Registered Nurse - Community

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Registered Nurse MDC Monash Health Community (MDC sites)

As part of a state-wide initiative our community health nurses work collaboratively with a range of key service providers to provide timely and accessible responses to victim/survivors of sexual assault, family violence and their families. We are now looking to appoint a passionate nurse to join our team, working across two MDCs at Dandenong and Seaford with occasional travel to the youth and family office in Dandenong. This ongoing role will be appointed on a part time basis, 60 hours per fortnight, no after hours or weekend work.

• State-wide initiative to provide holistic care in specialist sexual assault and family violence centres.
• Contribute to the trauma-informed model of care in community health nursing
• Please note, due to the requirements of these positions they can only be offered to female applicants. This is in accordance with the EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT 2010.

About the Role - Registered Nurse MDC

Our MDC Community Health nursing service is provided on both an in-reach and outreach basis from each MDC and your clients will frequently be those who don't engage with mainstream community health services. In this senior clinical role you will focus on assessment and care coordination to ensure the delivery of best practice health care services to sexual assault survivors. As part of a small team and frequently working autonomously you will: 

• Assist clients to transition into universal health care. 

• Increase health literacy Provide health education. 

• Develop and implement client-centred care plans. 

• Identify client's needs through conducting holistic health assessments. 

About You

An experienced nurse with a passion for advancing patient care within a vulnerable client base, you have sound knowledge of the health care system and in particular the social model of health. You are an excellent communicator and work collaboratively with your team members and have a broad understanding of the needs of victims of sexual assault, family violence and their families. In addition you are committed to providing integration of care across the care spectrum and can demonstrate a high level of IT literacy. This role would suit an experienced Community Health or sexual and reproductive health nurse who has worked with a wide range of patients, who may be looking to increase their knowledge and expertise around trauma informed practice. Qualifications and/or experience in primary health, health education, case management, or women's health, mental health risk assessment, family violence and sexual and reproductive health will be advantageous. 

Now recruiting this part-time ongoing position.

We guarantee that no two days will be the same! 

In this important role, you will need: 

• Registered Nurse Qualifications 

• Current AHPRA registration 

• Current drivers license 

• Working with Children Check 

• Demonstrated experience 

• Australian working rights 

What You Bring 

Working closely with SECASA counsellors, DFFH child protection, Victoria Police sexual offences and family violence investigation teams, VACCA you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge: 

• Comprehensive assessment skills 

• Understanding of the social model of health 

• Ability to work with paediatric, adolescent and adult cohorts 

• Sexual and Reproductive Health expertise (Desirable) 

• ASSIST/Mental Health First Aid Training (Desirable) 

• Understanding of Trauma Informed Care 

• Family Violence Training (Desirable) 

On a personal level, you will demonstrate: 

• Excellent communication skills 

• Self-awareness and emotional intelligence 

• Skills in fostering relationships with external stakeholders 

• Autonomy, workload management skills and initiative 

• Self- directed learning relevant to role 

What we offer:

As part of a niche community health program in an innovative State-wide model you’ll be joining a state-wide community of practice: 

• a passionate team dedicated to making a difference to the health of Victorians 

• a friendly, flexible work environment 

• unique opportunities for education, career growth and support 

• mentorship from a highly experienced and respected team 

• opportunities to support research 

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Cherith Whittle on 0458 094 189

Position Description can be found here

Position description attachment can be found here 

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’ 

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 24 January, 2025