Refugee Health Nurse

About the Refugee Health Nurse role

Are you ready to make a real difference? This is a unique opportunity to have a significant impact on the lives of individuals and families navigating the complexities of resettlement. As a Refugee Health Nurse, you’ll provide direct patient care, advocate for access to services, and collaborate cross-culturally to address health disparities and promote wellness. Every day, you’ll be part of a dynamic team, constantly learning and adapting to meet the evolving needs of refugee populations, making your work both deeply meaningful and incredibly rewarding.

Reporting to the Clinical Nurse Coordinator, this is a full-time, ongoing role (1.0 FTE).

Your Passion and Commitment will see you:

• Conduct initial health and social needs assessments, care planning, and case conferencing for new arrivals, following the YourCH practice model and guidelines
• Coordinate client healthcare by liaising with services, schools, and a range of providers (GPs, dental, nutritionists, school nurses, trauma counselling, hospitals, etc.), including facilitating access to interpreters and transportation support
• Involve clients and carers in decision-making and collaborate to negotiate agreed care plans
• Work closely with local settlement services to quickly address the needs of newly arrived individuals
• Promote social connection and integration by referring clients to support and orientation programs

To succeed in this role you will have:

• AHPRA Division 1 Registered Nurse, with full and unrestricted registration
• Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in primary health care settings or as a Refugee Health Nurse
• A strong understanding of trauma-informed care and cultural safety
• Demonstrated understanding and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds, traumatic experiences, and unique health challenges
• Lived experience and ability to speak a relevant community language (desirable)

YourCH Culture & Benefits

YourCH has fostered an organisation-wide supportive and diverse team that allows staff to bring their whole self to work, both personally and professionally. You'll join a team focused on reflecting the diverse communities we serve and we will work with you to ensure a safe, affirming workplace by addressing any barriers you may experience to full participation. We offer:

• True flexibility in a supportive work environment to be yourself and balance your personal and professional responsibilities.
• Opportunities for development and training to grow your skills and career.
• Access to internal inclusion Networks like our LGBTIQA+ Rainbow Pride Network (and more starting soon).
• Eligibility for not-for-profit Salary Packaging Options including $15,900 annually and $2,650 Meal and Entertainment allowance per FBT year.
• Being an environmentally conscious employer part of the Global Green and Healthy Hospitals network.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

Your Community Health is an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer who supports inclusiveness and diversity. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining people from a diverse background, including but not limited to, those identifying as LGBTIQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people from cultural and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and people with a disability.

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