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Community Health NurseMelbourne, Australia
Reference: 6669161
Located in Melbourne CBDWork for a multi-award-winning iconic community health organisationGenerous salary packaging options to reduce your cohealth taxable incomeSo why cohealth? cohealth leads the way in reducing health and social inequity in partnership with people and the communities in which they live. Named Premier's Health Service of the Year (Primary) and the Supporting LGBTIQ+ Health Service at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards, cohealth's 1000 staff demonstrate courage, leadership, innovation, and agility in their commitment to providing inclusive and culturally safe health services that protect the human rights of all people of all gender identities, sexualities, ages, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, faiths, and abilities.
Our inclusive workplace culture enables staff to bring their whole selves to work, where uniqueness is valued, and people experience a feeling of belonging. Our aim is for everyone to thrive in their role.
About the role This position sits within the AOD Outreach cluster, which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people who use alcohol and other drugs.
The Community Health Nurse will use multi-disciplinary, assertive, integrated, and flexible care approaches which address immediate health and support needs, coordination, and consumer-directed care planning, through to longer-term support to clients with complex presentations, either individually or in a group.
This position is located in Melbourne CBD, requires working shifts from 8 am to 4 pm and from 3 pm to 11 pm, and may require working weekends and public holidays.
Please refer to the Position Description for more information.
Participate in assertive street outreachProvide high-quality, recovery-oriented, evidence-based primary care services to clientsProvide direct service delivery to clients with complex presentations, either individually or in group settingsWhat cohealth offers: Exciting parental leave benefitscohealth offers primary carers 14 weeks paid parental leave upon completion of only 6 months of continuous serviceEligible co-workers will continue to receive superannuation on unpaid parental leave as wellCounselling services for you and your immediate family through our EAP-Access provider, and mindfulness, resilience, and wellbeing programsWe offer inclusion, equality, and opportunity in a workplace where making a difference counts (based on our guiding principles and values)Tertiary qualifications in Nursing and eligibility to join AHPRASound knowledge of the health and social issues for people who experience homelessness and use drugsThe ability to assess client needs and develop a care plan in order to support and assist their navigation of health and other community servicesAll appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Check, a Working With Children Check (WWCC), completion of a Pre-Employment Declaration Form, evidence of legal rights to work in Australia, and evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 (3 doses). Additionally, some roles will also require current AHPRA registration and/or NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
Roles that are determined to be Risk Category A or B [staff that have direct and/or indirect contact with body substances and are at higher risk of occupational exposure to infections] will be required to provide evidence of immunisation assessment including Influenza prior to commencement [A] or within 12 weeks of commencement [B]. This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health Mandatory Vaccination Orders for COVID-19 and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.
Application Process Click on apply now to be directed to our careers page. You will be asked to upload your CV/resume and Cover Letter. We will be conducting interviews for this role as applications are received. This campaign will close on the mentioned date at 10.00 PM. If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Svenja Livingston at ******.
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