Casual Registered Nurse - Neurological Specialist Services

Job Description

Registered Nurse (Grade 3 and 4) Division: Neurological Specialist Services Location: Burwood East Type: Casual Job reference: 494680 Hourly rate: $48.74 an hour + Superannuation + attractive salary packaging options About The Role The Neurological Support Service (NSS) offers permanent residential accommodation to people who require neurological support but who are able to engage or direct how their supports are delivered. The clients of our services enjoy an active, fun and engaging lifestyle that is supported by like-minded individuals. Yooralla recently extended our capabilities by assuming responsibility for Neurological Support Services (NSS) in Eastern Melbourne, which includes four Supported Independent Living (SIL) houses that provide 24-hour support to people with complex neurological disabilities such as Huntington’s disease and Multiple Sclerosis. Like Yooralla’s Ventilator Assisted Support Service (VASS), the neurological service has 24/7 nursing on-site to support residents’ medical needs. The service also has a dedicated lifestyle and recreation support worker that is responsible for ensuring residents participate in enjoyable and meaningful activities at home and in the community. NSS currently has vacancies for Casual Grade 3 and 4 Registered Nurses. The role requires you to work night shifts. About You To be successful in this role, you will need: Bachelor of Nursing or recognized equivalent Minimum 2 years post graduate RN experience Strong leadership and clinical assessment skills Current Division 1 Nursing Registration Certificate Current ALS or BLS Certification Extensive post-graduate clinical nursing experience Experience with tracheostomy and enteral feeding is preferred but not mandatory International Police Check (if required) Current NDIS worker screening check Working with Yooralla We employ individuals dedicated to providing quality, sustainable and flexible services, that uphold human rights and create opportunities, empowering individuals to live the life they choose. Yooralla has a long history of working to build a world where people with disability are equal citizens. We offer Extensive training in respiratory health including training in managing sub-acute ventilated residents. Free parking. Home environment in a lovely garden setting. Attractive Salary Packaging Benefit through SmartSalary ($15,900). Supportive team environment. Reimbursement of the NDIS Worker Screening Check fee. Flexible with shifts. Support by a Nurse Educator. Ongoing work opportunities - up to full time hours available. For further information please contact Vacancy contact To hear more about this role or working at Yooralla, please contact More Information About Working With Yooralla At Yooralla, you’ll work at Victoria’s most established and recognised for purpose disability service provider with more than 100 years of experience offering high quality support services to people with disability. We work in partnership with adults and children, their families and carers to enable them to live the lives they choose. We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies. We strongly encourage people with disability, LGBTQIA+ and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands People to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr