Autonomous Community Nurse - Aged Care & Home Health

Woden Community Service; Australian Capital Territory; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Northside Community Service in the ACT region is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join the Aged & Community Care team and deliver holistic clinical care in home and community settings, helping older people maintain independence.

You will collaborate with clients, families, GPs, and care teams to achieve positive health outcomes through assessments, care plans, wound care, medication management and chronic disease management.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted AHPRA Registered Nurse registration.
• Experience in aged care, community nursing, home care or related healthcare settings.
• Strong assessment, clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Commitment to person-centred care, client advocacy and cultural safety.
• Knowledge of aged care legislation, quality standards and community care models.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence and access to reliable transport.
• Ability to obtain a National Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical and risk assessments.
• Develop, implement and review individualised care plans.
• Deliver evidence-based nursing care, including wound care, medication management and chronic disease management.
• Coordinate services and liaise with healthcare providers and community stakeholders.
• Support and educate clients, families and carers to improve health outcomes and self-management.
• Provide clinical guidance and support to care workers and care partners.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Aged care experience

Clinical assessment

Wound care

Medication management

Chronic disease management

Communication skills

Cultural safety

CPR certification

Driver's licence

Police check

Job description

Northside Community Service in the ACT region is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join the Aged & Community Care team and deliver holistic clinical care in home and community settings, helping older people maintain independence.

You will collaborate with clients, families, GPs, and care teams to achieve positive health outcomes through assessments, care plans, wound care, medication management and chronic disease management.