Registered Nurse Grade 3A - District Nursing

Job Q; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport access

Central city location

Job summary

St Vincent's Health Australia invites applications for a District Nurse Grade 3A in Melbourne. You will deliver high-quality district nursing services with assessment, care planning, and patient education, focusing on wellbeing and independence for clients and supporting carers in their roles.

The role requires current AHPRAC nursing registration, a valid driver’s licence, and various screenings. It’s based in Fitzroy, with opportunities for development and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Clinical nursing experience across community settings and acute medical-surgical care.
• Strong interpersonal and teaching skills.
• Experience caring for clients with multiple comorbidities and complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing services with assessment, care planning, and education.
• Promote wellbeing and reablement to improve client independence.
• Coordinate with local service providers for seamless care.
• Contribute to ongoing professional development within the team.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Community health nursing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Nursing registration with AHPRAC

Driver's Licence

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Working with Children Check

National criminal history check

Job description

#### Registered Nurse Grade 3A - District NursingMelbourne, VIC 3000Casual#### Job descriptionMedicalJobsAustralia.com Job Description:Permanent, part-time position 0.4FTE - Fitzroy locationOngoing training and development opportunitiesFriendly and supportive teamAbout the RoleThe District Nurse will provide high quality nursing services including assessment of broader care needs to a diverse community. The District Nurse is responsible for taking a wellbeing and reablement approach in improving the health status and independence of the client and supporting the carer in their caring roleProvide high quality nursing services delivered within professional boundaries and responsibilities with regard to the assessment, care planning, treatment, review and education of clients and carers.Promote and maintain the active involvement of clients and their carers in care planningLiaise and work co-operatively with local service providers and encourage co-ordinated case management practices, particularly to clients with chronic and complex needs, to ensure the delivery of services is seamless and appropriate to individual needsClassification for this position will be YU1 ($112,086.00 per annum, pro rata)Your ContributionRelevant clinical experience within the community setting and-or across a broad range of acute medical-surgical servicesDemonstrated highly effective interpersonal skills including problem solving, conflict resolution, negotiation and teaching.Experience working with clients with multiple comorbidities and complex care needs that impact safety, function and independence.Excellent organisational, coordination and time management skills.Current nursing registration with AHPRACurrent Driver's LicenceCurrent National criminal history check, or willing to obtain and Current NDIS Worker Screening CheckCurrent valid Working with Children CheckWhat we OfferA focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programsConfidential, solutions-focused employee counsellingAbility to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilitiesSalary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparksDiscounts and Promotions always available through our FoundationRegular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goalsCulture of continuous improvementAbout the District Nursing TeamThis position is part of our St Vincent's - Care at Home division which provides the opportunity for more people to receive high quality clinical care at home. Integrated with St Vincent's Health Australia hospital and community care network we are a multidisciplinary team of physicians, allied health, nursing and personal care workers supporting individuals to leave hospital sooner, remain in their homes and achieve their goals. We are an experienced, supportive and dynamic team committed to the growth of quality care within the community.The District Nursing team provides community nursing care to clients under the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), Victorian Home and Community Care-Program for Younger People (HACC-PYP), Transition Care Program and is a service provider to Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) eligible clients. The District nursing team is also responsible for a stream of our Home Based Cancer Care program as part of our Better @ Home funding, a key pillar of our health service Care Beyond the Walls strategy.Working at St Vincent'sSt Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.ApplicationPlease attach your resume and cover letter to your application.Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and-or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations-vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.Closing Date:29 November 2026 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and-or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit https:--www.svha.org.au-about-us-reconciliation or get in contact atView Reconciliation Action PlanCode of Conduct:View Code of ConductLogin is optional, you may send application via email