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Community Respiratory Nurse

Job posted: 15/05/2023
Applications close: 26/06/2023 (Midnight)
22 days remaining

22 days remaining

Job Description

Location: Gippsland | Healesville

Job type: Part time

Organisation: Eastern Health

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Medical and Nursing, Nursing

Reference: 30061

Reference: 30061

Occupation: Medical and Nursing, Nursing

Salary Range: Salary not specified

Work location: Gippsland | Healesville

Community Respiratory Nurse

  • Permanent Part Time, 68.40 hours
  • Work in the Yarra Valley
  • Support a diverse community
  • Generous Salary + Super + Salary Packaging

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

Based at Healesville, this new role will work as a part of the Yarra Valley Community Health Service, supporting clients to self manage their chronic respiratory condition, and assist in avoid preventable Emergency Department presentations. As a valued member of our multidiscplinary team, you will be a self starter who will work with our HARP collegues, providing education to individuals and groups. Clients will be referred from within the team, GP,  My Aged Care, or being identified with frequent hospital presentations

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

  • Current nursing registration with AHPRA
  • Post Graduate (or working towards) qualifications in chronic disease, self management, respiratory conditions
  • Well developed ICT skills, including telehealth, patient monitoring
  • A strong commitment to high quality care
  • The ability to work as part of a diverse team
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

  • Diverse and engaging career opportunities
  • Friendly & supportive team
  • Flexible working hours
  • Salary packaging options
  • Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note:

  • All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
  • All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
  • You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
  • Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manger listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**

Community Respiratory Nurse

Job type:

Part time

Job classification:

Not provided

Contact:

MICHAEL PITKIN - (04) 3190 3694
Lauren Lynch - (04) 6772 0964

Community Respiratory Nurse