Registered Nurse - Hospital in the Home
Part time position
Cabrini Malvern
Cabrini offers.
* Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free each year, plus $2650 meal & entertainment card benefits.
* Rewarding career growth opportunities.
* Attractive hourly rates + 11.5% Super + 17.5% leave loading.
* Vibrant Malvern location, close to public transport.
* Myki Commuter discounted fares.
The Service
The Hospital in the Home (HITH) unit is an acute outreach service that delivers hospital treatment to patients in their place of residence. The HITH unit utilises one workforce and is also responsible for the delivery of care to patients receiving Post Acute Care and Chemotherapy in the home under our Cabrini at Home program.
The Role
We are currently seeking a Senior HITH Nurse to join our team on a 0.8 FTE basis, with consideration of alternative FTE options for the right candidate/s.
This position follows a rotating roster and includes some on-call responsibilities to ensure continuous, high-quality care for our patients in the home setting.
In this senior clinical role, you will work both independently and in collaboration with physicians, specialists, and healthcare professionals to provide exceptional, patient-focused care.
Key Responsibilities :
* Develop and implement comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient's needs
* Monitor patient progress and ensure continuity of care
* Conduct clinical assessments, administer treatments, and manage patient care
* Educate patients and their families on health management and recovery strategies
* Work in alignment with Cabrini Health's policies, procedures, and core values
As a HITH Registered Nurse, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care within the framework of Cabrini Health's Mission, Values, and Vision. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care, we would love to hear from you.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
* Strong clinical expertise in delivering patient-centred care
* Ability to work autonomously and manage patient care effectively
* Proficient in handling clinical equipment and therapies, including wound care and IV and CVC management
* Skilled in recognising and responding to clinical deterioration
* Excellent communication skills
* Strong documentation and adherence to evidence based practices
* Commitment to quality improvement and continuous professional development
Along with your passion for delivering a high standard of nursing care and an interest in further developing your skills, you will also have:
* Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
* Valid driver's licence
* Current Working with Children Check
* Proven experience working within the acute and community nursing
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Enquiries should be directed to:
Julia Beckman, HITH Nurse Manager on 03 9508 1745 or to
Michelle Horsnell, Program Director Cabrini at Home on 03 9508 1954
Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community.
Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.
As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Working for Cabrini
Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne's southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.
There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.
Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.
Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect
MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI
Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.