• Generous Salary Packaging
• Employee Assistance Program available
• Fixed term until June 2026
• Part time (15.2 hours per fortnight)
• Remuneration Registered Nurses level 4 dependent on qualifications and experience + 11.5 % Employer superannuation
• Identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is an essential requirement for this role

About us

Youth Support + Advocacy Service (YSAS) is one of Australia’s largest and most comprehensive, youth specific community service organisation that enables young people experiencing serious disadvantage to access the resources and support they require to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.

YSAS is a Child Safe organisation. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of young people, and are committed to protecting young people from harm or abuse who come into contact with and/or access our service.

At YSAS we are committed to people of a diversity of backgrounds and identities being included, represented, and having the opportunity to participate equally in the life of our organisation and the communities in which we provide our services. We strive to create the conditions where people feel safe, enfranchised and valued. We value lived-living experience wisdom, insight, and knowledge.

About the position

As a highly experienced and autonomous member of the multidisciplinary YSAS primary health team, the Aboriginal Registered Nurse provides direct primary health care activities to marginalised and at-risk young people entering Victoria’s two Secure Care Units and their stakeholders. Specifically, the role of the Aboriginal Registered Nurse will be tailored towards providing culturally sensitive care to our young people in Secure Care.

About you and how you will be successful in this role

1. Delivery of culturally appropriate care to young people especially of indigenous background
2. Delivery of holistic nursing care to young people, addressing their physical and mental health needs through assessments, treatments, and crisis management. It also focuses on connecting them with essential healthcare and community resources, while advocating for their well-being.
3. Management of medical records and supplies, ensuring regulatory compliance and efficient stock management. It also requires participation in policy development and the creation of detailed clinical reports.
4. Active participation in advancing YSAS's strategic objectives through policy alignment and improvement implementation. It also involves contributing to quality improvement processes and fulfilling additional managerial directives.
5. Adherence to all YSAS policies and procedures, ensuring their active implementation and maintenance. It also mandates the completion of all required training.
6. Prioritising personal and others' safety by adhering to safety legislation and YSAS policies. It also requires actively promoting a safe and healthy work environment.

For full details of the position and more about YSAS benefits please visit our employment website https://ysas.org.au/employment/.

Please note:

1. Service delivery aspects of the role may be modified in order to comply with Victorian Government COVID-19 guidelines.
2. As part of our Employment screening process you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History check and have a current Working with Children Check.
3. You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.

Further Enquiries

For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Oladeji Ayedogba, Nurse Manager, and 0438767920 regarding the role of Nurse – Recruitment Ref. Number 019_2025.

• YSAS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

• YSAS has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the provision of a child-safe organisation.