Enrolled Nurse / Assistant in Nursing in Whale Beach, NSW

About the Role:

We are seeking a caring, reliable, and professional Enrolled Nurse (EN) or Assistant in Nursing (AIN) to provide personalised care to a client in their own home in Whale Beach. The role involves personal care, clinical support, diabetes management, medication assistance, and monitoring the client's wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:
Diabetes Management: Monitor the client's BGL as required and report any abnormal results or changes in their condition to the appropriate healthcare professional.

Insulin Administration: For ENs, safely administer insulin as prescribed, following the medication chart, care plan, and relevant medication safety procedures.

Medication Assistance: Assist the client with prescribed medications from a Webster medication pack, in accordance with the care plan, medication chart, and relevant procedures.

Personal Care: Provide respectful assistance with personal care and daily living activities while maintaining the client's dignity, privacy, comfort, and independence.

Clinical Monitoring: Monitor the client's general wellbeing and relevant observations, including oedema, and promptly report any changes or concerns.

Client-Centred Care: Build a positive and trusting relationship with the client while respecting their choices, routines, preferences, and individual needs.

Communication & Escalation: Communicate effectively with the client, family, and relevant healthcare professionals, escalating health or medication concerns when required.

Documentation & Care Plans: Maintain accurate care records and follow the client's individual care plan, clinical instructions, medication orders, and organisational procedures.

Professional Practice: Work within your scope of practice, follow workplace health and safety requirements, maintain confidentiality, and comply with relevant policies and professional standards.

About You:

We are looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate, reliable, and respectful
• Confident providing one-to-one care in a home environment
• Experienced or knowledgeable in personal care and community-based support
• Familiar with diabetes management, BGL monitoring, and medication assistance
• Able to recognise changes in a client's condition and escalate concerns appropriately
• A strong communicator with good time management and documentation skills
• Committed to providing safe, person-centred care

Essential Requirements For Enrolled Nurses

• Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse
• Diploma of Nursing
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Full and valid Australian driver's licence
• Relevant experience with diabetes management and medication assistance

For AINs

• Relevant AIN qualification or demonstrated experience in personal care/community support
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Full and valid Australian driver's licence
• Ability to work within the role's scope of practice and follow clinical direction

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to provide meaningful one-to-one care in a client's home, supporting their health, comfort, independence, and quality of life in a respectful and person-centred environment.

Apply now with your current resume and details of your relevant experience and availability.

Pay: $35.00 – $45.00 per hour

Work Location: In person