Community Health Nurse

The Bolton Clarke Homeless Persons Program actively seeks to engage and offer a holistic primary health care response to individuals and families who are at risk of or who are experiencing homelessness. The program is committed to offering practical health care at the point of contact and actively works with people to link them into generalist and specialist services.You will be working as a Community Health Nurse in the Housing Rough Sleepers Program based in Dandenong.Working within the Community in our dedicated program, it is important to know that you may hear stories of distress, hardship, trauma, or violence when working with us. We encourage you to consider how this may impact you when applying for the role. Sustaining the Health and well-being of our staff is our priority.Our offer to you:Vehicle provided
Discounted private health insurance
$15,900 Salary packaging + $2,650 meal & entertainment allowance
Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Work with a dedicated and supportive team
An opportunity to be involved with an organisation that puts its people first
Access to comprehensive corporate health & fitness program and access to our total wellbeing programResponsibilities:Offering assertive, flexible health care responses that actively seek to engage and involve people experiencing homelessness
Developing collaborative advocacy strategies through liaison and support networks, with people experiencing homelessness, service providers and government departments
Providing education and learning opportunities on health and homelessness
Initiating, participating in and at times managing action research projects, which relate to the needs of people experiencing homelessness, with a specific focus on healthWhat we're looking for:A minimum of at least 5 years post graduate RN experience (preferably community nursing)
Experience and or ability to work with people with mental illness and/or drug and alcohol issues/homelessness
Prior experience in corrections is highly desirable
Capability of exercising a high level of professional autonomy
An ability to form and maintain strong collegial relationships across service organisations
Experience or interest in working with complex clients
Commitment to improving the health and service outcome for people who are marginalised
Australian Working Rights/Current Australian drivers licence
If appointed, a satisfactory Police Check will be required along with a working with children check
Willingness to obtain annual flu vaccinationsOur application process takes less than 10 minutes. Click APPLY NOW or if you have further queries about this role, please contact us!Earn up to $500 with our Employee Referral Program by referring your friends