Are you a RN wanting to work with the young people in our community?Do you have experience in delivering evidence based therapeutic intervention and counselling?Are you passionate about the wellbeing of young people?Bellarine Community Health is excited to offer two Youth Community Health Nurse opportunities for experienced and qualified Registered Division 1 Nurses to join our dedicated Youth team.
These roles are available 3 days per week (FTE 0.6) with a combination of ongoing and fixed term, with option of further fixed term.These two Youth Community Health Nurses will join a dynamic, collaborative, and friendly multi-disciplinary team that provides physical, mental, medical, sexual, and social support for young people aged 12-25 and their family and support structures.The Position Description is available here: PD Youth Community Health Nurse APRIL2025.About UsBellarine Community Health (BCH) is the major provider of primary health care services to the Bellarine Peninsula.
BCH is a not-for-profit health care provider with close links to our community operating from five sites across the Bellarine.About The TeamBCH's Youth team provides a diverse range of primary health care services to our increasing population.
Currently we deliver services across our sites including headspace Ocean Grove, BCH youth services, Doctors in Secondary School clinic, within schools and community settings.
We are interested in hearing from nurses that can support this work and are interested in the wellbeing of young people.About The RoleWorking with adolescents, the Youth Community Health Nurse will deliver assessment, education and primary health care sessions to young people aged between 12 to 25 years as part of the multidisciplinary health team based at headspace Ocean Grove (or BCH youth site if required).
Youth services outreach into schools and other community settings.We would like to hear from you, if you have…Tertiary qualifications in Nursing and current registration with AHPRA.Experience in delivering evidence based therapeutic intervention, counselling & sexual health (or working towards qualifications).Demonstrated experience in mental health assessment and working with young people experiencing mental ill health.Demonstrated skills in solution focused practices.Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise complex workloads and competing tasks.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.The ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment.An understanding of the principles of community health.What We OfferTo support you to balance your work/life commitments, grow your skills and expertise, enjoy work and feel valued, we offer the following:Generous salary packaging benefits – you can access some of your annual salary tax free each yearDiscounted gym membership at seven sites across the regionA supportive, positive and inclusive workplace cultureEmployee assistance program: up to 5 counselling sessions per yearConditions of EmploymentA current Working with Children CheckA current Victorian Driver's LicenseNDIS Worker Screening CheckHow To ApplyTo find out more, please contact Tanya Fitzpatrick, Mental Health and Youth Health & Wellbeing Manager, at ****** or by phone on 5253 0400.
The Position Description is available here: PD Youth Community Health Nurse APRIL2025.Applications must include cover letter, response to key selection criteria, application form (click here), and resume in PDF format.
Submit your application to ****** – applications will be assessed as they are received, with final applications closing at 5.00pm Monday 28th April 2023.
We look forward to receiving your application today!Bellarine Community Heath is an inclusive employer.
We are a family friendly workplace and aim to create a work environment where all employees are respected, connected, and can contribute, regardless of age, culture, ability, family and caring responsibilities, gender or gender identity, Indigeneity, religion, or sexuality.
We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience of diversity.Bellarine Community Health is committed to protect children and reduce any opportunities for abuse or harm to occur.Bellarine Community Health acknowledges the Wadawurrung People as the traditional custodians of the land, waters and skies of the Bellarine Peninsula.
We acknowledge and respect Wadawurrung Elders and leaders, past, present and emerging and pay gratitude for their unique ability to care for Country and deep spiritual connection to it.
We are proud to be an inclusive workplace and welcome people from all cultures and backgrounds to our service.
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