• HPP - CHN x1 PPT 4465

About the role

The Bolton Clarke Homeless Persons Program actively seeks to engage and offer a holistic primary health care response to individuals and families who are at risk of or who are experiencing homelessness. The program is committed to offering practical health care at the point of contact and actively works with people to link them into generalist and specialist services.

The Homeless Person Program is committed to offering practical health care at the point of contact and actively works with people to link them into generalist and specialist services. The key job responsibilities are to provide a holistic primary health care response to individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness. This is a permanent part time role for 24 hours a week.

This position is based at McAuley House and supports women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness by providing medium term accommodation, meals and intensive and individualised case management support. The HPP Community Health Nurse operates a nursing clinic on days of work. The role is based in Footscray. The role will include the following:

• Thorough orientation with access to highly knowledgeable specialists
• Opportunities to enrich lives by supporting the health and well being of our clients
• A strong learning culture that values continuous improvement to make a positive difference
• An inclusive and supportive work environment where people are valued and encouraged to grow and develop
• Work in a trusted and values based organisation focused on teamwork and customer satisfaction through innovation and growth

What do we need from you?

• At least 5 years Post Graduate experience
• AHRPA Registered Nurse Division 1
• A strong interest in primary health care
• Capability of exercising a high level of professional autonomy and responsibility in a community setting
• Ability to form and maintain strong collegial relationships across service organisations
• Experience or interest in working with complex clients
• Ability to translate existing skills within a new environment
• Commitment to improving the health and service outcome for people who are marginalised
• Current drivers licence in the state employed in.
• If appointed, a satisfactory Police Check will be required
• Working with Children Check
• A pre-employment medical assessment may be required for this role

Our benefits

• Not-for-profit tax benefits
• Work-Life balance
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Innovative and creative team environment

Our People

Often it’s the small things that make a real ‘people person’ – and these are the people we love to have on our Bolton Clarke team. People who are good listeners. People who genuinely care and are interested in others. Those who look to do the everyday things that make a real difference.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. Our diverse workforce makes us more innovative and helps us to better support our customers and communities. Candidates who speak a language other than English and are willing to use it in their work, are encouraged to apply.

Our Story

Bolton Clarke is the new name of RSL Care and RDNS, now working as one organisation. Together we have provided healthcare and aged care services for more than 200 years. We are one of the largest Australian owned and operated not-for-profit healthcare and independent living service providers, with a passion for ensuring our customers live the best possible life. We provide reliable, trustworthy, quality care and support and living options across retirement living and residential care.