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- Extensive orientation in a supported work environment
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Work with an innovative multidisciplinary team who enjoy an interesting, challenging and meaningful work life
- Make a positive difference to members of our community
About the facility
Formed in 1998, Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Health services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve over 500,000 people through the efforts of over 8,700 staff and many volunteers.
About the role
Barwon Health Community Nursing is the largest non-metropolitan based service in Victoria; Community Nursing is a government funded program which provides home nursing services. Our Community Nursing Program supports clients and carers in their home environment to achieve optimum level of health independence through the development and delivery of a high quality, cost effective, locally relevant Community Nursing service. We provide Palliative Care (CPC), Post-Acute Care (PAC), Hospital in the Home (HITH), Commonwealth Home Supports Programme (CHSP) and Home and Community Care (HACC) services.
Community Nursing consists of three integrated teams based at Barwon Health’s Newcomb and Belmont Health Centres and The McKellar Centre.
Are you interested in working in Community Nursing (District Nursing)? Are you available to work weekdays, weekends and afternoons. If so, we are looking for dynamic Registered Nurses to join our casual team. Community Nursing is a role that offers autonomy, variety and professional development.
As the successful applicant you will need to have current acute or community health experience. Experience & knowledge in the areas of wound care, palliative care, community health care principles (Social Model of Health) and continence management is essential. In these roles you will be responsible for the provision of patient focused holistic nursing care to those assigned to you in order to achieve desired clinical outcomes. You will have highly developed interpersonal skills as well as sound communication skills both verbal and written.
About the culture
You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated team who take pride in providing high-quality service. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong, working partnerships in the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health’s commitment to professional development.
Diversity and Inclusion We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and welcomes applications from those who identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
