Requirement: Immediate Start

Recruiting Enrolled Nurses, Disability Support Workers &/Or Nursing Students - for NDIS Participants.

Want to be part of a team of professionals who take pride in providing the highest levels of participant care. The Queensland Health Academy Group (QHAG) team is supportive, approachable and client-centred and also provides excellent staff training and development opportunities through our Training Academy.

PAY RATE

Enrolled Nurses - $42.54 + penalties + superannuation (inc. cas. loading).

Support Workers / Nursing Students - $41.77 + penalties + superannuation (inc. casual loading).

Same location - give up that agency lifestyle for improved Work/Life Balance!

ABOUT US

QHAG is a progressive client-centred care provider and training service. We are an approved and registered NDIS Provider who is owned & operated by nurses with significant experience across Aged Care, Emergency, Mental Health & Forensics.

We provide care and support to clients with complex health requirements including mental health. Training is delivered by Nurse Educators to individuals & organisations within the community services industry.

The Enrolled Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe and effective nursing care, under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN).

The Support Worker / Nursing Student provides support as per support & care plan alongside an Enrolled Nurse to ensure optimum health outcomes.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (depending on qualifications & participant requirements):

Adhere to positive behaviour support plans & implementing documented strategies to best support positive outcomes for the participant

Contributing to the development, modification& evaluation of care plan

IMI & Sub cut injections, PEG feeding & tracheostomy care, etc

Able to administer insulin using sliding scale

Attend to personal cares, catheter flushes, medication administration, etc

Visiting client homes to provide nursing care

Complete comprehensive progress notes

Supporting ADLs including light domestic, personal care, cooking, etc

Liaise with Case Manager RN & stakeholders

Provide direction and supervision (ENs) to support workers

Attend to medical emergencies & provide first aid as required

Deescalate and provide mental health support and manage & provide a safe & calm environment around escalating behaviours.

BENEFITS

Above award wages

Paid training and qualifications

Clinical supervision and support

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE

Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse with no restrictions (ENs)

Diploma of Nursing or working towards a Diploma/Bachelor of Nursing

Certificate III or equivalent for Support Workers

Work a rotating roster with a willingness to work night duty (if required) including inactive sleepovers

First Aid and CPR certificate (or willingness to acquire)

Worker Screening check (or willingness to acquire)

Proven technological, communication and time management skills

A passion for providing quality care

Driver's license and own vehicle

*May consider new graduates nurses with a carer support background or support worker background.

Online interviews commencing now & ongoing.