Continence Nurse

• 0.4 FTE, (30.4 hours per fortnight) ongoing

• Attractive salary packaging

• Culture that supports work-life balance

About Sunraysia Community Health Services

Sunraysia Community Health Services (SCHS) is a leading not-for-profit community health organisation dedicated to improving health and wellbeing outcomes across our region. We provide primary and preventive health services to individuals and families who may be at risk of poor health outcomes or experience barriers to accessing care.

At SCHS, we recognise the significant impact that the Social Determinants of Health have on the lives of our community members and are committed to addressing health inequities through a client-centred, relationship-based model of care. Our approach focuses on care coordination, working alongside consumers, families, and communities to understand their unique circumstances and support health and wellbeing within the context of their everyday lives. Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, SCHS strives to create healthier, more connected communities.

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Why work with us

• We offer a place where you know you are contributing to an organisation committed to helping others

• We have some great talent who are happy to share their experience and skills to help you on your way

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year to increase your take home pay, plus additional meals and accommodation salary packaging available up to $2,650 per year.

• Professional development opportunities

• Modern facilities

• Free Flu vaccinations

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Role

The Continence service provides assessment, treatment, and ongoing support for people experiencing bladder and bowel control problems. The service supports individuals of all ages, helping them to manage conditions such as urinary or faecal incontinence, constipation, and pelvic floor dysfunction. The aim is to improve quality of life, promote independence, and support dignity through effective continence management.

The purpose of the Continence service is to assess, manage, and support individuals with bladder and bowel continence difficulties. The service aims to improve quality of life by promoting independence, dignity, and confidence through early identification, effective treatment, education, and ongoing support. It provides person-centred care to help prevent complications, reduce symptoms, and enable individuals and their carers to manage continence needs safely and effectively.

Key Selection Criteria

Mandatory

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.

• Minimum of 3 years post grad experience

Preferred

• A recognised post-graduate qualification relevant to the role (or willingness to work toward)

• Demonstrated knowledge & experience in continence management e.g. urinary catheter insertion and care, continence aids and services.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Jacinta Yetman, Program Manager Acute Health on 04•• ••• 461 or jyetman@schs.com.au

Apply

To apply, please forward your covering letter, CV, responses to Key Selection Criteria and contact details of three professional referees addressed to Manager Human Resources, careers@schs.com.au

Applications close 8am Monday, 14 September 2026.

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Compliance

PLEASE NOTE: SCHS is committed to the application of the Child Safe Standards. All positions are subject to thorough credentialing and safety screening prior to commencing employment. This includes reference checks and National Police Check for all SCHS employees. Any prospective employee who has resided and worked overseas in the past 10 years for a continuous period of 12 months or more will be required to undergo an International Criminal History Check. Where applicable, employees may also be required to hold a current Working With Children check issued in the state of Victoria and have a current NDIS Clearance (NDIS Worker Screening Check).

For more information on the NDIS Worker Screening Check,  please click here.

Department of Health Guidelines for Immunisation of Health Care Workers require all staff to demonstrate immunity to specific preventable diseases. As part of the recruitment process, the preferred applicant is required to provide evidence of immunisation (and/or serology) to confirm they are protected from risk.