At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide holistic care to young people in a dynamic healthcare environment.
- Company: Join cohealth, a leader in inclusive health services and community partnership.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary packaging, parental leave, and discounted fitness memberships.
- Other info: Flexible shifts and opportunities for professional growth in a vibrant workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while working with a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Must be a Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration and a passion for inclusivity.
The predicted salary is between 15900 - 15900 $ per year.
Why cohealth?
cohealth leads the way in reducing health and social inequity in partnership with people and the communities in which they live.
Named Premier's Health Service of the Year (Primary) and the Supporting LGBTIQ+ Health Service at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards, cohealth's 1000 staff demonstrate courage, leadership, innovation, and agility in their commitment to providing inclusive and culturally safe health services that protect the human rights of all people of all gender identities, sexualities, ages, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, faiths, and abilities.
Our inclusive workplace culture enables staff to bring their whole selves to work, where uniqueness is valued, and people experience a feeling of belonging.
Our aim is for everyone to thrive in their role.
About The Role cohealth delivers integrated primary health, mental health, allied health and dental services to young people aged 12-24 at the Parkville Youth Justice Precinct.
Working within a multidisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse provides holistic, culturally responsive care including assessment, treatment, care planning, health education and service coordination in a 24/7 custodial healthcare environment.
This role operates on a rotating roster across day, afternoon and night shifts.
- Your Duties Include
- Undertake triage and screening of clients to ensure appropriate care and document their history.
- Perform physical examinations and provide clinical care as required and directed by GP.
- Administer medication and other treatment plans as ordered by medical staff.
- Educate patients and their families about their treatment plan and how to manage illnesses or injuries.
- What Cohealth Offers
• Exciting Parental leave benefits
- Primary carers receive 14 weeks paid parental leave upon completion of 6 months of continuous service.
- Eligible co-workers continue to receive superannuation on unpaid parental leave.
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 p. a. (mortgage, rent, or credit cards) and an additional $2,650 p. a. (meal, entertainment, and holiday accommodation), plus generous reward programs.
- Novated Leasing available.
- Significantly discounted fitness membership with unlimited access to over 290 facilities for you and your family.
- Counselling services for you and your immediate family through our EAP-Access provider, and mindfulness, resilience, and wellbeing programs.
- We offer inclusion, equality, and opportunity in a workplace where making a difference counts.
- Our Ideal Candidate
- Current Registered Nurse registration with AHPRA.
- Bachelor of Nursing approved by the Nurses and Midwifery Board Australia, or equivalent paediatric experience.
- Strong belief and personal alignment with cohealth's values and mission.
- Application Process
Use the apply now link to upload your resume/CV, cover letter and contact details.
We will be conducting interviews for this role as applications are received.
If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Suzuka Weaver at Suzuka. Weaver@cohealth. org. au.
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), a Working With Children Check (WWCC), completion of a Pre-Employment Declaration Form, evidence of legal rights to work in Australia, and evidence of vaccination.
Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of immunisation assessment including Influenza within 12 weeks of commencement [B], in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health Mandatory Vaccination Orders and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.
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Registered Nurse in Melbourne employer: cohealth
cohealth is an exceptional employer, recognised for its commitment to reducing health and social inequity while fostering an inclusive workplace culture. With a focus on employee wellbeing, cohealth offers generous parental leave, salary packaging options, and access to extensive fitness facilities, ensuring that staff can thrive both personally and professionally. Working at the Parkville Youth Justice Precinct provides unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people within a supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
