Community Registered Nurse – Blacktown

MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERY DAY

The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation (‘BCF’) is one of Sydney’s largest frontline charities and has been supporting people experiencing homelessness, poverty and disadvantage for almost 40 years.

Our mission is simple: The person in front of us.

Through our medical, social welfare, food relief and education programs, we provide practical support and compassionate care to thousands of people each year.

ABOUT OUR HEALTHCARE TEAM

Our multidisciplinary healthcare team delivers high-quality primary healthcare services to some of Sydney’s most vulnerable communities through our fully equipped medical clinics in Ashfield and Blacktown.

Working alongside General Practitioners, Nurses, Social Workers, Allied Health Professionals and Alcohol & Other Drug (‘AOD’) specialists, you will play a vital role in providing holistic, person-centred care to people who may otherwise struggle to access healthcare services.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (‘RN’) to join our growing healthcare team on either a full-time or part-time basis (minimum three days per week).

This is not a hospital ward role. It is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients, work autonomously within a supportive multidisciplinary environment and provide healthcare that genuinely changes lives.

You will utilise your clinical expertise across a broad range of primary healthcare services while supporting patients who often present with complex health and social needs.

This position is available immediately on a casual basis. Flexibility may be considered to suit the successful candidate following a 3-month performance and operational review.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct patient triage and nursing assessments
• Deliver vaccinations, wound care and phlebotomy services
• Assist with minor procedures and treatment plans
• Support chronic disease management and preventative healthcare initiatives
• Undertake mental health screening and assessments within scope of practice
• Coordinate recalls, reminders and patient follow-up activities
• Maintain infection prevention and control standards
• Support accreditation and clinical governance requirements
• Participate in outreach activities when required
• Collaborate closely with General Practitioners and the wider multidisciplinary team

ABOUT YOU

You are an experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering accessible healthcare and building trust with patients from diverse backgrounds.

You will have:

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum three years’ post-registration nursing experience
• Experience in general practice, community health, primary healthcare, emergency nursing, mental health, drug and alcohol, correctional health or other relevant clinical settings
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Experience with vaccinations, wound management and chronic disease management
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and harm minimisation principles
• Current unrestricted driver’s licence
• Current BLS certification
• Up-to-date immunisation record and continuing professional development requirements

HIGHLY REGARDED

Experience working with:

• People experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity
• Mental health presentations
• Alcohol and other drug (‘AOD’) presentations
• Refugees and newly arrived communities
• Vulnerable and socially isolated populations
• Best Practice, Helix or similar clinical software

WHY JOIN BCF?

At BCF, you’ll be joining a highly respected multidisciplinary healthcare service where your nursing skills will have a direct and lasting impact on people’s lives.

We offer:

• Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per annum
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Clinical supervision and peer support
• Employee Assistance Program (‘EAP’)
• WhereFit Health & Wellbeing Program
• Meaningful and rewarding work that makes a genuine difference in the community

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

If shortlisted, you may be invited to participate in:

• Phone screening
• Interview
• Supported workplace trial and team introduction

Our recruitment process is designed to be informative, supportive and give candidates a genuine understanding of the role and service environment.

READY TO APPLY?

If you are an experienced Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding role where your clinical skills can make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Bill Crews Charitable Trust (‘BCCT’) and the Exodus Foundation (‘TEF’) are separate but closely cooperating entities. Together, they deliver services and programs under the Rev. Bill Crews Foundation (‘BCF’) brand name, working to support those in need.

BCF is committed to creating a workplace where people feel respected, valued and supported to bring their whole selves to work. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people living with disability, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people of all ages, and people with diverse life experiences and perspectives. We recognise that a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation and helps us better support the communities we serve.

All BCF employees are required to have completed at least three (3) COVID-19 vaccinations, including booster doses approved by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required prior to commencing employment.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. The successful candidate will also need to complete a Working With Children Check and a Police Check as part of the employment process.

Please Note: This position is managed directly by the BCF People and Culture team. While we value the interest of recruitment agencies and external businesses, we are not seeking third-party support for this role at this time.