Community Health Nurse - Living Well

Position Title: Community Health Nurse - Living Well 

Classification: ZJ1

Salary per hour:  $51.76 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options

Employment Type: Ongoing part-time 48 hours per fortnight

Award: Proposed Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024

*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.

Role description

 With a focus on older adults, this is a dynamic role where every day is a chance to make a positive impact and be a health champion.  The Community Health Nurse – Living Well role will include the development and implementation of health education programs for individuals and groups, collaboration with local leaders and organizations to promote preventive healthcare measures, participation in community outreach and health promotion events. Liaising with internal stakeholders, conducting health assessments and screenings in the community, providing support for patients with chronic conditions, with the ultimate aim of empowering individuals to take charge of their health.
This position is classed as a ZJ1 as per the Proposed Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024

About you

As the Community Health Nurse – Living Well, you will be passionate about promoting wellness and preventing illness in your community.  You will hold a Bachelor's degree in nursing, have proven experience in Community Health nursing, sound knowledge of public health principles and community resources and strong communication and interpersonal skills.  If you picture yourself as a health ambassador, spreading the joy of well-being and making a real difference in people's lives, then this could be the role for you!

Culture and Benefits

Castlemaine and Maldon are located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in the Mount Alexander Shire. The area is renowned for its creativity, history and as host to the Castlemaine State Festival. The shire is a short drive from Melbourne, Ballarat and Bendigo, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, unique natural environment and historic goldfields, the community offers a rich diverse culture for all to enjoy.

• Free on-site parking is available to all staff and visitors
• Salary Packaging/Salary Sacrificing
• Onsite staff gym
• Fitness Passport is available to all staff members across Dhelkaya Health. You and your family can sign up to unlimited access to more than 120 gyms, pools and fitness facilities on your program!
• Our Health and Wellbeing program; including access to a Social Worker, Pastoral Care Office, Prevention of Bullying & Harassment Officers, Physiotherapy services, vaccination programs and other health services as required
• The Dhelkaya Health Social Club brings staff from all areas of the hospital together in friendly and casual environment, with a variety of events and activities held throughout the year

Dhelkaya Health encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all ages, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ candidates, and people from multi-cultural backgrounds.

For further information about this position, please contact Purdy Buckle, Manager Living Well on 5479 1000

 Applications close 30th March 2024