Job Description

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Shape the Future of Care at Home Nursing

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- Deliver acute-equivalent care beyond hospital walls - Provide evidence-based nursing care that enables patients to receive treatment safely in their home, workplace, supported accommodation or residential care setting while reducing avoidable hospital admissions.
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- Make a real impact through innovative community healthcare - Work within a progressive multidisciplinary team delivering IV therapies, complex wound care, clinical monitoring and coordinated care in the community.
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- Grow your career with one of Australia's leading health providers - Access ongoing professional development, salary packaging perks and opportunities across the St Vincent's national network.
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- Permanent Full-Time, Part-Time or Casual opportunities available
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- Location: Toowoomba
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About St Vincent's Care at Home

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At St Vincent's Health Australia , we're redefining healthcare through our Care at Home services, delivering high-quality clinical care where people feel most comfortable: in their own homes and communities.

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Our cutting-edge models of care are designed to:

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- Deliver high-quality healthcare beyond traditional hospital walls.
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- Improve patient outcomes through evidence-based community and virtual healthcare delivery.
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- Reduce avoidable hospital admissions and support earlier discharge from hospital.
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- Empower patients to recover safely and independently in familiar environments.
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- Create a more sustainable and connected healthcare system for future generations.
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This is more than a new model of care. It's one of the most significant transformations in Australian healthcare.

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Our Medical Care at Home (MCAH) program provides acute-equivalent care in the community, enabling patients to receive hospital-level treatment at home, work or through virtual care pathways.

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Working closely with medical officers, Visiting Medical Officers (VMOs), multidisciplinary teams, carers and community providers, MCAH bridges the gap between hospital and home to deliver secure, evidence-based and compassionate care.

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As part of St Vincent's Care at Home , MCAH helps patients avoid unnecessary hospital stays, promotes independence, enhances quality of life and ensures continuity of care through innovative healthcare delivery.

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The Opportunity - Registered Nurse, Medical Care at Home

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This is a permanent full-time, part-time or casual opportunity based in Toowoomba .

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Working as part of the growing Medical Care at Home (MCAH) team, you will provide high-quality nursing care to patients receiving acute and post-acute treatment within the community.

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You will work collaboratively with the MCAH Lead (Medical), Visiting Medical Officers (VMOs), St Vincent's Care facilities and a range of healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care.

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As a Registered Nurse, you will assess patient needs, develop tailored care plans,



provide clinical interventions and coordinate safe transitions of care.

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Your work will directly contribute to reducing hospital admissions, improving patient outcomes and supporting people to recover safely in their preferred environment.

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How You'll Make an Impact

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Success in this role will see you:

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- Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care within home and community settings.
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- Support patients to receive hospital-level care in their preferred environment.
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- Reduce avoidable hospital admissions and facilitate early supported discharge.
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- Coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams and community providers.
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- Promote patient independence, wellbeing and positive health outcomes.
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- Contribute to service excellence, innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
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- Help shape the future of community-based healthcare delivery.
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Key Responsibilities:

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Clinical Care Delivery

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Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care including assessment, care planning, treatment, review and education for patients and carers.

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Advanced Nursing Interventions

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Provide nursing interventions including IV therapies, complex wound care and monitoring of patients with complex clinical conditions.

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Care Planning & Coordination

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Assess patient needs and formulate individualised care plans that promote safety, function and independence while coordinating care across services.

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Patient & Family Engagement

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Communicate effectively with patients, families and carers to support informed decision-making and active participation in care.

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Clinical Escalation & Safety

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Recognise and promptly escalate out-of-range observations and clinical deterioration in accordance with clinical guidelines and organisational protocols.

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Multidisciplinary Collaboration

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Work closely with medical officers, allied health professionals and community providers to ensure continuity of care and positive patient outcomes.

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Quality & Documentation

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Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to quality improvement initiatives, case reviews, safety huddles and service excellence activities.

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About You

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You are a compassionate and highly skilled Registered Nurse who enjoys working autonomously while collaborating within multidisciplinary teams.

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You are passionate about delivering patient-centred care and motivated by the opportunity to help transform healthcare delivery in the community.

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You thrive in fast-paced environments,



demonstrate sound clinical judgement and are committed to achieving outstanding outcomes for patients receiving care at home.

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You Will Bring

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- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
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- Minimum 3 years post-graduate nursing experience.
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- Experience caring for patients with multiple comorbidities and complex clinical needs.
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- Community nursing experience and/or experience across acute medical, surgical or critical care settings.
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- Demonstrated clinical knowledge and application of best-practice nursing care.
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- Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
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- Commitment to evidence-based, person-centred care.
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- Strong digital literacy skills, including the use of clinical systems and virtual healthcare platforms.
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- Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
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- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a time-critical environment.
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- Commitment to ongoing learning and career development.
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- Current unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence.
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Highly Regarded

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- Post-graduate nursing qualifications.
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Why Join St Vincent's?

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- Help shape the future of community healthcare in Australia.
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- Deliver innovative hospital substitution and virtual care services.
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- Make a meaningful difference to patient outcomes every day.
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- Access professional development and career growth opportunities.
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- Flexible employment options and supportive team culture.
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- Competitive remuneration and salary packaging benefits.
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- National career opportunities across St Vincent's Health Australia.
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Join Us

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Help transform the way healthcare is delivered by providing safe, high-quality care where patients feel most comfortable, in their own homes and communities.

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Apply now with your resume and cover letter.

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Employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening, including National Criminal History Check, Right to Work Verification and Reference Checks.

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We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to thrive.

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Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may commence prior to the closing date. As such, the position may close earlier than advertised if a suitable candidate is identified.

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We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing this opportunity.

Closing Date: 12 October :59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: n

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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For further information, visit >:// or get in contact at

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View Reconciliation Action Plan

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