Outreach Nurse - Health On The Streets

About us

Coast & Country Primary Care (CCPC) is an accessible and inclusive disability and primary health care provider, who delivers a diverse range of health and community programs and services across New South Wales.  Providing services since 2001, we are a not-for-profit organisation that values people – our team, the people we support and the wider community.

At Coast & Country Primary Care our vision is “make a positive impact where we live and work”, we live this through our CARE Values; Compassion, Respect, Accountability and Excellence.

About the role

The Health on the Streets (HoTS) Program is an innovative program that delivers a mobile outreach and primary care services to vulnerable people including people experiencing homelessness and those sleeping rough on The Central Coast. HoTS provides health assessments and primary care treatment by an Outreach Nurse supported by the HoTS Peer Worker.

The Outreach Nurse - HoTS will work collaboratively in a team with the Assertive Outreach Workers to build rapport and connect with people experiencing homelessness in the community at regular community hubs and other locations.   We have two (2) part-time roles available, one working two (2) days per week and the other role working three (3) days per week.

The Outreach Nurse – HoTS will be required to undertake a range of tasks including but not limited to the following:

• Work with the HoTS team including management, team leader and peer worker to establish program structure, activities, and resources.
• Conduct health and mental health assessments and provide immediate basic primary care treatment when necessary.
• Make appropriate health and community referrals as needed.
• Maintain an inventory and supply of clinical equipment and stock.
• Promote and provide education about the program and homelessness to health professionals and community including attendance at external meetings and events.

Key Selection Criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualification; Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
• Accredited nurse immuniser certificate
• Previous experience in alcohol and other drugs and/or mental health
• Previous experience in a similar clinical position
• Sound understanding of mental illness, comorbidity, and the complexities of homelessness with an ability to independently conduct clinical assessments.
• Proficient with venepuncture
• Demonstrated knowledge of current approaches to trauma-informed and person-centred practice
• Demonstrated effective clinical communication using information technology and sound written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• An understanding of, and a willingness and ability to participate in the physical demands of the role. These may include working outdoors in changeable environmental conditions, working in areas inhabited by homeless persons, and dealing with challenging individuals.
• A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) and a Criminal Record Check (CRC) issued within the last 12 months that includes working with vulnerable groups

Job Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 of your pre-tax income
• Laptop and mobile phone provided
• Access to a comprehensive range of employee benefits such as Employee Assistance Program
• Be part of a flexible, family-friendly working culture and environment
• Job stability & career development opportunities

To Apply

Click “Apply” below, uploading:

• Covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria 
• Resume

Additionally, due to the Public Health (COVID-19 Care Services) Order (No2) 2022 on Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination from NSW Health, you will be requested to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Closing Date:  14 June 2024