Join a supportive, high-performing team making a real community impact Grow your career with ongoing training and career development Permanant part-time role 20 hours per fortnight Five weeks leave (pro-rata) & salary packaging
About the role Residential In-Reach (RIR)providesan alternative to the emergency department where clinicallyappropriateand safe, for people living in residential aged care facilities.
Become part of a specialist multi-disciplinary team responsible for assessment and management of resident’s acute medical condition within the aged care facility in collaboration with the resident and their representatives to avoid unnecessary hospital presentations.
Supported by Geriatricians, Registrar, Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurses this is a unique role that provides specialist care to residents of residential aged care facilities.
Keyresponsibilities
Triage and comprehensive assessment of deteriorating residents
Care planning and delivery
Follow up consultations
Capacity building and education of residents, staff and families
Communication of outcomes and discharge planning
Whatwe’relooking for
Authorised to practice as a Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) together with demonstrated ability to meet the ANMC competencies for the Registered Nurse
Information Technology skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook and Patient Management Systems
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Evidence of a focus on and a passion for high quality patient care
Excellent working conditions anda strong senseof job satisfaction
A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Attractive salary packaging benefits
Living expenses capped at $9,010
Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
Childsafety We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards
Additionalinformation All appointments are subject to:
Satisfactory Police Record Check
Immunisation Status Clearance
Working with Children Check (if applicable)
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples,people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.