COMMUNITY REGISTERED NURSE

About the role

We are looking for a casual experienced Registered Nurse wanting to take an active role in providing exceptional care to enable individuals with significant and complex disabilities to reach and exceed their potential within the community providing both Tracheostomy care (shifts are AM/PM.NS) and attending clinical community clients (1 to 2 hours in length each)

We provide services across an array of environments from the community to NDIS individual and shared accommodation.

You will need to be a strong team player and work well autonomously with all individuals (co-workers and participants) in a mutually respectful way while guiding a team of support workers on shift.

We focus on consistency of shifts and services in order to deliver quality person-centered care. Experience in providing direct care to persons with complex needs such as manual handling, medication administration, bowel care and wound care are essential for this role.

The role does require using your own transport, for which you are reimbursed for kilometers travelled between clients.

Confidence in caring for tracheostomy is preferable and on the job training is provided, as this role does have the potential to assist with shorter tracheotomy nurse community shifts.

Paid training and buddy shifts to commence prior to being rostered with clients.

Benefits and perks

You will have the opportunity to work for a growing organisation that believes in and values a person-centered approach to providing services in the community.

You will have the chance to make an impactful difference in our clients' lives.

Pay is based on the Nurses Award with appropriate penalties + super

Above award wages

Full staff support & regular follow ups

Flexibility in working hours to suit work-life balance needs

The opportunity to change people's lives

Staff training and mentoring

Variety and opportunity on a daily basis

We aim to deliver the highest possible quality care and are looking for people who want to be part of a company that strives for service excellence.

Skills and experience

Key Responsibilities:

Work to create a pleasant home and community environment for the clients/participants

Maximise independence and confidence through enabling clients to access the community

Implement routines and structures through positive role modelling

Providing support to participants with personal care, living skills, transport, social activities, medication and other support as required

Assisting with participant complex care needs including airway management, Tracheostomy care, PEG, bowel care, behaviour and triggers, pressure area care etc.

Wound Care and Assessment

Keeping records and care plans up to date on a daily basis

Work within a multi-disciplinary team and collaborate with team members, team leader and management

Build effective relationships with participants, their families and informal supports

Essential Criteria:

Available to commence Training and 3x Buddy shifts ASAP

Bachelor of Nursing (Minimum)

Registered with AHPRA with no restrictions

Tracheostomy Experience or willing to complete training once employed.

Ventilation Experience or wiling to complete training once employed.

National Police Check (dated within the past year)

NDIS Orientation Worker Module

Valid Working with Vulnerable People's Check - must have NDIS activities ticked

Valid First Aid (3yrs) and CPR Certificate (yearly)

Good written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to liaise and communicate with team members and families effectively

If this sounds like you, please submit a one-page cover letter describing how you meet the requirements above, together with your resume including the names of two professional referees.

Any necessary training will be provided by our trainer and assessors on commencement of employment.

Please apply via seek.

Interviews will commence ASAP.

We are looking for an immediate start with ability to work festive seasons at some capacity.