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Community Health NurseBetter Health Network • Melbourne, AU
Community Health Nurse

Community Health Nurse

Better Health Network • Melbourne, AU
5 days ago
Job description

Community Health Nurse – Homecare Services

Make a real difference in your community.

Better Health Network (BHN) is seeking a passionate and experienced Community Health Nurse to join our Homecare Services team. In this rewarding role, you'll provide person-centred nursing care to people living in the community, helping them maintain their independence, wellbeing and quality of life.

As a not-for-profit organisation, Better Health Network supports people and families at different stages of life and works with communities to strengthen health and wellbeing. We believe that better health and wellbeing is built around community.

About The Role

As a Community Health Nurse, you'll work with adults who have a range of health and wellbeing needs across community-based programs including Support at Home, Post Acute Care and other community services. You'll provide clinical nursing care, care coordination and health education in clients' homes and other community settings.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

  • Conducting comprehensive nursing assessments and developing person-centred care plans.
  • Delivering clinical care including wound management, medication support, continence care and chronic disease management.
  • Coordinating services and navigating referral pathways to ensure clients receive integrated care.
  • Managing a caseload and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
  • Working collaboratively with clients, carers, allied health professionals, hospitals, GPs and other community service providers.
  • Supporting quality improvement initiatives and delivering high-quality, person-centred outcomes.

About You

You'll be an experienced Registered Nurse who enjoys working autonomously while building strong relationships with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

To Be Successful, You'll Bring

  • Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
  • At least three years' post-graduate nursing experience, ideally within community, outreach or Hospital in the Home settings.
  • Experience providing clinical nursing care in community-based environments.
  • Strong assessment, care planning and risk management skills.
  • Knowledge of aged care, community health services and referral pathways.
  • Excellent communication, care coordination and teamwork skills.
  • A current Victorian Driver Licence.

Desirable

  • Post Acute Care experience.
  • Wound management competency.

Why join BHN?

At BHN, you'll join a values-driven organisation that genuinely cares about its people and the communities it serves. We offer:

  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
  • Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
  • Professional development and learning opportunities
  • A collaborative and supportive team culture
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day

Location

This role is primarily based at the Victorian Pride Centre, St Kilda, with travel required across community settings and other BHN locations as needed.

Applications close: 5pm Friday 2 nd October 2026. Applications will be assessed as received, so early applications are encouraged.

For enquiries about the role, please reach out to Christina Ritter, Team Leader Homecare Services at critter@bhn.org.au

We value Accountability, Collaboration, Respect and Courage, and we strive to create an inclusive environment that welcomes people from all backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Pre-employment checks include reference checks, National Police Check, Working with Children Check and evidence of the right to work in Australia.

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