About Sunraysia Community Health Services
Sunraysia Community Health Service (SCHS) is a dynamic organisation promoting health, wellbeing and independence in a social model of health. The organisation is a source of primary and preventive care for our community members who are at risk of poor health outcomes, and experience acute health disparities. SCHS understands the influence of the Social Determinants of Health upon health inequities experienced by community members and work with consumers and community members, to structure their care around the context in which they live and work.
The Continence service provides assessment, treatment, and ongoing support for people experiencing bladder and bowel control problems. The service supports individuals of all ages, helping them to manage conditions such as urinary or faecal incontinence, constipation, and pelvic floor dysfunction. The aim is to improve quality of life, promote independence, and support dignity through effective continence management.
The purpose of the Continence service is to assess, manage, and support individuals with bladder and bowel continence difficulties. The service aims to improve quality of life by promoting independence, dignity, and confidence through early identification, effective treatment, education, and ongoing support. It provides person-centred care to help prevent complications, reduce symptoms, and enable individuals and their carers to manage continence needs safely and effectively.
Key Selection Criteria
Mandatory
* Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse or Enrolled endorsed Nurse.
* Minimum of 3 years post grad experience.
Preferred
* A recognised post-graduate qualification relevant to the role (or willingness to work toward).
* Demonstrated knowledge & experience in continence management e.g. urinary catheter insertion and care, continence aids and services.
All positions are subject to thorough credentialing and safety screening prior to commencing employment. This includes reference checks and National Police Check for all SCHS employees. Any prospective employee who has resided and worked overseas in the past 10 years for a continuous period of 12 months or more will be required to undergo an International Criminal History Check. Where applicable, employees may also be required to hold a current Working With Children check issued in the state of Victoria and have a current NDIS Clearance (NDIS Worker Screening Check).
Department of Health Guidelines for Immunisation of Health Care Workers require all staff to demonstrate immunity to specific preventable diseases. As part of the recruitment process, the preferred applicant is required to provide evidence of immunisation (and/or serology) to confirm they are protected from risk.
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