Registered Nurse

at  St Vincent de Paul Society

ABOUT US

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, who’s key values is to shape a more just and compassionate society

We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services. Our staff are recognised for their achievements and are offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture.

• Nurses Award Rates + Generous NFP salary packaging tax-free benefits
• Amazing NFP salary packaging tax-free benefits: increasing annual pay package
• Flexible rostering arrangements + training and development programs to enhance and grow your career

THE ROLE

At Frederic House, we are committed to providing high-quality nursing care in an aged care facility to individuals facing drug and alcohol addiction and/or mental health issues and are at risk of experiencing homelessness. Our team is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of our clients, and we strive to create a safe and supportive environment for their recovery.
In this rewarding role you will be coordinating and delivering high quality nursing care to Residents of Frederic house who are experiencing alcohol and other drug dependence and / or mental health issues and are at risk of experiencing homelessness.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide health care services to individuals facing drug and alcohol addiction and/or mental health issues and are at risk of experiencing homelessness.
• Liaise with prescribing medical practitioners and chemists.
• Manage and monitor drug and health records of clients.
• Conduct holistic nursing care in accordance with the ANMC National Competency Standards.
• Form therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Communicate effectively with clients, staff, and external agencies.
• Contribute to implementation of the Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Participate in the multidisciplinary care planning and clinical review processes with internal and external teams.
• Actively promote the integration of clients into mainstream community resources.