ENs/RNs (Community) in Whale Beach, NSW

Job Opportunity: Community Registered Nurse / Enrolled Nurse (Casual)

Location: Whale Beach, NSW – In-home care
Type: Casual / Part-time

Are you passionate about providing high-quality, personalised care outside of a traditional hospital setting? Join our dedicated team and make a real difference by delivering tailored clinical support to an individual in the comfort of their home.

As a Community Registered Nurse / Enrolled Nurse, you'll provide essential clinical support, particularly in diabetes management, blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, and medication assistance, while ensuring the client's safety, dignity, and independence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diabetes Management: Monitor the client's blood glucose levels as prescribed and use appropriate clinical judgement to identify and respond to any concerns or changes in the client's condition.
• Insulin Administration: Check the prescribed insulin dose, follow the appropriate clinical and medication safety procedures, and administer the correct insulin injection as prescribed.
• Medication Assistance: Assist the client with taking prescribed medications from a Webster medication pack, in accordance with the medication chart, care plan, and relevant policies and procedures.
• Client-Centered Care: Build a trusting relationship with the client, ensuring their rights to privacy, independence, and decision-making are respected. Tailor care to meet the client's clinical, emotional, and personal needs.
• Effective Communication: Communicate with the client, their family, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless care. Report and escalate any concerns regarding the client's health or medication management as required.
• High Standards of Clinical Care: Utilise evidence-based practice to deliver high-quality nursing care and ensure all support complies with relevant Australian healthcare standards, legislation, and company policies.
• Continuous Assessment: Regularly assess and monitor the client's condition and communicate any changes to the Clinical Officer/Coordinator or relevant healthcare professional.
• Clinical Judgement and Documentation: Apply appropriate nursing judgement, maintain accurate clinical documentation, and follow the client's care plan and medication orders.
• Ethical Practice: Adhere to legal obligations, AHPRA/NMBA requirements, privacy legislation, medication safety requirements, and professional standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Nursing with current AHPRA registration OR relevant qualification and current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse
• CPR and First Aid certification
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Valid driver's licence with a clean driving history
• Knowledge of safe work practices and a commitment to continuing professional development
• Experience or knowledge in diabetes management, blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, and medication assistance
• Excellent clinical judgement, time management, interpersonal skills, and empathy

Be part of a community-focused organisation that’s driven to create healthier, happier lives. Apply today to become a Community Registered Nurse / Enrolled Nurse and partner with us in delivering compassionate, high-quality clinical care to a client in their own home.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Education:

• Diploma of Nursing or Bachelor Degree in Nursing (Required)

Licence/Certification:

• Current AHPRA registration (Required)
• Full Driver Licence (Required)

Work Location: In person – Sylvania, NSW

Pay: $45.00 – $55.00 per hour

Work Location: In person