Continence Nurse Consultant at Macedon Ranges Community Health based in Gisborne 

• Great working environment and salary packaging benefits to increase take home pay
• Work at a picturesque location
• Exciting opportunity to work with an innovative team focused on quality client care

What YOU do matters!

Are you looking to do something that matters? At Benetas, you’ll be part of a diverse, engaging and collaborative culture that is guided by our values of respect, responsibility, community and spirit. Join us and make a difference!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Continence Nurse Consultant to join our team located in Gisborne at 3 days per week (Wednesday - Friday), 30 minutes from the CBD with free parking on site. 

A typical day will have you:

• Provide a specialist nursing service for clients with urinary or bowel incontinence who require support and treatment through the continuum of care.
• Maintain documentation; complete client assessments in accordance with policies, procedures and to meet accreditation standards
• Provide the client, family and/or carer with appropriate information and other supportive interventions to increase their knowledge, skill and confidence in managing their continence condition
• Provide colleagues with clear direction and guidance and actively promote positive working relationships

We’re looking for someone with:

• Minimum qualification requirement Registered Nurse (Division 1), with current AHPRA registration
• Post graduate qualification in Continence is essential e.g. Graduate certificate in Nursing (urological and continence) or endorsed as a Nurse Practitioner, applying advanced clinical nursing practice in continence
• Statewide Equipment Program (SWEP) credentialing (red) for prescribing of continence products (personal and household washable items, catheter care and accessories and specialised items)
• A collaborative approach to working with clients, staff, colleagues and other key stakeholders
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to the role, including Accreditation    
• Experience in managing complex client scenarios
• Experience in specialised continence advisory services

Why work with us? 

• $64 - $66 hourly rate
• Permanent, part-time
• Being part of a trusted team within a supportive community
• Proudly being part of a business that values Respect, Responsibility, Community, and Spirit
• Engaging in meaningful work with a strong commitment to customer experience
• Not-for-profit salary packaging for $15,800 per year for general bills and expenses, plus an additional $2,500 for meals and entertainment - offering you more take home pay with less tax!
• A proven history of internal career progression and opportunities for you to move within Benetas so your story with us continues
• Paid training hours to build your skills

Interested in applying:

We are proud to provide an inclusive workplace - with a diverse workforce that reflects the client base .We respect and value differences and encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to apply. Click apply now or call Christina Ritter on 88041170 for a confidential discussion.

Please note we may consider applications on an ongoing basis and therefore encourage you to apply at your earliest opportunity.

The successful candidate will need to undertake a police check / NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, provide proof of immunisation for 2024 flu and proof of valid rights to live and work in Australia. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this stage.

What do we do? We care – in a big way!

We make a difference - We have been caring for older Victorians for over 70 years, providing a safe and supportive services that cater for all.

Benetas is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to actively working with older Victorians, their friends and carers through a range of residential aged care, primary care and in-home services – all across Victoria. By working with our values in mind – Respect, Responsibility, Community, and Spirit, we are able to care for and celebrate every client and resident for being the incredible individual that they are. Not only do we celebrate our residents, but we celebrate each other.

Have a meaningful career with Benetas where the work that you do will really matter. Should you apply? It is a yes from us!