In response to continuing rapid growth, Wattletree Health Group is urgently hiring experienced home care division 1 registered nurses in Melbourne’s Southern Suburbs passionate about delivering comprehensive and exceptional nursing services in the home environment.
ABOUT WATTLETREE HEALTH GROUP
Wattletree Health Group is a nurse owned and driven provider of nursing services in the home care space.
We have an amazing team and even more amazing clients. It’s a privilege to do the work we do, and this role will be perfect for someone ready to leverage their current nursing skills and client-focused approach on our mission to continued growth and thriving reputation in this space. This is nursing care at its best.
Our model of care is a preventative approach. Our goal is to minimise hospitalisation visits for issues that can be addressed and resolved in the home care space, given the right expertise and management. We aim to minimise risk and harm to the client, aligned with informed decisions and best outcomes.
The ‘Wattletree Way’ is a comprehensive, holistic approach to expert nursing care that allows our team to journey with our clients, with the inherent understanding that human function across the ages is never ‘set and forget’ or static, that we adapt our care to the client’s needs and show up for them when and how they need us to. We deep dive into the possibilities of reversible causes and commit to supporting them via face-to-face visits and telehealth contact. We exercise our full scope of nursing practice to collaborate with other clinicians and physicians to achieve the best outcomes possible.
Our nurses want us to tell you:
“It’s the nursing you were trained for, in the perfect environment, to challenge you, problem solve and action and implement all that you know. We don’t punch in and punch out; we are making a massive difference by bridging that gap of thorough care every day,“CF, Wattletree RN team member since October 2022.
Home & Community Nursing is the NOW and the future of our health care. Nursing in the community is changing…we are here to educate, innovate and demonstrate to the community that nursing is not the task driven service they are settling for. Our team is that difference…shining our torch on our clients with the Wattletree Way of service they are deserving of.
ABOUT THE ROLE
On the road in your own car, mobile nursing service delivery to home & community care clients across Melbourne’s metropolitan area. You will see clients for assessments, wound care, clinical reviews, continence and catheter care, palliative and end of life care, dementia support, NDIS complex care management, client and carer education, immunisations, and more…the list really is endless.
Depth and breadth of experience is a must, coupled with a deeply passionate, respectful, and caring holistic approach to the Home Nursing Service environment. Previous critical care, emergency nursing or and/or community nursing experience highly regarded.
Your experience will take you into the homes of client’s with highly complex issues, that you identify and outline in documentation, problem-solve and implement strategies or action at the visit. The role is not purely prescriptive and then followed, our team is determining the plan of care at each visit.
Your high-level comprehensive assessment and critical thinking skills, digital, written, and verbal communication skills, adaptability, along with willingness to respond to client needs will be at the top of your abilities. Possessing the emotional intelligence and situational awareness to read the room and respond accordingly coupled with well consolidated clinical skills to identify any need for escalation and client management. Understanding the diverse spectrum of health literacy to build rapport and adapt care delivery to achieve goals of care.
Your thirst to learn with an openness, passion for quality-of-life outcomes, collaboration, innovation, with a sprinkle of good humour and good spirit will be highly regarded in a candidate.
Willingness to adopt AI proficiency and digital innovation with emerging capabilities as the company evolves processes now and in the future.
Proficiency with clinical documentation, NDIS report writing highly regarded, and organisational skills are key
ADVANCED CLINICAL SCOPE IN THE HOME
You will see clients for assessments, wound care, clinical reviews, continence and catheter care, palliative and end of life care, dementia support, NDIS complex care management, client and carer education, immunisations, and more…the list really is endless.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Chronic wound care, including complex and non-healing wounds
- Male and female catheter care (IDC and SPC)
- Continence assessments and management planning
- Chronic disease monitoring and clinical oversight within the home environment
- Palliative and end of life care, supporting clients and families with dignity and compassion
EXPERIENCE & CLINICAL EXCELLENCE EXPECTED
This role is designed for highly experienced Registered Nurses with no less than 10 years current clinical experience.
At Wattletree Health Group, we are at the forefront of preventative care models and evidence-based practice, delivering care in the home environment where your full scope of nursing practice is not only supported, but expected.
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Advanced critical thinking and clinical reasoning
- Confident autonomous decision making in dynamic environments
- Strong problem solving across complex client presentations
- Exemplary clinical documentation, handover notes, and escalation practices
- Ability to take quick, responsive, and appropriate clinical action
- Exceptional rapport building, communication, and client advocacy
HOURS
You will be casually employed, and have availability over minimum 3 days per week, with flexible working hours to suit you. There is also opportunity to attend emergency call outs on weekends and after hours.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR WATTLETREE HEALTH GROUP
- On the road solo with clinical support as you work
- Flexible working hours – family friendly
- Uniform with logo tax deductible
- Weekly pay with great hourly rates
- Paid buddy shift with a team member to orientate you with confidence
- Training and development opportunities
- Team culture and out of work gatherings
- Job satisfaction to deliver the standard of nursing care you have always desired without the pressures; the reason why you signed up to become a nurse!
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE KEY CRITERIA
- You will be based in Melbourne’s suburbs, and if you choose, you will have the opportunity to work across wider Melbourne, as far and wide as you wish to travel!
- You will have a recent model smart phone, printer/scanner, laptop/desktop computer
- Software and App literacy
- Comprehensively Insured car and current unrestricted valid driver’s licence
- Excellent ability to deliver client and carer education face to face
- All the minimum requirements as a qualified and currently practicing Registered Nurse for this sector, including but not limited to:
- AHPRA,
- WWCC(Vic),
- National Criminal History Check/Police Check showing no disclosable court outcomes or convictions, and no greater than 3 years since the date of issue
- Accredited BLS,
- Accredited First Aid,
- Accredited Anaphylaxis (for nurse immunisers)
- Accredited Manual Handling,
- Covid training,
- Vaccinations as mandated for this sector,
- NDIS worker orientation,
- NDIS worker screening check
- Demonstrated reliability and flexibility as a positive team member, with an exceptional and down-to-earth manner with clients, with proficient language and communication skills.
- Occasional visits to the WHG office in Diamond Creek may be required
- No less than 10 years current experience as RN
- Available to work across minimum 3 days per week (weekday) with willingness for occasional after hours or weekends
- You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. Agencies or Students need not apply.
If you are looking for a more flexible and satisfying nursing role and want to join a team where you get to contribute your valued & unique talents, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you. You can respond to short day time stints, weekends, and emergency call outs as it suits. No rosters, you decide.
Above Award Casual Rates starting from $64 per hour.
Next steps:
Email your EOI to [email protected] MUST include a cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this unique role at WHG, and current resume.
Once received, reviewed and accepted to the next stage, we will contact you to complete further pre-interview consideration criteria, before face-to-face interview with senior clinical team.
Any questions, please email us (as above) or contact the office on 03 9140 0944.
*IMPORTANT NOTE* – we are NOT a Workforce/Labour Hire Agency. Applications from agencies, non-permanent residents, students, or those that do not meet the KEY CRITERIA will not be considered.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $64.00 – $128.00 per hour
Work Days:
- Monday to Friday
- Public holidays (as needed)
- Weekend availability
Work location: Commencing from your home to client location, on the road, across Greater Melbourne Metro
