Community Registered Nurse

Job Description

Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference to someone’s day and improve their quality of life? Tired of long days in the hospital or clinic?

Join a team where you can help older Australians stay safe, happy and healthy living in their own homes.  A Registered Nurse role at Silverchain can offer you the refreshing change you’ve been looking for.

What’s on offer

• Work independently in the community, with support from your team.
• Wednesday to Friday from 9am-5pm roles, with no weekend work.
• Enhance your clinical skills and support a diverse range of clients in their homes.
• Feel appreciated and valued by your clients.
• Be part of a hardworking, caring team who support each other.
• Competitive salary - with up to $18,550 tax-free salary packaging options.

What we’re looking for

To be considered for this role, you will need the following:

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in nursing.
• 3+ years post-graduate, with broad experience in general/community nursing.
• Current Registration with the AHPRA, with zero notations.
• Genuine interest in working in the community and with the aged population (experience an advantage).
• Compassion and enthusiasm, with a friendly approach.
• Strong experience in wound and catheter care, and chronic disease management.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with families and other clinicians.
• Australian driver's licence.

The role

• Provide services such as complex wound care, catheters (IDC/SPC male and female), stoma and continence management, 3 days per week (Wednesday, Thursday and willing to work Friday), expected to travel from Far - Noarlunga/Hackham and up to the City and Western Suburbs.
• Apply advanced clinical assessment skills for chronic disease management. 
• Administer medications and injections. 
• Perform an optimum standard of nursing care to our clients. 
• Use your exceptional clinical assessment, decision-making and problem-solving skills and abilities to provide an optimum standard of care to our clients. 

Why choose Silverchain

Everyone at Silverchain, from our care teams to leadership, plays a vital role in delivering Best Care. It’s a team effort.  Best Care is care that is safe, personal, connected and effective.

We are proudly one of the few Australian home care providers accredited in both national health and aged care standards. This means the quality of care we provide is expected to meet the same standards as a hospital or residential aged care facility.

As a not for profit organisation, we re-invest our funds into research and developing innovative models of care to set the industry benchmark for the provision of the best care in the home. 

We'll also provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals.

How to apply

To submit your application, click ‘Apply’.

Prior to commencement, every preferred candidate must complete a National Police check, Work Rights check and confirm their COVID-19 vaccination status (although not mandatory it is highly recommended). You will also be required to undertake a functional fitness assessment.

At Silverchain Group, we recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation where individuals can be authentic, are respected and celebrated. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse

• Must hold current AHPRA registration

Additional Information

Essential:

• Minimum 3 years’ clinical experience

• Competent in catheter care (IDC/SPC – male and female)

• Continence management

• Complex wound care

Desirable:

• Experience in stoma care