An opportunity is available for a Registered Nurse (sole) to join the Better Health Network Community Health Nursing team at Launch Housing Southbank Crisis Accommodation.
The Community Health Nurse works within a nurse-led primary healthcare service supporting people experiencing homelessness, many of whom have complex health and social needs.
Working within harm reduction, trauma-informed and person-centred frameworks, the role works alongside another BHN Community Health Nurse and closely with Launch Housing staff, BHN services, the onsite GP clinic, and external health and community providers.
Fixed term 6 months
Full-time 1.0 FTE
What would I be doing?
Comprehensive health assessment and care planning
Primary healthcare, health education, and health promotion
Immunisation and pathology collection
Wound care, diabetes management, chronic disease support, venepuncture, pathology follow-up and Naloxone supervision
Care coordination, referral, advocacy, and supporting access to health services
Responding to acute health concerns and onsite health emergencies
Recognising clinical deterioration, escalating care appropriately, and supporting emergency, resuscitation, trauma and overdose responses when required
Providing health information and secondary consultation to Launch Housing staff
We are looking for a Registered Nurse who:
Holds current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
Has at least five years of post-registration nursing experience
Accreditation as a nurse immuniser or working toward




Is confident working autonomously and managing a varied clinical workload
Has demonstrated experience in a high-acuity clinical environment, such as emergency, urgent care, general practice, primary care or an equivalent acute care setting
Has strong clinical assessment, communication, and care coordination skillsIs confident responding to clinical risk, mental health concerns, alcohol and other drug-related presentations, and situations requiring de-escalation within protected practice parameters
Can work effectively with people experiencing complex health and social needs
Has an understanding of, or interest in, homelessness and the health inequities experienced by people without stable housing
Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary and interagency environment
Experience in community health, primary care, emergency nursing, mental health, alcohol and other drugs, sexual health, wound care, or working with people experiencing homelessness would be highly regarded.
Location
This role is primarily based at Launch Housing Southbank, Melbourne.
We value Accountability, Collaboration, Respect and Courage, and we strive to create an inclusive environment that welcomes people from all backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse, and LGBTQIA+ communities.
Pre-employment checks include reference checks, National Police Check, Working with Children Check, proof of immunisation and evidence of the right to work in Australia.
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📌 Community Health Nurse (Sole) (Melbourne)
🏢 Better Health Network
📍 Melbourne