We’re looking for a professional Endorsed Enrolled Nurse with relevant experience who wants to join our team of 1500 employees and 1000 volunteers to make a difference, working flexible hours per week based in Frankston.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty.

For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia.

We are passionate about the work we do.

We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

THE ROLE

The Endorsed Enrolled Nurse coordinates and provides professional and quality care to consumers who come into the centre for overnight respite care. The Endorsed Enrolled Nurse works as part of a team to provide care in a manner that fulfils the Brotherhood’s duty of care, legal and professional practice requirements. 

• Deliver a high standard of nursing care and support, consistent with policy, procedures and best practice guidelines whilst adhering to the principles of privacy and confidentiality.
• In consultation with the Program Coordinator, develop and implement Behaviour Support Plans based on the principles of good dementia care.
• Assist with the management of complex care needs e.g., wound management, PEG Feeds as required.

Salary will be $31.185 to $32.307 per hour for casuals plus 25% casual loading OR in the range of $60,761.17 to $62,776.72 pro rata per annum for part-time, based on skills and experience plus superannuation. 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Passion for supporting the mission of BSL, and delivering excellence in your role, are just the start.

To be considered for the role and be successful in it, we’re looking for an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA with medication endorsement.
• Proven experience in providing care, including overnight care, to clients and working with frail aged people and their carers, people with changed behaviours and from diverse backgrounds.
• Sound understanding of the ageing process and dementia, ethical client practice including confidentiality.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain effective relationships and liaise across all levels both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, solving routine issues as they arise and as an effective team member to achieve outcomes.
• Well-developed organisational skills including the ability to adapt to changing demands, plan workload, priorities and meet deadlines.
• Customer service focused.
• Highly-developed administration, computer skills and competency in Microsoft Programs.

BENEFITS

• Extensive salary packaging options to reduce amount of tax you pay - up to $18,550 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program 

CULTURE

BSL employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work–life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.

If this looks like a role that’s right for you, Click APPLY NOW.

If you have any questions about the role, or want more clarification, please contact Rose Kariuki at 0 490 432 009 for a confidential discussion.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence adheres to Government Vaccination mandates.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. As an Equal Employment Opportunity provider, we understand the importance of diversity and inclusion recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We encourage you to submit your application for this role if you meet some or most of the key selection criteria.

BSL is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo relevant re- employment checks for their role, including a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check (where necessary), and sign our Child & Adult Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.