Registered Nurses: full-time or part-time. Homeless Healthcare. Helena Valley, Perth WA. Nursing: General Medical & Surgical (Healthcare & Medical). Full time. $40–$47 per hour. Homeless Healthcare is a dynamic, non-profit organisation providing healthcare to people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. The organisation runs mobile GP clinics in various settings across Perth, including drop-in centres, crisis and transitional accommodation services, residential rehabilitation, and women’s refuges. Homeless Healthcare also run assertive street outreach, in-reach into RPH hospital and a 20-bed Medical Respite Centre

Woodville House is a newly designed Consortium-led residential facility created to provide people experiencing chronic homelessness with access to safe, transitional accommodation with wrap-around psychosocial and health supports. The program is staffed by a multi-disciplinary team that works holistically with residents who come from various backgrounds and typically have experienced multiple and complex factors such as drug and alcohol use, family and community violence, mental health issues, disadvantage, and poverty.

We are currently seeking highly competent and reliable registered nurses for shifts at this new facility. Full, part-time, and casual roles are available.

About the role: We are looking for dedicated nurses with a passion for working with marginalised communities. You will have a strong understanding of health issues affecting people experiencing homelessness, including mental health issues and AOD use. The ideal candidate will have experience working with clients who present with complex and co-occurring needs. To be successful, applicants must be confident in making autonomous decisions and be able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment to achieve the best patient outcomes.

Homeless Healthcare seeks and welcomes diversity and a breadth of experience and backgrounds in our teams. People with lived experience in homelessness, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and people who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply. Pay will be in accordance with the Nurses Award 2020.

The successful candidate will require a registered nurse with current unrestricted AHPRA registration. At least 3 years post registration experience. Passion for working with marginalised communities.

Experience in primary, community, or ED nursing. Spirometry, wound care, ECG, and phlebotomy experience. Experience working with people living with mental illness. Knowledge of services and community resources relevant to the homelessness, AOD, and mental health sectors. Well-developed time and self-management skills; ability to work with limited supervision. Ability to build and maintain effective multidisciplinary working relationships. The successful candidate must possess a National Police Clearance that was obtained within 3 months or be willing to obtain. Current CPR certification.

Desirable: Current immunisation certificate (or working towards).

In your application, please ensure that you submit your resume. Submit your cover letter briefly addressing how your skills and experience fit the role. Include which role you are looking to fill (full-time, part-time, casual).

Closing date extended: Wednesday 1st January 2024. Shortlisting will commence straightaway, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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Any questions about the role can be addressed to sarah.hithersay@hhc.org.au