Bundoora Extended Care Centre 
Geriatric Evaluation & Management Unit 

With Australia’s ageing population Aged Care nurses are in great demand. Our Geriatric Evaluation & Management Unit offers you the opportunity to gain experience in the rapidly expanding specialty of aged care. Within the GEM unit, you will work closely with other health professionals in a multidisciplinary team providing a high quality service for people experiencing complex health care needs. In addition to having a thorough understanding of the patient’s medical conditions, management and the patient’s abilities and personal resources, you will also liaise closely with community nurses and other health care providers to develop an effective plan of care at home.

Working within this environment offers unique learning opportunities, such as the chance to: develop assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation skills in relation to older people work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team actively participate in case conferences and family meetings.

Where can Aged Care nursing take me?

Aged Care nurses hold many different roles at various levels. These range from health promotion and family education in the community to aged care facilities and nursing homes.

Aged Care nurses work in a range of settings, including community, residential care, research, education and a variety of management positions.