Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 20th Dec 2021
- Melbourne > CBD & Inner Suburbs Melbourne
You are an engaging and empathic Mental Health Nurse with over 3 years’ experience. You hold an AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse with further qualifications or experience in Mental Health, or other relevant qualification. You have track record of working with people experiencing homelessness and marginalised populations with psychiatric, medical and/or substance use conditions within a harm reduction model of care. You have experience in developing partnerships that deliver improved referral pathways and outcomes for clients. You love the thought of undertaking assertive outreach work with some of Melbourne’s most vulnerable people. Your passion for achieving health and wellbeing outcomes for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness is contagious.
You may not be the captain of this team, but when we are in thick of it, you know the importance of playing off each-other’s strengths and having each-others back #1YP
The After-Hours Outreach Service (AHOS) team utilises an assertive outreach model to assist adults with complex health needs who are primarily vulnerable, sleeping rough, living in insecure accommodation or accessing services in Melbourne.
You will start and end your shifts at The Living Room but will be working across Melbourne CBD.
Part Time role that requires 30.5 hours per week (with shifts between 4pm – 11pm)
For more information on the role and to download the position description, check out our website.
The Living Room is a primary health service, the team works with people aged 18+ to provide free healthcare and support to improve the physical, mental and social well-being of individuals who are, or at risk of experiencing homelessness.
The only service of its kind in Melbourne, focuses on the social determinants of health to look beyond disease or illness, to see a person's overall situation. Our multi-disciplinary team works with individuals to identify goals and focus on harm minimisation, self-determination, and empowerment.
We are a non-judgemental service with a strong focus on respect, client centred care and harm prevention. We work with clients on a personalised, tailored basis to address highly complex issues faced by people experiencing multiple and complex needs.
Youth Projects is an independent, registered charity providing front line support to young people and individuals experiencing disadvantage, unemployment, homelessness, alcohol and other drug issues. We recognise the complex and varying needs of the people we work with and go above and beyond, 365 days a year, to provide pathways out of poverty.
Every day you spend working with us, you’re making a difference. The stronger our frontline warrior, the bigger our impact of breaking the cycle of disadvantage. We think that’s a pretty great perk, but we don’t stop there… here are some of the others:
We’re a non-profit organisation that fills from a full cup but not a full pocket. In order to attract strong talent, we pay competitively and remunerate based on your skills and experience and are determined to make this the best job you'll ever have. This position is paid at an hourly rate of $35.
At Youth Projects, we value diversity and believe that a range of backgrounds brings a variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences that will enhance our effectiveness. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions and encourage applications from candidates with a disability, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and indigenous candidates
Youth Projects has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the provision of a child-safe organisation. All Youth Projects staff must undergo Police and Working with Children Checks.
Recruitment for this position will be undertaken as applications are received. The position will be filled when a successful candidate has been selected.
Please note there is a requirement of all Youth Projects positions that the successful applicant holds a valid Working with Children’s Check, Police Check and is vaccinated for COVID-19.