An excellent opportunity exists for a Community Health Nurse (CHN) to work within a harm minimisation framework to deliver health services to the residents of a Launch Housing emergency accommodation complex, located at South Bank, Melbourne. This is a 51-bed facility offering mixed crisis accommodation for adults.

Services are delivered via a nurse operated clinic on site and include comprehensive health assessments and clinical nursing care such as wound, diabetes management, pathology, immunisations and so forth.

In addition, the nurse conducts health promotion and educational sessions targeting the population residing within the facility. There is a focus on health advocacy, support for clients to attend appointments, liaising with relevant service providers to improve client health outcomes and independence. There is a strong partnership with Star Health/Better Health network and their GP and Dental clinics and other relevant services.

Integrated Complex Care Program) is funded by the South-eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network and is responsible for providing highly flexible, timely and accessible support to consumers with severe mental illness and complex needs in the community

Ideally, you will possess:

• A professional qualification as a Registered Nurse, Division 1 with current AHPRA registration.
• A minimum of three years' of post graduate experience, preferably including a community context.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver Div1 nursing care eg. immunisations, venepuncture, wound care, diabetes, care coordination, health promotion, infection control and emergency response.
• Ability to work holistically, including ability to coordinate care plans with multiple stakeholders.
• Provision of community health nursing people with complex needs.
• Excellent knowledge of working with clients with serious mental health and substance abuse issues.
• A clear understanding of the needs and issues affecting clients experiencing homeless or at risk of homelessness and their complex co morbidities that are barriers to accessing care.

In Return we offer:

• Standard tax- free salary packaging amount ($18,550 per annum)
• Work in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Great work/life balance opportunity
• Learning and Development Opportunities

What makes BHN Tick?

Better Health Network (BHN) encompasses more than 22 locations and has over 800 staff work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver health and disability outcomes. BHN is a responsive and agile community health service, providing a wide range of healthcare, social support, disability, and welfare services for all members of the community.

BHN provides services spanning all periods of life including specialist childhood, youth, and aged care services. In achieving its vision of health and well-being for all, BHN is guided by our distinct service principles which include working with people and communities to achieve their health goals, understanding the context in which people live their lives, and providing friendly, affordable, and holistic service.

We welcome applications from community members with your Curriculum Vitae listing at least two referees and a cover letter no longer than two pages addressing the following:

• your values alignment
• your skills and experience in clinical governance
• your key skills and expertise against the relevant criteria listed above.

Applicants must address the Key Capabilities – Essential within the cover letter and complete our application form directly from the BHN website at https://bhn.connxcareers.com/.

A position description is attached.

Please note that prior to any commencement of employment, pre-employment checks must be complete. These will include reference checking, a national criminal history and right to work check, proof of vaccinations and a working with children check.

For information about the role, please contact Fiona Baines, Program Manager ICC and GP Practice Manager on 03 9525 1300 or email the Program Manager ICC and GP Practice Manager, using the subject line: Community Health Nurse - Launch Housing enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Job Reference No V0134