District Nurse

Position: District Nurse

Permanent Part-Time

Classification: Depending on qualifications & experience.

Qualifications: Current AHPRA registration

About the position:

Applications are invited from Registered Nurses who would like to take up the opportunity to join our dynamic Community Health team to work in District Nursing team in Yarrawonga. The primary role of the District nurse is to provide a person centred approach focusing on maximising functional capacity, home based care, improved self-management strategies and coordination of service delivery to clients in their own homes. Successful applicants will be supported with an internal orientation and training and will be supported throughout by the Clinical Coordinator of Community Nursing, District Nursing colleagues and the Operational Director of Community Services.   

About you:

You must be committed to providing evidenced based practice, demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to nursing in the community setting and quality improvement. Applicants should have the appropriate skills including the ability to plan care, assess clients, and liaise with other care providers.

 A current driver’s license is essential, and post graduate qualifications are highly regarded

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

Essential:

• Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse/Midwife
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in providing direct clinical care and experience in wound care.
• Experience in working with vulnerable and aging clients.

Desired:  

• Experience with PICC/Port access and care.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with a clear understanding of the responsibilities of being a District Nurse
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and consultatively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as a lone worker in the community setting
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with all major stakeholders both internal and external
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions in a variety of complex situations
• Demonstrated knowledge of professional standards of practice, legal and ethical requirements and industrial relations
• Demonstrated ability to use Information Communications Technology

For full details of position, please refer to the attached Position Description.

More Information:

For more information regarding the role contact: Tracey Lloyd, Clinical Coordinator of Community Nursing on 0418 321 361 or email tracey.lloyd@yh.org.au

All employment with Yarrawonga Health is subject to and conditional upon a satisfactory Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Victorian 'Employee' Working with Children's Check.

Yarrawonga Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.

All healthcare workers are required to have mandatory COVID-19 vaccination and evidence of vaccination will be required prior to commencement.

Application Process:

All applications are to be submitted via Yarrawonga Health's website www.yh.org.au/Careers/Positons-Vacant.

Please submit your application including a cover letter, resume, and responses to the key selection criteria found in the position description.

Applications Close 6th December 2024

Note: Interviews may be conducted prior to closing date.