• Home Care Packages Program
• Based in Metro Melbourne
• Part-Time, Permanent Role (0.4 EFT)
• NFP Salary Packaging
• Rainbow Tick accredited organisation

VincentCare Victoria is an award-winning organisation established to provide a range of accommodation and support services to people that are facing disadvantage throughout Victoria. Our aspiration is to provide care, hope and advocacy for those facing disadvantage through our provision of services that effectively meet the needs of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

About the role

VincentCare Victoria is seeking an, energetic, and committed Registered Nurse to undertake clinical assessments for HCP clients, provide oversight for nursing and clinical services, and provide consultation and guidance to both the Case Management and Support Worker teams. This is performed in accordance within the scope of practice of a RN as determined by the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA) and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Other key functions of the role include:

• Conducting clinical assessments and review, liaising with mainstream and specialist health providers, and providing secondary consultation with other program staff.
• Coordinating the development, implementation and ongoing review of clinical assessment and care planning.
• Reviewing and responding promptly, effectively and appropriately to changes in client's health status.
• Ensuring client care is delivered in accordance with the Aged Care Quality Standards and Organisational values, standards, policies and procedures and to the concept of continuous quality improvement.

What We Are Looking For:

• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as Registered Nurse (Division 1) with no restrictions on registration to practice.
• Aged Care experience - preferably community based.
• Able to travel to Both Gippsland and Shepparton regions to conduct clinical assessments for clients in these regions.
• Understanding of accreditation process and the requirements of the Aged Care Quality Standards as they apply to in a Community setting.
• Be able to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team setting.
• Understanding of, and ability to undertake clinical assessments and develop or inform care plans.
• Ability to take necessary initiatives and make appropriate judgments regarding clinical care.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Empathy, patience, and a strong sense social justice.

Why work for us? We offer:

As an employee of VincentCare you will have an opportunity to contribute to an award-winning Not-For-Profit organisation. We offer a place where you know you are contributing to an organisation committed to helping others. We are passionate about #Social Justice.

You will be provided with ongoing personal and professional development, career pathways opportunities, a positive and supportive workplace culture and excellent salary packaging benefits and Employee Assistance Program.

How to apply

If making a difference is important to you, we can't wait to hear from you! Please click "Apply Now" and submit your CV together with a cover letter detailing your responses to the key selection criteria which can be found in the position description available below.

If you would like to have a confidential discussion regarding the role please contact Kathy Rieusset, Senior's Living Manager, on 0448 031 816.

All appointments within VincentCare Victoria are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. These will include a police check, character/performance reference checks, working with children check and providing your COVID-19 vaccination certificate.

A position description is attached.