AddressReference Number: 43249: Health Care Worker - Dianella Hostel @ Kilmore District Health Employment Type: Multi Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)
About Northern Health:
As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.
Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD, Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be!
About Kilmore District Hospital:
Kilmore District Hospital (KDH) is located in Victoria in the Mitchell Shire and services a population over 35,000 that extends to Broadford and Pyalong in the north, Wallan and Craigieburn in the sourth, Lancefield and Romsey to the West, and Whittlesea to the east.
Dianella Hostel provides residential and respite care for up to 30 residents based on the principles of ageing in place. Dianella Hostel provides care for residents with varying levels of dependence and is supported by a staff mix of Registered and Enrolled Nurses, Health Care Workers, Volunteers and Lifestyle Coordinators.
The Role:
Dianella Hostel at Kilmore District Health has multiple Health Care Worker positions available - Permanent Part Time and Fixed Term Part Time Hours.
This role requires a highly motivated Health Care Worker (HCW) who is an excellent communicator and strives for best practice. The HCW advocates for the rights of residents and is a role model for professional and respectful behaviour.
Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, the HCW role is responsible for supporting the coordination and delivery of the complex needs of our resident group to ensure that residents and their families receive optimal access to the appropriate multidisciplinary health team and support services within the community. The EN is accountable for the promotion of a positive organisational culture that supports the Residential Aged Care Nurse Unit Manager to communicate and implement organisational change.
The HCW position is a pivotal role within the residential care facility ensuring residents receive optimal care, quality of life and a safe living environment. The role is responsible for ensuring the achievement of excellence in care delivery in line with organisational policies & procedures, best practice and legislative requirements. The HCWis also responsible for ensuring organisational outcomes are in line with departmental and organisational strategic objectives, is a highly motivated and an excellent communicator striving for best nursing practice.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Probity and clearance required prior to commencement including current Victorian Driver’s Licence, Police and Working with Children Checks
- Experience working in Aged Care
- Ability to work within a flexible roster system.
- Well-developed communication skills and a proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
Next Steps . . .
If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.
For further details, please refer to the Position Description or contact Gracious Edziwa, Acting Nurse Unit Manager - Dianella Hostel 5734 2030
Applications close 6 May 2024
Why work at the Northern Health?
We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:
- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive’ program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
- A commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs’
- Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library
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Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.
All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.
