Registered nurse community nurse community nursing

• Permanent Part Time
• Fixed Term Part Time

• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
• Flexibility for Work-Life Balance
• Inclusive Workplace Culture

About the Role

Applications are invited from suitably experienced Registered Nurses to become a valued member of the Albury Community Nursing Service at Albury Community Health. The role of the Community Registered Nurse is that of coordination and delivering nursing care to clients within a community based setting. It is expected that clinical care delivered by the community nurse will include complex care that requires specialist knowledge, skills and competence in the areas of wound care, including complex wound dressings, IV antibiotic administration and catheter care.

The Community Registered Nurse provides community based post acute and primary health care services to individuals and groups within the Albury area and local community. This position aims to maintain, protect and promote the well-being of the people living within the area. This position involves assessment, planning, appropriate referral and accurate record keeping as well as provision of direct clinical care to people with acute, chronic and complex care needs. The position is ideally suited to someone who has a strong interest in community/primary health care, client centred care, chronic and complex care needs.

We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following key selection criteria to apply for this exceptional opportunity.

• Nursing registration with AHPRA and current driver's license. Ability to travel for work purposes
• Minimum 3 years post graduate registration in an acute care facility or community based facility.
• Demonstrated understanding of the issues relating to the provision of home and centre based community nursing and the principles of Primary Health Care. This includes knowledge of wound management, IV antibiotic administration, catheter care, care coordination and management.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake a comprehensive clinical assessment and to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised while maintaining accountability.
• Demonstrated committment to patient focused and centred care.
• Ability to plan and manage clinical activities.
• An understanding of and the ability to practice within a quality and risk management framework.
• Understanding of WHS legislation as it relates to employees 'responsibilities.
• Evidence of committment to ongoing education and professional development.
• Well developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills including computer literacy.

Employment Type: There are Permanent Part-Time and Fixed Term Part-Time positions available.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the twin cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle.

We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.

We also offer relocation support to assist with securing local housing, arranging childcare/education (if necessary), and seeking employment opportunities for partners, establishing social connections, and seamlessly integrating into the Albury Wodonga community during your transition.

Are you ready to become part of our team?

For more role-specific information, please refer to the attached Position Description. You are also encouraged to reach out to the person on the job advert for a confidential discussion. Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

Explore our Candidate Information Pack to uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must be fully vaccinated or hold an approved medical contraindication certificate. Successful candidates will need to provide documentation of their COVID-19 and flu vaccination status.

Not the right role for you? Let us know what you're seeking!

If you don't meet all the requirements of this role, please submit your details to AWH as you may be a great fit for another role.

Submit your details through AWH Community Talent Pool and our team can connect with you if a suitable position arises.

• Mandatory : Current Nursing Registration with APHRA (Australian Health Practitioners Agency) and ability to travel for work related purposes.
• Mandatory : Minimum 3 years post graduate experience in an acute care facility.
• Mandatory : Demonstrated understanding of the issues relating to the provision of home and centre based community nursing and the principles of primary health care, including knowledge of wound management, IV antibiotic administration, catheter care, care coordination and management.
• Mandatory : Demonstrated ability to undertake a comprehensive client assessment and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team as well as demonstrated ability to work unsupervised while maintaining accountability.
• Mandatory : Demonstrated commitment to person/patient focused and centred care.
• Mandatory : Understanding of WHS legislation as it relates to employees’ responsibilities
• Mandatory : Well developed interpersonal written and verbal communication skills including the ability to utilise electronic information systems / software used across healthcare settings.