Job no: 4XJ7X

Category: Nursing & Midwifery, District Nursing

Position Status: Permanent Part Time (0.4 FTE)

Classification: RN YU15 HITH/PAC

POSITION SUMMARY:

The District Nurse is involved in the provision of expert nursing care to allocated clients, advocating for clients providing health education, promoting health, assisting clients with goal achievement and working with other health care providers to ensure coordinated care for clients.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Experience in Acute Nursing
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications or prepared to work towards and obtain same
• Experience in management of Wounds, Negative pressure wound therapy, Diabetes, Central Venous Access Devices, insertion of male and suprapubic Catheters, Stoma care, use of Doppler and Visitrak
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in Chronic Disease client self-management, Health Behaviour Change, Client led Goal directed care planning, person centred care and ability to work within an Active Service Model framework
• Demonstrated ability to use electronic communication, software systems and relevant hardware
• Demonstrated well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to articulate clear decision making processes
• Possess knowledge of relevant standards, including Home and Community Care (HACC) Community Care Common Standards, Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) Guidelines for the provision of community nursing standards, National Standards

Benalla Health offers a working environment that encourages professional development and embraces the concept of work/life balance, whilst striving for excellence.

The successful applicant (upon appointment) will undergo a National Police Records Check and Working with Children's Check for pre-employment safety screening purposes.

For more information regarding the role contact: Maddi Burnett, Home Care Nurse Unit Manager on (03) 5761 4254.

Benalla Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong commitment to Child Safety. This includes establishing and maintaining child safe and child friendly environments.