At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate healthcare to asylum seekers and refugees in a supportive team environment.
- Company: Cabrini Outreach, dedicated to social justice and equitable healthcare.
- Benefits: Work-life balance, professional development, salary packaging, and travel benefits.
- Other info: Join a passionate team committed to improving health equity and access.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in vulnerable communities while advancing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with experience in primary healthcare and strong cross-cultural communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
Permanent position (0.8 or 1.0 EFT) at the Asylum Seeker and Refugee Health Hub, Northcote.
Cabrini Outreach is committed to advancing social justice, addressing inequality and improving access to healthcare for people seeking asylum and those experiencing disadvantage in Australia and overseas. The Cabrini Asylum Seeker and Refugee Health Hub provides free, compassionate primary healthcare and mental health support to people seeking asylum who are ineligible for Medicare or have no income.
Our approach recognises the social and psychological factors that influence health and wellbeing. Through recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care, we work to understand and respond to the unique needs of individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.
Are you a passionate Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people seeking asylum and refugees? We are seeking an experienced Refugee Health Nurse / Practice Nurse (RN Grade 3) to join our dedicated team. Working alongside a collaborative team of nurses, general practitioners and other healthcare professionals, you will provide comprehensive primary healthcare to clients with diverse and often complex health needs.
This is a nurse-led role that combines acute clinical care, chronic disease management, immunisation, health education and complex care coordination. You will use your clinical judgement, culturally responsive assessment skills and cross-cultural communication abilities to help clients navigate healthcare and access the support they need.
You are an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse who is passionate about human rights, health equity and improving access to healthcare for vulnerable communities. You enjoy working autonomously while recognising the importance of collaboration, consultation and multidisciplinary care. You are culturally responsive, adaptable and committed to understanding the unique experiences and needs of people seeking asylum and refugees.
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
- A minimum of two years' hospital experience across relevant clinical areas, with Emergency nursing experience highly regarded.
- At least three years' clinical experience in primary healthcare, community nursing (such as refugee health, Aboriginal health, alcohol and other drug services or homelessness services) or international health.
- Experience in triage, clinical assessment, care planning, health education and complex care coordination.
- Strong cross-cultural communication skills and experience working with professional interpreters.
- The ability to work autonomously, exercise sound clinical judgement and seek advice when appropriate.
- Nurse Immuniser qualification, highly desirable, or a willingness to undertake the required training.
- Previous experience working with people seeking asylum and refugees, highly desirable.
What we offer:
- Work-life balance: Monday to Friday roster.
- Meaningful work: Make a genuine difference to the health and wellbeing of people seeking asylum and refugees.
- Professional development: Access generous learning opportunities, clinical supervision and ongoing support.
- Supportive team: Work alongside a dedicated, multidisciplinary team committed to equitable healthcare.
- Salary packaging: Up to $15,900 tax-free per year, plus a $2,650 meal and entertainment card benefit.
- Travel benefits: Access to discounted Myki Commuter fares.
Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.
Cabrini is a Catholic charitable organisation inspired by the spirit and vision of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini and the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. We are a community of care, reaching out with compassion, integrity, courage and respect to all we serve.
Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Refugee Health Nurse in Melbourne employer: Cabrini Health Limited
Cabrini Health Limited offers a supportive and mission-driven work environment focused on patient experience and quality care. Employees have access to professional growth opportunities, including specialty training and leadership pathways, within state-of-the-art facilities. The organization is committed to community service and social justice, providing a fulfilling career for those passionate about making a difference in healthcare.
