Assessment Officer/Registered Nurse- Pakenham

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Detail information about job Assessment Officer/Registered Nurse- Pakenham. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Full Time Position
• Pakenham Location
• Generous Salary Packaging Options

Assessment Officer/Registered Nurse 
  

• Full Time Position (Dual Position)
• Pakenham Location
• Generous Salary Packaging Options

  
Our Home Nursing and Care Services team is seeking a Registered Nurse to undertake a dual role that includes assessment and home nursing duties. You will have experience working with older people, people with disabilities, and their carers, with the ability to assess their care requirements in the context of their psychosocial and functional needs.
  
To apply for this role it is essential you possess the following:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline e.g. Nursing
• Current AHPRA registration
• Sound clinical and assessment skills;
• Demonstrated experience in working with the frail aged and/or persons with a disability, in areas of care planning and care co-ordination;
• A comprehensive understanding of the physical and emotional issues experienced by the elderly, people with a disability and their carers;
• Strong communication skills, with a commitment to high quality customer service and ability to work with a range of stakeholders;
• Well-developed computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite;
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence together with a reliable and insured vehicle;
• Previous experience within a CHSP/HACC (or other funding) environment desirable and/or familiarity with the community services network and community-based care. 

mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organisation with a reputation for excellence. mecwacare has provided care to the Victorian community for over 58 years, offering residential aged care, home care packages, respite care, in-home support, community housing, community programs, disability and nursing services. We provide optimal choice for people of all ages, irrespective of financial, religious, cultural or lifestyle background. We care for more than 12,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria through a highly-integrated service network operated by more than 1,600 employees and 350 volunteers.

mecwacare offers opportunities for professional development, with an ongoing learning culture and supportive team environment. If you are looking for a caring work environment, are driven to provide high quality care and wish to benefit from our generous salary packaging options, please contact us. All successful applicants will need to undergo a Police Check.
  
Enquiries to Clare Chalmers, Manager- Home Nursing Services on 03 8573 4921