Community Registered Nurse

Benefits

• Travel reimbursement available
• Mackay 4740
• Permanent positions available
• Part-time and full-time available
• Morning and afternoon shift times available
• Generous rate per hour + super + salary packaging

About the company
Work for well-known Australian community service organisation. Our client looks to provide community care treatments to their community ensuring the high quality of life for their clients.
 
About the opportunity
Be responsible and provide superior nursing care and support to the aged care community with a goal of assisting the residents to maintain their independence and remain within their home in the community.
 
Duties

• Promote a consultative and collaborative approach to client care planning including participation by the client and/or the client’s representative
• Ensure client care is assessed, planned and implemented, and progress is evaluated in accordance with the model of care and takes into consideration each client’s physical, social, emotional, spiritual and clinical needs
• Develop, implement, monitor and review care plans to meet clients health care needs and to promote quality of life
• Ensure reported changes or concerns in client conditions are acted upon appropriately
• Provide nursing care within the scope of clinical practice
• Monitor and delegate personal care given by other staff in accordance with scope of practice
• Assist in research relevant to clinical matters
• Assist the Service Manager to ensure that the service meets all accreditation standards

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Nursing
• Unrestricted APRHA Registration
• Open Australian Drivers Licence
• Access to road worthy vehicle suitable for the transportation of frail and aged clients
• Proof of comprehensive care insurance
• 2 years proven Registered Nurse aged care experience, preferably community based experience
• Solid understanding of the Aged Care Standards
• High degree of empathy and understanding
• Willingness to go above and beyond
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

How to Apply
Click apply or contact Kate Toohill, Recruitment Consultant on 02 8877 8735/0488 808 685 for a confidential discussion.
 
About us
Healthcare Professionals Group recruit all positions, at all levels, into aged care, biotechnology, medical devices, pharmaceutical and scientific companies. For more pharmaceutical, medical or healthcare related job opportunities visit www.hpgconnect.com