• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Casual positions

About St Vincent's Hospital

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is part of St Vincent's Health Australia and a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service which employs more than 6,000 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care. SVHM is one of Australia's leading Catholic not-for-profit healthcare providers.

About the Department

St. Vincent's At Home (SVAH) provides nursing care to patients under the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), Hospital In The Home (HITH), Victorian Home and Community Care-Program for Younger People (HACC-PYP), Post Acute Care (PAC) and is a service provider to Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) eligible patients. SVAH also provides nursing care to The Cottage, a six -bed short stay facility providing HITH care, to people experiencing homelessness.

About the Role

To provide clinically appropriate, comprehensive nursing care to clients and carers and in their own homes, aligning with the client's expressed goals of care and healthcare needs, and considering the effects of the patient's health issues on their life and wellbeing.

Classifications for this position will range from Registered Nurse Grade 3B ZU27 - ZU28 ($93,600 per annum).

Duties

• Coordinating nursing care for a diverse group of clients within a designated 'team'.
• Using a problem-solving approach involving assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the provision of quality nursing care to patients and carers.
• Teaching patients about their identified health needs by creating an environment which enables them to be responsible for their own health.
• Liaising with community service providers and attending relevant internal/external meetings to coordinate client care.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Nursing.
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• A current Victorian Driver's License.
• At least 3 years experience within the community setting this includes programs that provide primarily home-based services that require the knowledge and skills of a Registered Nurse to undertake clinical assessment and/or clinical interventions; or at least 5 years acute medical/surgical experience across a broad range of areas.

Benefits

• Salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff Car Park