Job Description
Position: Full Time
n Location: South Morang
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Salary Packaging options available
n 14-week paid parent leave
n Paid Christmas closure
n Professional development and training opportunities
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About the Organisation
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The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) was established in **** to address the specific health needs of Victorian Aboriginal people, families and communities.
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VAHS was established by local Aboriginal people, who showed courage and shared a vision for Aboriginal people to determine our own health journey. This is expressed as one of the fundamental rights of all peoples.
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VAHS core principles are Community Control, where the users (our community) are the owners of VAHS. The governance of which is provided by a Board of Directors elected by the VAHS members.
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Connected to this is the principle of self-determination whereas the right for Aboriginal people to have and run their own services.
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With over 350 staff, VAHS has expanded to four clinics across Metropolitan Melbourne (Fitzroy, Preston, South Morang, St Albans). This includes a range of social & emotional well-being services and a residential youth drug and alcohol facility in Hastings.
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As well as providing a variety of health services, VAHS is committed to supporting the well-being of the community through a holistic view that includes a variety of streams, including contributions towards and organisation of health related community events and activities. VAHS is also committed to research into the ongoing health and well-being needs of the community.



VAHS applies the principle of data sovereignty to our research.
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VAHS is a child safe organisation, committed to child safety and wellbeing, and recruits' staff in accordance with the Child Safe Standards Victoria.
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About the Opportunity
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The Registered Nurse will support Medical Practitioners and Aboriginal Health Workers to ensure our patients receive high quality and culturally safe care. You will play a key role in establishing and building robust relationships with our patients to ensure the best possible outcomes occur.
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Key Responsibilities
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Oversee the day-to-day running of the clinical areas by providing advice, support and working holistically with the clinical teams.
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Maintain awareness of current and new legislation to ensure VAHS is complying with all statutory and regulatory obligations.
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Maximise Medicare Billings / claims through effective and timely Clinic patient records processes.
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Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, care plans, and interventions in accordance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
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Provision of Childhood & Adult immunizations.
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Cold chain and Infection control management.
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Ensure calibration and maintenance of clinic, emergency equipment and medical supplies
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Adhere to the VAHS Accreditation Standards and Clinical Guidelines
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Prerequisites
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Victorian Working with Children's Check
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National Police Check
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Driver's License.
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📌 Registered Nurse - South Morang (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Aboriginal Health Service
📍 Melbourne