Enrolled Nurse, Parkville Youth Justice Centre

Multiple positionsWork for a multi-award-winning iconic community health organisationGenerous salary packaging options to reduce your cohealth taxable income

So why cohealth?

cohealth leads the way in reducing health and social inequity in partnership with people and the communities in which they live. Named Premier's Health Service of the Year (Primary) and the Supporting LGBTIQ+ Health Service at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards, cohealth's 1000 staff demonstrate courage, leadership, innovation, and agility in their commitment to providing inclusive and culturally safe health services that protect the human rights of all people of all gender identities, sexualities, ages, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, faiths, and abilities.

Our inclusive workplace culture enables staff to bring their whole selves to work, where uniqueness is valued, and people experience a feeling of belonging. Our aim is for everyone to thrive in their role. Please click here to find out more.

About The Role

cohealth delivers integrated primary health, mental health, allied health and dental services to young people at the Parkville Youth Justice Precinct. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the Enrolled Nurse will provide assessment and monitoring of individuals to ensure safety at all stages of the client journey and are required onsite 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Successful candidates will need to work a rotating roster across day, afternoon and night shifts.

Please refer to the Position Description for more information.

Your Duties Include

Support a philosophy of care that is patient-focused, where care is integrated from reception to post-releaseAssess and observe the immediate health needs and provide nursing as required and on-site careAssess and support clients in the activities of daily living on-siteEnsure all reporting, clinical documentation, data management and other administrative duties are completed accurately

What Cohealth Offers

Exciting Parental leave benefitscohealth offers primary carers 14 weeks paid parental leave upon completion of only 6 months of continuous serviceEligible co-workers will continue to receive superannuation on unpaid parental leave as wellSalary packaging to suit you - tax free amount of up to $15,900 p.a (mortgage, rent, or credit cards) and a further $2,650 p.a (meal, entertainment expenses and holiday accommodation) alongside generous reward programs from our salary packaging providers. Find out more on salary packaging here: https://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Jobs-and-employment-types/Working-as-an-employee/Salary-sacrificing-for-employees/Novated Leasing availableA significantly discounted fitness membership with unlimited access to over 290 facilities for you and your family. To find out more click hereCounselling services for you and your immediate family through our EAP-Access provider, and mindfulness, resilience, and wellbeing programsWe offer inclusion, equality, and opportunity in a workplace where making a difference counts (based on our guiding principles and values)
Our Ideal Candidate

Enrolled Nurse registered with AHPRA, and qualifications endorsed by Nursing & Midwifery Board of AustraliaHold an NMBA approved qualification in the administration of medications1-5 oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenousHighly developed communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills Strong belief and personal alignment in cohealth Values and Mission

Application Process

Use the Apply Now link to upload your resume/CV and cover letter.

We will be conducting interviews for this role as applications are received.

If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Sally Wilcox on Sally.Wilcox@cohealth.org.au

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), a Working With Children Check (WWCC), complete a Pre-Employment Declaration Form, evidence of legal rights to work in Australia, and evidence of vaccination.

Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of immunisation assessment including Influenza within 12 weeks of commencement [B]. This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health Mandatory Vaccination Orders and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.