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 fixed term part time role for 24 months.

This role is as an 'Assertive Outreach' Nurse working within a 'Social Model of Health', in Partnership with 'Launch Housing, located at 'Bob's Place', Dandenong. The Nurse's role is to provide an initial response including health care, to people who are rough sleeping, in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team. The Nurse will understand the social determinants of health and their application to Nursing within a social model of health. Key to this role is the ability to work autonomously and with external agencies, with flexibility across several complex care scenarios, with an understanding of a social justice framework and the ability to assertively advocate for clients across multiple service systems. 

The role will include the following:

• Thorough orientation with access to highly knowledgeable specialists
• Opportunities to enrich lives by supporting the health and wellbeing 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

Our benefits

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

Our People

Our Values are at the heart of everything we do. We will always put our people first to ensure customer satisfaction and make a positive difference in our communities. The people who work for Bolton Clarke are at the centre of ensuring this through taking ownership of our roles and working collaboratively with those around us.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access.

Our Story

As one of Australia’s largest and most experienced not-for-profit organisations we offer more services, supporting and enabling more people right across the country. That’s the reason RSL Care and RDNS came together to become Bolton Clarke. While some things change, some important things won’t. Our long-held values of compassion and respect remain at the heart of everything we do. Our combined experience of over 200 years of service means we can deliver the highest standard of professional support and clinical care.