About the Role The primary purpose of this position is to provide assessment, care planning and management of acute medical or post surgical conditions within a community setting.
A HITH nurse is required to provide both safe and competent care as part of a multidisciplinary team, to coordinate and provide an expert clinical service at an advanced level, in line with relevant standards, guidelines and policies of Grampians Health.
This is a 12 month fixed term position from December 2024 until December 2025, for 64 hours per fortnight.
Skills & Experience Essential: Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration Well-developed communication, interpersonal and organisational skills Ability to relate to and work collaboratively with a broad range of clients, carers and service providers Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the delivery of quality health care programs Ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team • Current Victorian Drivers Licence Desirable: Knowledge and understanding of service coordination and acute care principles as applied to HITH services Advanced clinical knowledge and skills in acute care Previous experience in District Nursing, Hospital in the Home or a related community based service Hold a relevant tertiary nursing qualification or be working towards the same Experience with Microsoft computer programs including word and outlook To see a full copy of the Position Description please click here Interested?
Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Barry Arnott / Nurse Unit Manager Community Services on 03 5381 9214 for a confidential discussion.
We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted.
Applications will close when the position is filled.
About Grampians Health Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.
Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs.
We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities.
Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Culture & Benefits Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays Horsham Region Located on the banks of the Wimmera River, Horsham is the retail, business & service centre of the Wimmera region.
With a growing population of approximately 20,000, Horsham is a vibrant city in which to live, work and play.
Horsham offers affordable housing, education and accessible community services.
With natural attractions such as the Grampians National Park, Mount Arapiles and the Little Desert National Park nearby, there is plenty to see and explore.
If you are dreaming of a career change with country lifestyle, Horsham is the place for you.
To learn more about Horsham please click – Visit Horsham Dimboola region Dimboola is a charming rural town surrounded by scenic rolling hills, farmland and the pink Salt Lake.
Explore historic landmarks like the Dimboola Hotel or venture into the nearby Little Desert National Park to discover unique flora and fauna.
Dimboola is the perfect escape from city life.
To learn more about Dimboola please click – Visit Dimboola Diversity and Inclusion All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask.
Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.