ABOUT US

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, who’s key values is to shape a more just and compassionate society 

We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services. Our staff are recognised for their achievements and are offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture. 

• Nurses Award Rates + Generous NFP salary packaging tax-free benefits
• Amazing NFP salary packaging tax-free benefits: increasing annual pay package
• Flexible rostering arrangements + training and development programs to enhance and grow your career

THE ROLE

At Frederic House, we are committed to providing high-quality nursing care in an aged care facility to individuals facing drug and alcohol addiction and/or mental health issues and are at risk of experiencing homelessness. Our team is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of our clients, and we strive to create a safe and supportive environment for their recovery. 

In this rewarding role you will be coordinating and delivering high quality nursing care to Residents of Frederic house who are experiencing alcohol and other drug dependence and / or mental health issues and are at risk of experiencing homelessness.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide health care services to individuals facing drug and alcohol addiction and/or mental health issues and are at risk of experiencing homelessness.
• Liaise with prescribing medical practitioners and chemists.
• Manage and monitor drug and health records of clients. 
• Conduct holistic nursing care in accordance with the ANMC National Competency Standards.
• Form therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Communicate effectively with clients, staff, and external agencies.
• Contribute to implementation of the Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Participate in the multidisciplinary care planning and clinical review processes with internal and external teams.
• Actively promote the integration of clients into mainstream community resources.

YOU WILL NEED

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with a minimum of 3 years clinical experience in a generalist setting.
• Current First Aid certificate (with CPR).
• Capacity to communicate effectively with clients, staff, management, and external agencies.
• Comprehensive clinical knowledge, particularly to age-related health issues.
• Interest in and understanding of homelessness, alcohol, drug and/or mental health issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to manage workloads and establish professional relationships according to resident’s needs.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems.
• Satisfactory completion of safety screening including Police Check, Working with Children Check, and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

APPLY NOW

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - Click Apply Now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

If you have questions about this role, or require an easy read position description, please email Fatema Raftopoulos (Residential Care Manager) at [email protected] using the subject line: Registered Nurse enquiry via EthicalJobs.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.