MATS 3B Outreach RN (Road Nurse)

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 at 64 hrs per f/n
• Registered Nurse Grade 3B (YU15)
• Caulfield Hospital location
• Great staff benefits!

 

Department

Home, Acute and Community is a clinical program across Alfred Health. The program plays an integral role within Victoria’s health care system, supporting people to maximise their health, independence and functioning, and minimise long-term care needs. The Home, Acute and Community program oversees a diverse group of services promoting effective seamless care, from acute care back into the community. These services are provided in people’s homes, community centres and in hospital when indicated. The Mobile Assessment and Treatment Service (MATS) is part of the Health of Older People stream, and is funded as a Health Independence Program [HIP]. HIP services aim to increase health independence for clients, their carers, and significant others. More information about the HIP services can be found on the DHHS via the following link: https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/hospitals-andhealthservices/patient-care/rehabilitation-complex-care/health-independence-program 

Position Summary

The Outreach Nurse works at the interface between acute and sub-acute hospital, GPs and RACF’s, to meet the needs of our vulnerable patient group. They are the “face of MATS” in the community, and are expected to represent the values of Alfred health & MATS service with a professional and courteous attitude. Work is underpinned by the aims as listed above, and always in line with the patients or their medical treatment decision makers expressed wishes. Their practice is overseen by MATS Team Leads and NUM, with tasks delegated by the team care coordinators and medical staff as required. Clinical oversight is also provided by the Geriatricians working within MATS. The MATS Grade 3B Outreach Nurse is an integral part of the MATS service, and requires a dynamic nurse to optimise this role.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Current Division 1 professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Four years or more of clinical experience in Emergency, Critical care or General medicine
• Sound clinical knowledge of complex health and medical conditions
• Demonstrated ability to work positively and flexibly with internal and external services.
• A high standard of written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Commitment to continuing professional development

Staff Benefits

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Onsite staff gym, a payroll deductible expense
• Access to health and wellbeing incentives and programs
• Discounted health insurance

 

Applications close at 11 pm Monday, 27th November 2023

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Georgina Calder (Nurse Manager) at [email protected]

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 Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, 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