• Based in Metro Melbourne
• Part-Time, Permanent Role (0.4 EFT)
• $ 46.00 - $ 47.00 per hour + 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 RN to undertake clinical assessment for HCP clients, have an oversight of Nursing services and clinical services provided by contracted partner's to HCP clients in the community 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.

Responsible to conduct clinical assessments and reviews, liaise with mainstream and specialist health providers, and provide secondary consultation with other program staff

Coordinate the development, implementation and ongoing review of clinical assessment and care planning including areas of specialised nursing in an outreach capacity

Review and respond promptly, effectively and appropriately to changes in client's health status

Ensure 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

Click "Apply Now". Applicants must submit their CV together with a detailed and separate response to each of the key selection criteria in the position description which is 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.