• 2x casual positions available
• Working in the Doctors in Schools Program (DiSS)
• $51.76 p/Hr + Super + Salary Packaging + 25% casual loading entitlements

Are you passionate about empowering young people's health and well-being? Join our vibrant team at headspace Knox as a Youth Health Nurse!

As part of our dynamic Youth GP Clinic team, you'll play a crucial role in delivering comprehensive services within our Doctors in Secondary Schools (DiSS) Clinic and headspace GP Youth Clinic. Your mission? To break down barriers to primary health care access for secondary students by providing holistic clinical oversight, encompassing physical health, mental health, and sexual and reproductive health issues.

As the Youth Health Nurse, you will work closely with GPs, Practice Coordinators, and fellow Youth Nurses to ensure seamless care delivery. In addition to this, you'll serve as a vital liaison between school staff, families, and our clinics, fostering positive relationships and promoting health education.

To view a copy of the full Position Description, click here.

Alternatively, for more information please contact Elissa Tilney, Administration & Youth Health Clinic Coordinator, at [email protected]

As the business is expanding and our customers grow, we are seeking more enthusiastic people to join a team who is committed to doing their best work every day guided by our values – Care, Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity and Excellence. An engaging personality, and a passion for delivering exceptional service will be important to succeed in this role. 

Successful applicants will join our dedicated case management team, responsible for liaising with our customers and healthcare providers to facilitate the exchange of health and medical information with speed, simplicity, and security.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Management of a portfolio of clients, ensuring your caseload is actioned within timeframes specified in our service level agreements
• Liaising with specialists and medical clinics to obtain medical records on behalf of clients.
• Writing accurate case notes in the medEbridge platform
• Relationship management between clients and UHG
• Data entry and ad hoc administrative duties where required.

A full position description is available upon request from HR on [email protected]

We're looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our clinical team for three night shifts and with the potential additional shifts, to cover maternity leave starting October 2024.

About Us: As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect.

The Role: The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible to provide safe, competent and contemporary clinical nursing care to residents within the scope of practice as determined by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Essential:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Knowledge of the Residential Classification Scale and Standards for Aged Care.
• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the standards required by the government for the delivery of aged care.
• An understanding of the Commonwealth Aged Care Funding Instrument.
• Strong clinical and documentation skills.
• An understanding of the aged care accreditation process.

• Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
• Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.

Passionate about delivering compassionate care and making a positive impact in the care we provide at Respect. We are currently seeking experienced and motivated Registered Nurses to join our team on a full-time basis.

Who we are:
As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect.

Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.

The Position:

The successful candidate will join our dynamic and supportive clinical team and will contribute to our strong focus on providing safe, competent, and contemporary clinical care to residents. The successful candidate will provide strong leadership and support to lower classified employees, provide competent clinical care, and complete comprehensive clinical documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compile a comprehensive history from residents and/or family members to identify care needs by participating in resident admissions and ongoing assessments.
• Complete ACFI assessments and other clinical documentation as required.
• Develop, implement and regularly evaluate resident care plans as directed.
• Assist with the direct clinical care of residents as required, which may include but not limited to personal hygiene, massage therapy, pain management and GP rounds.
• Administer medications to residents and assume responsibility for correct ordering, storage and documentation.
• Interact with doctors, relatives, residents and allied health professionals to ensure adhesion of care for residents.
• Maintain confidentiality on all matters relating to residents and their families at all times.
• Follow appropriate infection control practices in relation to all tasks as per the policies and procedures.
• Observe safe work practices and consider the safety of others at all times.
• Report and document incidents, near misses and hazards immediately and in accordance with the policies and procedures.

Essential:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Knowledge of the Residential Classification Scale and Standards for Aged Care.
• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the standards required by the government for the delivery of aged care.
• An understanding of the Commonwealth Aged Care Funding Instrument.
• Have a detailed understanding of safe manual handling techniques.
• Strong clinical and documentation skills.
• An understanding of the aged care accreditation process.
• Leadership skills.

To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening and meet eligibility in immigration requirements to ensure suitability to work in the Australian aged care industry.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and entitlements.
• Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Relocation assistance negotiable.
• Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
• Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.
• Discounted private health insurance.

Our purpose:

To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.

Our Values:
Respect - Treat all people with fairness and dignity
Care -  Look after and protect the elderly, and each other
Teamwork -  Encourage, cooperate, and build trust
Courage -  Do the right thing, even when it’s difficult
Integrity -  Be open, honest, and trustworthy
Innovation -  Think differently to solve problems.
Excellence -  Drive quality to continuously improve.