• Casual positions available + Nurses and Midwives Agreement 2016-2020 + Classification level dependent on experience ($40-$56 per hour including 25% casual loading) + 10% super
• Play an integral clinical support role in C-19 initiative as part of the ARC Team
• Benefit from on-going employee development, as well as exposure to a continuous improvement philosophy

We are One Team IPC Health, we are passionate, creative and we make a difference.

We deliver innovative high quality services that are client centred, collaborative, coordinated and demonstrate value through measured impact. We are a not-for-profit community health service committed to working with the rapidly growing areas of Melbourne’s middle and outer West, where population will grow by 400,000 in the coming 15 years. By the year 2035, we anticipate that the total population served will be approximately 1.2 million.

The Opportunity

Join the dynamic ARC (Acute Respiratory Clinic) team in this growth opportunity as a casual Registered Nurse, where you will be responsible for undertaking triage and screening of patients.

Within this diverse and fast paced clinical role, you will perform and provide patient care within a PPE environment by undertaking triage, screening clients for COVID-19 and respiratory illness to ensure appropriate care. Working within an established PPE zone and under current DHHS guidelines, you will support and provide advice to clients around respiratory illness management including isolation requirements; identify and manage acute illness, refer and transport for tertiary care as needed.

Working closely with Nursing Assistants and other team members on the testing sites, you will provide supervision to such team members to ensue correct use of PPE and adherence to infection control measures, clinical workflows and OHS site requirements.

Our ARC services are provided across west of Melbourne with numerous testing sites accessible to our community. The role requires flexibility to travel to these sites and availability on weekends.

This is a casual position classified under the Nurses And Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2016-2020.

About You

You will be an AHPRA Registered Nurse with demonstrated clinical experience within a GP or hospital environment. In addition, your working experience enables your capacity to work collaboratively with diverse communities providing social and mental health support. You will possess a strong understanding of best practice infection prevention and control measure. You are a highly adaptive team player with the ability to work within fast paced environments. Experience within a COVID-19 testing environment will be advantageous.

Why work with us?

• Access to options to flex your work and life commitments through Flexing with IPC Health
• Comprehensive Orientation and Induction Program – we will ensure that you have the support you need to live and breathe excellence, service enhancement and innovation
• Health Insurance - as a part of our team, you can get an ongoing 7% discount on health insurance
• Training and Development – we will assist you to pursue your career goals and objectives through ongoing professional development
• Supportive organisation that values growth through our professional development and Innovation framework
• Free onsite car parking!

HOW TO APPLY

To submit your application click Apply Now.

A position description is attached.

Applications will be open until positions are filled.

To be considered for the role you must submit a CV and respond to the application screen questions available on IPC Health's Careers page.

For enquiries please contact Sofi Milenkovski, Senior Manager Clinical Services on 0419 395 403.

If you require a reasonable workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process please email [email protected] using the subject line: Registered Nurses - ARCs enquiry via EthicalJobs with your request.

Reasonable workplace adjustments are changes that are necessary and achievable to enable a person to efficiently perform their role to the best of their abilities. A reasonable workplace adjustment can be requested at any time in the recruitment process or as a part of employment with IPC Health.

We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free environment for all and welcome individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to, those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and the LGBTI communities to apply for our job opportunities.