Community Registered Nurse

About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 3,500 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

About the role:

Based in our Home Care and Community office at Andrew Kerr Care in Mornington, the Community Registered Nurse will service Uniting AgeWell clients in the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, including Mornington Peninsula, Casey and other nearby city council regions.

• In-home clinical assessments, reviews and care needs for clients in the South Eastern and outer South Eastern suburbs eg Mornington
• Provide clinical advice and support to clients and provide referrals to services where more specialized support/advice may be required
• Provide collaborative leadership, support and supervision to Care Advisors and Home Care staff
• Work closely with local allied health professionals to facilitate responsive care in our clients homes
• Provide health education and promotion, including social support groups and carer education as well as client referrals for medical and allied health
• Promote a harmonious team approach by acting as a role model in coordinating daily routines and adhering to safe practice measures in medication management and achieving clinical support goals
• Permanent Full time opportunity, Monday to Friday during business hours
• Office based position with client home care visits

About you:

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents to support them to live life to their potential!

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification with current AHPRA Div 1 Nursing registration (required)
• Minimum 3 years experience as a Registered Nurse in Community, Commonwealth Home Support or District Nursing (required)
• Team player, flexible in your approach to work with a positive outlook 
• Endorsed for Continence Assessments and Prescription (highly desireable)
• Experienced in actively visiting clients in their homes
• Experienced with evaluating and implementing care support plans 
• Familiar with the My Aged Care portal 
• Proficiency in decision making, critical analysis and on the spot problem solving
• Demonstrated abilities to delegate and prioritise in a fast paced environment with exemplary communication skills in a team and one on one interactions
• Availability to work Monday to Friday full time
• Own your own registered and insured vehicle
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Children Check employee card
• Current and ongoing flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance

Why choose Uniting AgeWell:

• Be a part of a values based organization
• Join one of Victoria/Tasmania’s leading aged care providers in one of the fastest growing industries
• Work in your local community and make a difference to the lives of our residents/clients
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Benefits, including salary packaging

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at ***********@unitingagewell.org.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!