Homeless Healthcare is a dynamic, not for profit organisation providing healthcare to people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. The organisation runs mobile GP clinics in various settings across Perth as well as running nurse led assertive street outreach, collaborative in-reach into RPH hospital and a 20-bed Medical Respite Centre.

The Street Health program is a specialised, assertive outreach program providing primary healthcare to people experiencing homelessness. It's staffed by a multi-disciplinary team that works holistically with street present people who have typically experienced multiple and complex factors such as drug and alcohol use, family and community violence, mental health issues, disadvantage and poverty.

We are currently seeking highly competent, autonomous and compassionate Registered Nurses for upcoming roles, including our growing Street Health team.

About the role

We are looking for dedicated nurses with a passion for working with marginalised communities. You will have a strong understanding of health issues affecting people experiencing homelessness and a trauma informed, client centered attitude.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with clients who present with complex and co-occurring needs. To be successful, applicants must be very confident in making autonomous decisions and be able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment to achieve best patient outcomes.

What's on offer

An out of the box, highly autonomous nursing role perfect for someone looking for adventure.

Highly rewarding role helping some of our most vulnerable population.

Nursing in the outdoors.

Great patient ratios with a role that allows you to spend real time with patients.

Truly client-led care.

No nights or weekends.

The successful candidate will require:

Registered Nurse with current unrestricted AHPRA registration.

At least 2 years post registration experience.

Passion for working with marginalised communities.

Wound care, ECG and phlebotomy experience or willingness to learn.

Experience working with people living with mental illness and/or having experienced trauma.

Knowledge of services and community resources relevant to the homelessness, AOD and mental health sector.

Knowledge of harm minimisation practices and willingness to champion these.

Ability to thrive with limited supervision.

Ability to build and maintain effective multidisciplinary working relationships.

The successful candidate must possess a National Police Clearance that was obtained within 3 months or be willing to obtain.

The successful candidate must possess a WWC or be able to obtain.

Current CPR certification.

Desirable

Current immunisation certificate (or working towards).

Experience in primary, community or ED nursing.

Homeless Healthcare seek and welcome diversity and a breadth of experience and backgrounds in our teams. People with lived experience in homelessness, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply.

To apply

If this sounds like the role for you then click on the apply button on Seek.

In your application, please ensure that you:

Submit your resume

Submit your cover letter briefly addressing how your skills and experience fit the organisation and what availability you have for the role.

Closing date: Saturday May 17th

Shortlisting will commencing immediately, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Pay will be in accordance with the Nurses Award 2020.