Micah Projects is a community based not-for-profit organisation with a vision to create justice and respond to injustice at the personal, social, and structural levels in church, government, business, and society. We believe that every child and adult has the right to a home, an income, healthcare, education, safety, dignity, and connection with their community of choice. Micah Projects provides a range of support and advocacy services to individuals and families.

Job Description

Inclusive Health Partnerships provides and promotes healthcare integrated with housing and homelessness services across a range of partnerships and referrals. Working to prevent exits into homelessness and frequent presentations at hospital emergency departments, with increased access to healthcare and wellbeing. Inclusive Health Partnerships comprises of two components including the Inclusive Health and Wellness Hub – a general practice and wellness clinic (partnership between Micah Projects and Tzu Chi Foundation) and the Outreach Integrated Care Team.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Inclusive Health Partnerships Cluster. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care at The Park Hotel in Spring Hill, a crisis accommodation site managed by St Vincent de Paul. The position includes assessing residents’ physical and mental health needs, providing immediate medical care, health education, harm reduction strategies, medication management, and advocacy.

This is a fixed term full time maternity relief employment opportunity with conditions and salary at Level 5 of the QLD Nurses and Midwives EB11 Agreement.

Desired Skills and Experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct health assessments and support residents in accessing healthcare services.
• Provide immediate medical care and respond to emergencies.
• Offer health education and preventative care information.
• Implement harm reduction strategies.
• Manage and support medication adherence.
• Collaborate with St Vincent de Paul staff and refer residents to community health services.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
• Support residents in linking with the weekly GP clinics provided by Inclusive Health and Wellness Hub.

Essential Criteria:

• APHRA Registration.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience.
• Effective communication and clinical problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to child and vulnerable adult safeguarding principles.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and with external stakeholders.

Desirable Criteria:

• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant speciality.
• Experience with chronic disease management, addiction, and/or mental illness.
• Interest in community/primary health nursing.

For more information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria, see the attached Position Description.

For more information, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Registered Nurse enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Benefits of working at Micah Projects

• Join a well-recognised multidisciplinary organisation;
• Salary Packaging option up to $15,899, increasing your take home pay (additional meals and entertainment card option up to $2,650);
• Access to other employee benefits, including supply of uniforms, and wellbeing hub;
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including further training, so you can broaden your horizons and sharpen your skill-set during your time with us;
• Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program.

How to Apply!

If you believe that you have interest, passion, and desire to make a difference in people’s lives, please click Apply Now to visit the Micah Projects Careers Page to apply for this position.

Please supply a Resume/CV and a covering letter/email addressing the Key Responsibilities and Essential Criteria (maximum of 2 pages), along with any other relevant documentation.

Applications will be assessed with interviews being conducted as they are received so do not delay in applying!

Micah Projects is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all abilities and life experiences. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.