The Continence Nurse Advisor position functions as a specialist Continence Nurse for mecwacare community and in-home services. Providing best practice clinical management in continence care and other relevant clinical care, to support mecwacare’s community clients through expert assessment, care planning and care provision.

The Continence Nurse Advisor is responsible for:

• Providing advice and maintenance of care to all clients with a continence need, including clients requiring catheter management and support.
• Providing consultation to other mecwacare staff regarding clients with a continence need and continence/clinical issues as required.

Essential:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)
• Post graduate qualification in continence management
• Acute or community experience working as a continence nurse
• Accredited provider able to order client products with the State-Wide Equipment Program
• Expert knowledge and understanding of the issues related to both continence and catheter management in both children and adults
• Knowledge and experience of community-based care and support services
• Knowledge and understanding of funded programs within the community environment
• Advanced assessment and care planning skills
• Advanced problem solving and judgement skills
• Demonstrated ability to show initiative, establish work priorities and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated high level skills in customer service

What we offer:

• Training and Development opportunities.
• Salary Packaging and Meals Card – NFP benefits.
• Career Progression Opportunities.
• Board Scholarships and Employee Awards.
• Employee Assistance Program.

About us:

mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting Victorians for more than 62 years. We are a values-based, care-driven organisation that provides residential, community and in-home nursing, care and support services for the elderly and people living with a disability.

mecwacare supports more than 17,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria. We are a rapidly growing organisation with a diverse workforce of more than 2,000 employees and 450 volunteers, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 100 languages.

To apply:

Please click Apply Now and submit application. All successful applicants will need to have and/or undergo a successful Police Check and NDIS check. Where mandatory Health Orders apply applicants must comply with vaccination requirements.

For any enquiries: Contact Clare Chalmers - Manager Home Nursing Services on 03 8573 4921.