Newcastle and Hunter Community Health

Newcastle & Hunter Community Health is seeking a Part-Time Community Registered Nurse.

NHCH is a local, privately owned company, passionate about helping our clients to live the best life they can in their own home. We offer a range of clinical services delivered in a client focused model to our Aged Care and NDIS clients, while also providing service to Private clients.

NHCH recognises the importance of supporting our team is vital to delivering exceptional care to every client which is why you are part of a multidisciplinary team, and we promote professional development and career progression from within.

What we offer:

Part-Time - 3 days per week (Monday to Friday work, no weekends)

Competitive salary and paid kilometers

Monthly and annual employee recognition which is peer, client and manager nominated.

E-learning and face to face education which is relevant to your role.

Regular team meetings and handover.

Supportive management team with clinical experience who want you to succeed.

Collaboration with a Multidisciplinary team.

Employee assistance program (EAP).

Values based culture where we all work together so everyone has a good day.

About the role/Job Description

As a Community Registered Nurse you will;

Work with our team in a hands-on client facing role

Medication assistance, assessment and monitoring

Wound care and Wound Reports, Continence assessments, PEG changing and care, SPC/IDC changing and care

Care planning and report writing

Workplace support of client care team and new team members appropriate to role.

Working within a team of Community RNs & Support Worker’s supporting our clients receive high quality clinical nursing care within their homes.

Essential & Desirable Criteria

The ideal applicant will have;

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Minimum 2 year’s experience as a Registered Nurse.

Ability to maintain high standards of safe clinical care.

Ability to work independently and effectively manage time.

Australian unrestricted Driver's Licence.

Own car.

Criminal record check (or willingness to obtain same)

Working with children check (or willingness to obtain same)

Current first aid certificate.

NDIS worker screen

Smart phone and internet access.

2 Contactable Manager referees

Excellent communication skills

Covid-19 Vaccination to Department of Health requirements for client care.

Feel free to contact our Clinical Care Manager, Maddie, on [email protected] with any questions or enquiries you may have.