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Community Nurse Metro Region

  • Various Locations, VIC, Australia
  • Full time
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About the Role

As a Community Nurse (RN or EEN), you will provide professional, person‑centred nursing care to clients in their own homes across Support at Home, CHSP and private programs. Your work helps people “maintain their independence, manage their health needs, and continue living safely and comfortably at home.”

You will deliver a mix of clinical care, health monitoring, education, and care coordination, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Deliver high‑quality nursing care aligned with individual needs and care plans.
  • Conduct holistic clinical assessments and escalate concerns appropriately.
  • Provide wound care, medication management, chronic disease support and post‑hospital recovery care.
  • Monitor health status, document accurately and prepare clinical reports.
  • Work collaboratively with clients, families, carers and health professionals.
  • Promote independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing.
  • Participate in continuous improvement and uphold Aged Care Standards.
  • Support new staff and contribute to a positive team culture.
  • This role covers Melbourne’s North, West and East/South‑East, with flexibility in assigned coverage areas and is a 12-month fixed term contract.

Why You Will Love Working With Us

  • A supportive, mission‑driven organisation that genuinely lives its values.
  • A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay. 
  • Work that is meaningful, autonomous and deeply rewarding.
  • Opportunities for ongoing CPD and professional growth.
  • Strong multidisciplinary support and a collaborative culture.
  • Make a real impact in the lives of older people and their families.

What You Bring

Essential

  • Registered Nurse or Endorsed Enrolled Nurse with unrestricted AHPRA registration.
  • Experience conducting holistic nursing/clinical assessments.
  • Knowledge of aged care legislation, Aged Care Standards, OHS and food safety requirements.
  • Strong communication, compassion and client‑focused practice.
  • Ability to work independently with initiative and sound judgement.
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills.
  • Proficiency with IT systems and clinical documentation.
  • Valid driver’s licence.

Desirable

  • Experience in community aged care or health services.
  • Understanding of SAH/CHSP/STRC/DVA programs.
  • Additional training in areas such as continence, dementia, wound care, diabetes or medication management.

About us

Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, love, joy, hospitality, and courage are not just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we have been around for over a century, we are always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

To work at VMCH, you will be required to provide proof of work rights and a current Australian Criminal History Check.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.

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