Nurse Next Door Penrith is on the lookout for a dynamic & energetic Aged Care & Disability Nurse Care Ambassador to inspire and mentor our passionate care team in a Permanent Part-time or Casual role. (multiple positions are open)

Operating in a home care environment, you will be responsible for mentoring and coaching our caregivers, delivering thoughtful nursing care to our aged care and disability clients.

This role is located in our Penrith office, but will involve some home visits and even occasional work-from-home admin responsibilities.

Purpose: Making Lives Better

As a member of the Nurse Next Door - Penrith team, working collaboratively, within the team, in promoting positive ageing for Australia’s older people and possibilities for people affected by disability, by helping them stay in their homes for as long as they choose.

The passion for Making Lives Better includes:

Always put clients first

Are warm and caring

Think of creative solutions and always find a better way

Follow through with commitments and build great relationships.

Go above and beyond (even when no one is looking!)

Position Summary:

As a Care Ambassador, you are responsible for initiating Happier Ageing experiences for Clients and Caregivers, as well as supporting the daily operations of the business. In every Client care situation, you seek innovative solutions. You can support delegated care management from the first visit to the end of service.

You will provide specialist clinical care support, focusing on improving outcomes through illness prevention, early detection, and management of preventable chronic conditions within the context of Nurse Next Door.

You will oversee client health checks, implement client care plans, lead and coordinate client specialist consultations, and provide supportive education to staff.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in the role of Care Ambassador, you will be able to demonstrate:

Have highly developed clinical knowledge and skills in a relevant area of nursing relating to this position, supporting well-developed clinical decision-making and problem-solving to achieve best practice healthcare outcomes.

Demonstrate and promote a learning environment through clinical support, instruction, and feedback, including mentoring all levels of less experienced nursing and caregivers across the team.

Demonstrated ability to meet key accountabilities

Examples of well-developed interpersonal skills and effective working relationships

Demonstrated flexibility and ability to prioritise workloads

Active commitment to ensuring safe, quality care for all clients and their families

Have well-developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities that influence health care provision for clients and families.

Key Accountabilities:

Client-Centred care and relationship building

Leadership and time management

Business Development and Community Engagement

Operational and Administrative Excellence

Quality Assurance and Risk Management

Availability and Flexibility

Qualifications and Experience:

Registered Nurse (Division 1), General nursing registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Postgraduate qualification in a specific nursing field, twelve months’ experience working in a clinical area of the particular postgraduate qualification OR

Minimum 4 years’ post-basic registration experience, including 3 years’ experience within the relevant area of specialty

Why you'll love working with us

Our people promise! We want to be the next step in your career and provide opportunities for career growth and progression.

An award-winning culture recognised for being disruptive and innovative within the healthcare space

We care and appreciate the fact that you do to

We'll guide you, from beginner to expert - while also allowing you to thrive on your own two feet

We celebrate and recognise every achievement, no matter how big or small

You'll build lasting relationships with everyone you meet, from clients to carers