AddressReference Number: 844
Job Title: Registered District Nurse - Waranga Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time
Hours per Fortnight: 24 Location: Waranga Health
Closing date: 30/04/2024
About GV Health – Waranga Campus:
Located in Rushworth, Waranga Health is a 36-bed aged-care facility. The health service includes a four-bed acute care unit, a district nursing service, outpatient ambulatory consulting services and a dedicated palliative care suite and respite bed. Care and treatment are provided 24 hours a day by a talented multidisciplinary team working across a range of medical, nursing and allied health services.
Click HERE for more information on Waranga Health.
About the role:
The Waranga District Nurse provides home based nursing care for clients who reside in townships of Rushworth, Murchison, Stanhope, Corop, Colbinabbin, Toolleen and surrounding areas. The District Nurse will work in a team environment to deliver professional and holistic nursing care within the home setting to people of any age, income or ethnicity. The District Nurse will deliver client centred care and education to improve health status by promoting self-management strategies, as well as supporting the carer in their role.
The District Nurse will work closely with the Clinical Coordinator to ensure high-quality and safe clinical care is provided to clients. This includes undertaking comprehensive assessments including risk screening, care planning and referral where appropriate to ensure multidisciplinary approach to care.
The District Nursing Service is delivered within several other funding programs, including, but not restricted to, Commonwealth Home Support Program, Home and Community Care, Department of Veteran Affairs, Hospital in the Home and Post-Acute Care. The Hospital in the Home program provides treatment to clients in their own homes who have acute conditions and would otherwise require inpatient treatment. A wide range of conditions are admitted to the Hospital in the Home program which can include Intravenous or Negative Wound Pressure therapy.
Position Description: HERE
Why work at GV Health?
Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
- Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
- A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
- Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
- Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program
GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages 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.
Three (3) COVID-19 vaccination doses are a mandatory requirement for all roles and seasonal Influenza vaccination (where mandated). Further pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, further immunisations. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request.
GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.
Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.
