Alfred Health Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. Permanent position Part time (48 hours per fortnight) HITH/PAC Nurse Level 1 (YU15) Located at Caulfield Hospital Great staff benefits The Mobile Assessment & Treatment Service (MATS), also known as Alfred Health’s Residential In Reach service, are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Nurse, looking for an opportunity to join our dynamic and well-regarded team. The Department MATS is a community and ambulatory service within the Health of Older People division of Alfred Home, Acute and Community (HAC). Overseen by Geriatricians, MATS is a multidisciplinary team of Medical, Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacy and administrative staff. The service provides rapid clinical in-reach to people living in residential aged care homes [RACHs] and the community, who are at risk of presenting to emergency departments for reasons that could be managed outside of the hospital setting. Our care is bespoke, and integrated across community and acute sectors, to ensure the best outcomes for those under our care. We focus on providing care in place to avoid transfers into ED or acute settings wherever safe and appropriate to do so, following a rigorous triage process. We work collaboratively with stake holders from the community including, RACH staff, GP’s, VVED and AV, and within Alfred health Eg: ED and General Medicine teams, to provide “the right care (meaningful to the patient), at the right time (improving access to care for this group), by the right people (using the specialist Geriatric lens that this complex pt group require) in the right setting (care at home is proven to be effective and positively impact the patients)”. The Role As a MATS Outreach Nurse, you will be motivated to optimise the health experiences of frail elderly patients living in residential care and community settings. The Outreach Nurse is responsible for: Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team framework to ensure best care, whilst at times practising autonomously when providing that care Conducting comprehensive and holistic systems assessments, with astute ability to detect and identify clinical deterioration Delivery of safe patient centred care as determined by the multidisciplinary team and overseen by the Geriatric Consultants. Such care often includes (but is not limited to) administration of IV medications, urinary catheter care, wound assessments and management, and supporting end of life care Evaluating and adjusting that plan of care in partnership with the patient and/or their decision maker, their GP and the residential care staff and other members of the health care team This role works at the interface of acute/sub-acute hospital, GPs, and RACH’s to ensure integrated care for the person The position requires excellent communication and documentation skills to foster effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to the patient’s care This rewarding yet challenging role would suit RNs with experience in emergency, acute general and geriatric healthcare, and those who share a passion for ensuring the very best care for older persons and their supportive networks. Our team is agile, responsive, collaborative and welcoming, and I am confident you would enjoy a satisfying and rewarding experience. Qualifications and Experience Required Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA Relevant and recent clinical experience in General Medicine, Acute aged care or Emergency Nursing Demonstrated ability to work positively and flexibly with internal and external services. Current Victorian Driver’s Licence Desirable Post graduate qualifications in gerontology nursing and/or palliative care nursing Clinical competence/credentialled in catheterisation for male/female IDC’s & SPC’s; IV Cannulation. Staff Benefits Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV. For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Georgina Calder, MATS Nurse Manager on 0429 358 722. Applications close 11pm AEST, Thursday 28th August 2025. Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged. In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au