• Rewarding permanent part-time role (38 hours per fortnight)
• Family friendly hours, no weekends, after-hours, or public holidays.
• Attractive salary packaging options – up to $18,550 tax free

There is an exciting opportunity to join the Chronic Disease Team working with vulnerable clients in the community. The position is shared between the Primary Care at Home team and the Nurse-led St Patricks Health Clinic in Fremantle. You will be supported by our team of Co-ordinators, GP's and Program Manager.

Primary Care at Home is a community outreach program which seeks to engage and offer holistic primary health care to vulnerable and disadvantaged adults across Metropolitan Perth. This role involves working alongside clients with chronic disease/s using the Flinders Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. You will also provide health literacy, advocation and linkage to community, generalist, and specialist services in the South region.

St Patrick’s Community Support Centre, a not-for-profit specialist service in Fremantle supporting vulnerable people in the community who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness. The role involves working 2 days a week in the nursing clinic in Fremantle providing clinical assessment, chronic disease management, wound care, diabetic care, health education, promotion, navigation, and referral to other services and 1 day working in the primary care at home south Perth Metro.

About you

You will be an experienced, multi-skilled Nurse passionate about reducing barriers to primary health for vulnerable populations. We are looking for skilled individuals who bring warmth, empathy, and inclusivity in their role to reconnect people back to health and community, Using your chronic disease knowledge, you will support the person to better manage their conditions by providing health literacy, case management, advocacy, and health service navigation.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 3 years post-registration experience, with a broad experience in general nursing.
• A current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• A current Australian driver’s licence
• Experience in primary health, chronic disease management, mental health/AOD is highly regarded.
• A strong desire and ability to work with individuals with complex unmet needs, those experiencing homelessness, mental illness and/or drug and alcohol related matters.
• Ability to operate as an autonomous professional on a day-to-day basis and as an effective member of the Primary Care at Home and St Patrick’s nursing team.
• Skills to adapt to changing circumstances as the service develops and grows.

Benefits

• Attractive salary packaging options - up to $18,550 tax free
• Competitive hourly rate
• Smart tools provided to perform your work
• Health and Wellbeing Care benefits and programs
• Employee EAP Program
• Rewards Program
• Award Winning Health and Wellbeing Programs
• Social Club – discounted tickets for movies, the zoo and more (dependent on location)

How to Apply

To submit your application, and to view a copy of the Position Description, click ‘Apply’ Based on Silverchain Group Policy and State Government Directions, you will be required to provide evidence of your COVID-19 vaccinations, including booster requirements, or evidence of a medical exemption, to be considered for employment with Silverchain.

We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process and extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date. Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be accepted.

At Silverchain Group, we recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation where individuals can be authentic, are respected and celebrated. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.

About Silverchain Group

At Silverchain Group, we are proud members of the Diversity Council of Australia and our greatest strength is our people. Driven by our values of integrity, respect, trust and compassion, we aspire to create a better home care system for all Australians. With a proud history of more than 125 years, Silverchain Group is an employer of choice and the leading provider of high-quality health and aged care in the homes and communities of more than 65,000 Western Australians every year. Join our team of more than 4,450 staff, caring for more than 105,000 clients across Australia. We’ll provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals.