At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert continence care and empower clients in their home environment.
- Company: Join Bendigo Health, a leader in regional healthcare with a proud history.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working arrangements, career development, and health programs.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to excellent care for every person.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of clients while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse with a passion for community care.
The predicted salary is between 61 - 64 $ per hour.
An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service.
Ongoing professional development, training and learning opportunities.
Excellent clinical exposure across a range of specialties.
The Position:
- Job Reference: 4802
- Classification: ZF4- ZJ4
- Salary per hour (exc. super): $61.59 - $64.83
- Hours per fortnight: 16
- Employment Status: Fixed Term Part Time (until 25/06/2027)
Community Nursing Services provide nursing services to people in their homes within the community of Bendigo. Nursing care involves a range of activities such as medication administration, diabetic care, wound management, Stomal therapy and catheter care. Registered Nurses (Division 1) and Enrolled Nurses work together as part of the District Nursing workforce.
As a key member of the Community Nursing Services team, the Continence Consultant plays a crucial role in ensuring our clients receive assessment and advice for continence care at home. In addition to providing direct care, you will also empower clients with their carers to develop goals and be actively involved in their care. The role involves local home visits to older people and those with a disability. Continence education and health promotion for professionals and the general public are also key responsibilities within the consultant position.
Working with Bendigo Health:
Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture. Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community. Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.
Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.
We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including:
- Staff health and wellbeing programs
- Career development and education opportunities
- Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program
If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the onboarding process.
Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
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Regional Continence Consultant – Bendigo employer: Bendigo Health
Bendigo Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With generous relocation support, a sign-on incentive, and pathways to permanent residency, we empower our staff to thrive in their careers while enjoying the vibrant lifestyle that Bendigo has to offer. Our commitment to diversity, flexible working arrangements, and comprehensive health programs ensures that every team member can contribute to our vision of Excellent Care, Every Person, Every Time.
