a Community Enrolled Nurse to support our Home Care program in the West Melbourne Metro area. The role involves in-home assessments and collaboration with the Registered Nurse to ensure high-quality, client-centred care.

You will work three days per week during office hours, with a mix of in-office and home visits. Travel between clients is reimbursed; a Diploma of Nursing and current AHPRA registration are required.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Nursing with current AHPRA Registration (Div 2).
• 3+ years experience as Enrolled Nurse in Community/Home Care.
• Ability to visit clients in their homes and coordinate with RN/other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home clinical assessments and care reviews.
• Provide clinical advice and liaise with services for referrals as needed.
• Collaborate with local allied health professionals to facilitate responsive care.
• Operate in a permanent part-time capacity, 3 days a week during business hours.
• Balance in-office and home visit duties depending on client needs.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

Diploma of Nursing

AHPRA Registration

Job description

About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4600 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell - West Melbourne Metro Home Care and Community

• Easy to access with public transport and free on/off 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:

Supporting our Home Care program based out of our West Melbourne Metro Home Care office located in Braybrook, the Community Enrolled Nurse services Uniting AgeWell clients in the surrounding suburbs of West Melbourne Metro including Braybrook, Belmont, Bundoora and surrounds.

• In-home clinical assessments, reviews and care needs for clients
• With support from the Community RN, provide clinical advice and support to clients and liaise with services for referrals where more specialized support/advice may be required
• Work closely with local allied health professionals to facilitate responsive care in our clients homes
• Permanent part time opportunity, 3 days a week during business hours (may increase is demand grows)
• Balance of in office and home visits depending on client and organisation needs

About you:

This is the place for you if you have:

• Diploma of Nursing or equivalent qualification with current AHPRA Div 2 Nursing registration (required)
• Minimum 3 years experience as an Enrolled Nurse in Community, Commonwealth Home Support or District Nursing (desirable)
• Team player, flexible in your approach to work with a positive outlook
• Experienced in actively visiting clients in their homes
• Experienced with evaluating and implementing care support plans
• Proficiency in decision making, critical analysis and on the spot problem solving
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to professional boundaries at all times
• Proficient at managing own scope of practice, reporting to and under the supervision of the Registered Nurse
• Good communication, problem solving, influencing and negotiation skills
• Own your own registered and insured vehicle (travel reimbursement between clients is provided)
• 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

Make a positive difference in your community –

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

You can access the position description here: Enrolled Nurse Community PD.pdf

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