• Part time RN position, VMCH, Mulgrave
• Hourly rate + Excellent Not for Profit Salary Packaging
• Friendly team environment, great working conditions

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and self-motivated Registered Nurse, your focus will be to ensure the provision of high-quality care to our residents to meet their daily care needs by demonstrating professional and collaborative practice and providing supervision and direction to Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) whilst ensuring they are empowered to do as much as they can for themselves. 

About you 

 Current AHPRA registration as Registered Nurse, with relevant qualification and experience.

• Experience assessing Aged Care Residents and formulating Care Plans
• Understanding and working knowledge of Commonwealth, State and / or Territory legislation and nursing practices.  
• An understanding of and ability to ensure compliance with residential Aged Care Standards, AN-ACC requirements, Occupational Health and Safety, food safety and other professional legislative requirements
•  1 to 2 years' experience as an RN is required for these roles
• First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) effectively and compassionately with residents, families, employees and volunteers 
• Interpersonal skills, patience, common sense and a strong ethos of client service
• Strong initiative and ability to work without supervision and be self-motivated
• Proficiency utilising information technology, with well-developed computer skills including MS Office

The successful incumbent will need to work across day shift as per the below:

Week 1

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday each week, all days are on dayshift

Week 2 

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, all days are on dayshift

* Please note this position is fixed term to cover maternity leave.

Why VMCH?

Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:

• A rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. 
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay. 
• A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave. 
• Employee assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance.
• Discounted private health insurance, school holiday programs and car hire.
• The opportunity to open a high-interest savings account with our banking partner.
• We value diversity, champion inclusion, and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and with all abilities, to consider joining our vibrant community.

 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 aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re 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 supply proof of work rights, an Australian Criminal History Check, evidence of at least 3 X Covid vaccinations and agree to comply with Child Safety standards. You may also be required to supply an International Police Check. 

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