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Form of work Enjoy working as part of our multidisciplinary healthcare team where you will support our Home Health platform on a range of home care nursing programs. We support all nurses with dedicated training, as well as ongoing support from our nursing managers and quality team.
Who are we?
We are focused on providing quality support designed for Real Wellbeing and employ care workers, nurses and allied-health professionals, who support more than 30,000 people in local communities across Australia. We are also proudly one of the largest employers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in New South Wales.
What we can offer you
Our incredible benefits enhance everyday wellbeing, encourage you to take time to make a difference in the community, and provide amazing discounts on the things that matter:
• Flexible working arrangements
• Huge encouragement on growth opportunities, potential to move across the business
• Enjoy 2 Well-Being leave days per year and community leave and 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to Fitness Passport, Maxxia Novated Leasing and Rewards
• Employee Referral Program
• Mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program
• Attractive employee discounts on Australian Unity Financial products
The role
Our Home Health program delivers in-home support services to our customers to help them live independently, supported and empowered, within their own homes and communities. Your clinical environment will be driven by human-centered, holistic, evidence-based care and supported by professional development.
This is a Permanent Part Time opportunity, and can be based in either Parkes or Forbes, supporting our customers and team in the surrounding area.
Tasks may include but not limited to:
• Delivering individualised clinical based nursing care to customers living in the home environment such as wound care, catheter care, PEG changes and care, bowel care and medication management
• Conducting nursing assessments and developing care / support plans
• Supporting, mentoring and delivering clinical training to our Care Workers in the community
• Providing clinical nursing advice and support to our customers and their families
About you
Above all, you will align to our Values of Bold, Warm and Honest. You will be able to demonstrate empathy and the ability to provide excellent care for your customers.
• Hold a Current APHRA registration and be able to provide a copy of your nursing degree
• Current First Aid Certificate and Right to Work (provide evidence if applicable)
• Current Australian driver licence (full and no restrictions) and own a fully maintained, registered and insured vehicle
• Willingness to travel - role does involve driving and travel between customers and areas as required
• Experience in a community or similar setting would be highly regarded
• Demonstrated knowledge or willingness to learn aspects of catheter care, catheter changes, wound care, PEG management, chronic & complex care and writing care plans
Apply now
Click APPLY or contact Monica Huynh (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at MHuynh@australianunity.com.au a confidential discussion.
Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people. To view our Reconciliation Action Plan, please click https://www.australianunity.com.au/about-us/reconciliation-action-plan
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people, customers and community, Australian Unity requires that all employees and contractors must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of entry of any Australian Unity workplace. In order to progress your application, you will need to provide evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status, proof of booking for the COVID-19 vaccination, or medical exemption certificate from a registered medical practitioner. Thank you for your understanding.
Established in 1840, we're Australia's first member-owned wellbeing company, delivering health, wealth and care services to more than 700,000 Australians. Today, while we've grown to a company of nearly 7000 employees, our focus remains the same as it was 180 years ago — to deliver Real Wellbeing for our customers, members and the community.
