Job Description:

• Permanent part time/full time opportunity
• Ongoing learning & development
• Friendly & supportive team

About Prague House

The Mission in Action: At Prague House, we are dedicated to providing quality care to our clients in a dynamic and supportive home-like environment.

Many of our client group live with mental health diagnoses, substance misuse issues or an acquired brain injury. Due to the impact of these, many of our clients also have a history of homelessness or were at high risk of homelessness.

As a Registered Nurse at Prague House, you will play a crucial role in leading a dedicated team in our person-centred approach to care.

We are a vital part of St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne Residential, Palliative Care & Correctional Health Services, a key clinical service program of SVHM and broader SVHA Public Hospital division. 

About the Role

Join us in enhancing lives:  As a Registered Nurse at Prague House, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the dignity and quality of life of our clients, who have unique and challenging needs.  Working within a collaborative team of enrolled nurses and health care workers, you will be responsible for providing clinical leadership and management, to support the provision of individualised care that meets the Aged Care Quality Standards.

Unleash your potential.  We are committed to your professional growth.  You will be part of an incredible team that supports and challenges you to be your best.  As you provide care in this challenging yet rewarding environment, you will evolve both personally and professionally

Classifications for this position is YS9 ($99,252 per annum pro rata)

About You

Compassion and expertise: We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse who is empathetic, non-judgemental and possesses common sense!  Your approach to care will empower residents to achieve their health goals and enhance their overall well-being. With a positive work attitude and engaging manner, you will thrive on interacting with our unique client group.

Qualification and Commitment:  in addition to your experience, you will need:

• Current Nursing Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
• Familiarity with the Commonwealth Aged Care Standards and the requirements of meeting them, an understanding of relevant legislation. Post graduate mental health or addiction medicine qualifications are desirable but not obligatory.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or be willing to obtain.

What We Offer

• We prioritize your wellbeing with regular events and programs designed to help maintain a healthy work/life balance.
• Ability to join Fitness Passport – Your access pass to a wide range of fitness facilities.  We believe a healthy body supports a healthy mind.
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Access to exclusive discounts and promotions through our Foundation.
• We are dedicated to your professional development, offering regular opportunities to help reach your career goals.
• A culture of continuous improvement, where your contributions make a difference
• Work/life balance through flexible rostering

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

• Please attach your resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below

*Respectfully - No Agency*

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.  Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

Tina Melrose, Manager Prague House, [email protected]

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date:

4 October 2024 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

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.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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