District Nurse - Registered Nursing

Sunraysia Community Health Services; Mildura; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 per yr

Meals and accommodation packaging up

Modern facilities

Free Flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sunraysia Community Health Services is seeking a part-time District Nurse to deliver skilled nursing care in clients' homes and community settings. The role focuses on wound management, medications, and palliative care, with a strong emphasis on independence and family education.

The successful candidate will be an AHPRA-registered nurse with at least 3 years post-graduate experience, hold a valid driver's license, and enjoy a supportive work-life balance in a not-for-profit community health

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 3 years post-graduate experience.
• Current, unsuspended and unrestricted drivers license.
• Knowledge and experience in infection prevention & control, medication administration, wound management, urinary catheter insertion and stoma care.
• Knowledge and experience in generalist palliative care symptom management.
• Able to articulate clear decision-making processes and work independently.

Responsibilities

• The District Nursing service delivers skilled nursing care in clients' homes, care homes or community settings.
• Provide wound management, medication administration, and palliative care to promote independence and prevent hospital admissions.

Skills

Infection prevention & control

Medication administration

Wound management

Urinary catheter care

Stoma care

Palliative care

Decision-making

Independent work

Education

Nursing registration (AHPRA)

Job description

Job Description

• Part-time (0.60 FTE, 48 hours per fortnight, maternity leave position)
• Attractive salary packaging
• Culture that supports work-life balance

About Sunraysia Community Health Services

Sunraysia Community Health Services (SCHS) is a leading not-for-profit community health organisation dedicated to improving health and wellbeing outcomes across our region. We provide primary and preventive health services to individuals and families who may be at risk of poor health outcomes or experience barriers to accessing care.

At SCHS, we recognise the significant impact that the Social Determinants of Health have on the lives of our community members and are committed to addressing health inequities through a client-centred, relationship-based model of care. Our approach focuses on care coordination, working alongside consumers, families, and communities to understand their unique circumstances and support health and wellbeing within the context of their everyday lives. Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, SCHS strives to create healthier, more connected communities.

• We offer a place where you know you are contributing to an organisation committed to helping others
• We have some great talent who are happy to share their experience and skills to help you on your way
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year to increase your take home pay, plus additional meals and accommodation salary packaging available up to $2,650 per year.
• Modern facilities
• Free Flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Role

The District Nursing service is a community-based healthcare service that provides professional nursing care to clients in their own homes, care homes, or other community settings. Its primary aim is to deliver safe, effective, and client centred care for individuals who may be housebound, have long-term conditions, are recovering from hospital treatment, or require end-of-life support.

The main purpose of a district nurse is to provide skilled nursing care and support to clients in their own homes or community. The aim is to promote independence, provide clinical care e.g. wound management, medication administration, palliative care and to prevent hospital admissions and facilitate early discharge. District Nurses support families and carers offering education and guidance, and coordinate care with other health services to ensure holistic, person-centred support.

Key Selection Criteria

Mandatory

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 3 years post graduate experience.
• Current, unsuspended and unrestricted drivers license.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in infection prevention & control, medication administration, wound management, urinary catheter insertion and stoma care.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in generalist Palliative care symptom management.
• Demonstrated ability to articulate clear decision-making processes and ability to work independently and without direct supervision.

Preferred

• Previous experience in community nursing.
• Completed Wound Resource Education Nurse (WREN) training.

PLEASE NOTE: SCHS is committed to the application of the Child Safe Standards. All positions are subject to thorough credentialing and safety screening prior to commencing employment. This includes reference checks and National Police Check for all SCHS employees. Any prospective employee who has resided and worked overseas in the past 10 years for a continuous period of 12 months or more will be required to undergo an International Criminal History Check. Where applicable, employees may also be required to hold a current Working With Children check issued in the state of Victoria and have a current NDIS Clearance (NDIS Worker Screening Check).

Department of Health Guidelines for Immunisation of Health Care Workers require all staff to demonstrate immunity to specific preventable diseases. As part of the recruitment process, the preferred applicant is required to provide evidence of immunisation (and/or serology) to confirm they are protected from risk.