A Registered Nurse who understands the importance of establishing a therapeutic relationship with clients to support them in achieving their best possible goals and outcomes. As a Nurse, one is expected to demonstrate the core nursing values of person-centred care, trust and respect in every interaction with clients, their representatives and fellow care givers/colleagues. Sponsorship available for the right applicants.

Duties of a Registered Nurse at Billa Community Group would include:

Working 5-15 hours a Month, and it may increase in the future.

Supporting clients during the pre-admission phase through history taking, screening, and conducting risk assessments.

Assessing the health care needs of clients, developing evidence-based care plans, implementing, and evaluating these, in partnership with the client and other allied health professionals

Routine evaluation of the effectiveness of implemented care strategies, aiming at supporting clients to achieve their care goals.

Provide ongoing clinical screening, care assessment reviews, referrals and report writing.

Contribute to the development of task schedules for support workers to ensure client goals are met.

Provision of clinical interventions, treatments, and therapies in line with assessed client’s needs. These include and not limited to the provision of wound care, enteral nutrition care, catheter management, diabetes management, supporting clients through palliative care, medication management, complex bowel management etc.

Act as a resource person by developing, implementing, and evaluating teaching plans for clients and support workers.

Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with allied health professionals and all disciplines.

Maintain an understanding of individual responsibility for patient safety, quality & risk and contribute to organisational quality and safety initiatives.

Follow organisational safety, quality & risk policies and guidelines.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor of Nursing Degree

First Aid certificate with annual CPR recertification

Desirable to have Degree or higher in Health Science, Applied Science (Nursing) or relevant fields such as Mental Health, Palliative Care, Dementia Care, Community Nursing

Sound knowledge of the NDIS processes and operations

Personal Qualities

Solution-focused style and approach with competent self-management skills

Excellent customer service skills

Commitment to professional development for self and others

High attention to detail, with proficiency using computer applications and exemplary written documentation skills.

Additional Requirements

IT proficiency

Current valid Drivers License