MDHS services the Central Goldfields and Pyrenees Shire with campuses in Avoca, Dunolly and Maryborough. The strong clinical and social links between the three campuses ensure that the community is cared for by qualified staff who are committed to high standards of person-centred care. MDHS is one of the largest employers in the region, providing the perfect setting to become part of our team and community.

Casual District Nurse

Registered Nurse or Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Classification: Registered Nurse or Endorsed Enrolled Nurse (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Award: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024

This is a great opportunity for an experienced District Nurse to join the Community Services team at MDHS, on a casual basis. In this role, you will use your professional clinical skills to maintain a high standard of nursing care and service delivery to the clients of MDHS. 

We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

• Embrace and promote the values of MDHS – Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability & Togetherness
• Experience in district nursing
• Excellent clinical and communications skills
• Basic Life Support Certificate

What's in it for you?

• Great Working Environment – Join a group of motivated health care professionals with a casual contract. Opportunity to join the Social Club, offering a wide range of social events and local retail discounts.
• Fantastic Earning Potential – Generous Base Salary under the Nurses and Midwives EBA with Salary Packaging available.
• Supportive Culture with Continuous Improvement Opportunities – Culture that promotes and embraces the organisational values of GREAT (Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Togetherness) and encourages and supports employees to engage in professional development with access to the Centre of Inspired Learning and Simulation Lab.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Registered Nurse

Qualifications / Experience

1. Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
2. Current Victorian Driver's Licence.
3. Recent clinical experience or sound understanding of community nursing practice is desirable.
4. Post registration qualification in relevant area of speciality or working towards same is desirable.

Specialist Expertise

1. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, family/carers and staff at all levels within the organisation.
2. Demonstrated written and computer skills at the level required to fulfil the role.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of and involvement in evidence-based practice and research activities.
4. Demonstrated evidence of commitment to ongoing education and professional development to ensure working within current scope of practice.

Personal Qualities

1. Demonstrated organisational skills, particularly with respect to time management.
2. Demonstrated ability to contribute and practice collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
3. Have well developed interpersonal skills

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Qualifications / Experience

1. Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
2. Demonstrated evidence of commitment to ongoing education and professional development to ensure working within current scope of practice.
3. Demonstrated sound level of nursing skills and works within safe practice principles.
4. Demonstrated commitment to the provision of care which focuses on the individual and support networks.

Specialist Expertise

1. Knowledge of Home & Community Care Program (HACC).
2. Ability to attend to Phlebotomy.
3. Ability to work across MDHS campuses.
4. Willing to undertake Post Graduate Qualifications.

Personal Qualities

1. Demonstrated organisational skills, particularly with respect to time management.
2. Demonstrated ability to contribute and practice collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
3. Have well developed interpersonal skills

For further information, please contact Lisa Evans via levans@mdhs.vic.gov.au or on 5461 0390.

Applications for this position close on Sunday 10^th July 2022

Applications are to include:

-          Covering Letter

-          Resume

-          Written response to the Key Selection Criteria, available in the Position Description on the position advertisement.

Applications are to be submitted by selecting the "Apply Now" button below.

MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and a Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk assessed role.