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Form of workRegistered Nurse – Hospital in the Home (HITH)
- Permanent Part Time | Multidisciplinary team
- Maroondah Hospital | Car parking available
- Generous Salary Packaging and Employee Benefits
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.
About the role
This role will work in conjunction with the clinical co-ordinator to assist in continuing acute inpatient care within The community. The role will function as a sole practitioner and is required to provide safe and competent care for acute care in patients' homes.
The role will be required to problem solve any issues that arise, provide an expert clinical service relevant to standards and guidelines and initiate referrals within The multidisciplinary team where required.
Staff will be required to work a rotating roster (AM and PM shift) 7 days per week. HITH rostering is based on a fair and equitable roster for all staff.
About you
To be successful in this role you should possess:
- Current AHPRA registration
- Minimum of 5 years acute medical/surgical post registration nursing experience or nursing specialty equivalent e.g. ICU/ED/CCU/ Oncology/Renal
- Highly developed clinical skills
- Highly developed interpersonal and problem-solving experience
- Demonstrated capacity to work autonomously
- Ability to work as part of a diverse team
- Strong interest in community care
- Well-developed problem solving skills
Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.
Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
- Diverse and engaging career opportunities
- Friendly & supportive team
- Flexible working hours
- Salary packaging options
- Career progression in our teaching hospitals
Next Steps
If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!
Please note:
- All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
- All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
- You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
- Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.
Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in Their diversity.
Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.
Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**
