AddressDhelkaya Health is a fresh approach to healthcare that is deeply human. Our name, 'Dhelkaya,' derived from Dja Dja Wurrung language, translates to 'being healthy’. It embodies our mission to foster health and wellbeing within our community. Our deep understanding of local knowledge and community needs allows us to address the unique challenges faced by our diverse population. Our history is rich, but our commitment to innovation and evidence-based care ensures that we're constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our community. Dhelkaya Health’s main campuses are in Castlemaine and Maldon. We also run an Information Hub in central Castlemaine and the Tarrengower Health Service in Maldon. From these locations and across the community, we deliver personalised patient services, residential care, maternity services, NDIS, and community wellbeing services. We value diversity and our staff are encouraged to draw from their identity and culture in being part of a workforce that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive. Dhelkaya Health - Healthier Together.
Position Title: Nurse @ Home Program
Employment Type: Ongoing full-time or Ongoing part-time hours available
Award: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise agreement 2021-2026
Role description
The Dhelkaya @Home Program is a new service that has been established to lead and coordinate care options for patients to receive appropriate levels of clinical care within their own homes, when safe to do so. With a focus on quality multi-disciplinary care provision based on client need and individual care planning, the ultimate aim is to offer an alternative to hospital-based care with care in the home or place of residence.
The @ Home Registered Nurse will deliver quality nursing care to our in-home clients via programs such as HITH, GEM@Home and Residential In Reach (RiR). These programs will expand to over 7 days per week. The Registered Nurse is involved in the provision of expert nursing care to allocated clients, advocating for clients providing health education, promoting health, assisting clients with goal achievement and working with other health care providers to ensure coordinated care for clients.
About you
- Bachelor of Nursing with current AHPRA registration and at least 2 years full time equivalent working as registered nurse
- Current Victorian drivers' licence
- Sound understanding and experience in delivery of acute and sub-acute nursing care pathways across both inpatient and community settings
- High level communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish positive working relationships with clients, carers and colleagues
Please refer to the relevant attached position description and address the key selection criteria on your cover letter when applying.
Culture and Benefits
- Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work.
- Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more.
- Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passportmembership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
- Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
- Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
- Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information.
https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/
*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.
For further information about this position, please contact Sarah Hall – Manager @ Home Services on 0499092***.
