Care Partner (Registered Nurse)

Woden Community Service; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 142,306,000 - 149,607,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate of $52.29–$54.91 plussuper

Job summary

Northside Community Service in Canberra is seeking a Care Partner (Registered Nurse) to deliver in-home nursing and care coordination under the Support at Home program, helping older people stay safe, connected and independent in their own homes.

You will work within your AHPRA-defined scope of practice, undertake assessments, develop and review care plans, coordinate services, monitor risks and provide clinical guidance to care partners and junior staff, in a supportive, community-based setting.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN registration with AHPRA.
• Extensive post-registration experience in aged care or community health.
• Experience in goal-oriented care coordination and care planning.
• Strong clinical decision-making and risk identification skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care in clients’ homes, including wound care and medication management.
• Conduct assessments, develop and review care plans.
• Coordinate services and onboarding per approved plans.
• Monitor wellbeing and escalate concerns as needed.
• Educate clients and families on treatment plans and self-care.
• Provide clinical guidance to care partners and junior staff.
• Maintain documentation in care management systems.
• Contribute to quality improvement and governance activities.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Communication skills

Person-centred care

Wellness & reablement

Risk identification

Documentation

CPR certification

Microsoft Office

Client management systems

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Client management systems

Job description

Location: Australian Capital Territory (ACT region)

Job Category: Aged Care

Northside Community Service is a leading non-profit organisation dedicated to serving the diverse needs of North Canberra and beyond. We are committed to social justice, diversity, and giving a voice to the marginalised. Our broad array of services includes early childhood education, aged care, youth programs, family support, housing initiatives, community development, outreach, and volunteer opportunities.

Job Description

Position Overview: Care Partner (Registered Nurse)

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Care Partner (Registered Nurse) to join our Aged and Community Care Programs team. This role provides care coordination and clinical nursing support to participants under the Support at Home program, helping older people remain safe, connected and independent in their own homes.

As a Care Partner, you will work within your AHPRA-defined scope of practice to deliver high-quality clinical care, undertake assessments, develop and review care plans, coordinate services, monitor risks, and provide clinical guidance to care partners and care workers.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a Registered Nurse who enjoys community-based practice, person-centred care, and working collaboratively with participants, families, carers and multidisciplinary teams.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you will:

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care in clients’ homes, including wound care, medication management and chronic disease support.
• Conduct clinical and goal-oriented assessments, risk assessments and care planning.
• Coordinate services, referrals and onboarding activities in line with approved care plans and program requirements.
• Monitor participant wellbeing, identify changes in condition or emerging risks, and elevate concerns where required.
• Support participants to understand their services, supports and approved budgets.
• Educate clients and families on treatment plans, self-care strategies and reablement approaches.
• Provide clinical guidance, delegation and supervision to non-clinical care partners, care workers and junior clinical staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation, case notes and records using care management systems.
• Contribute to quality improvement, compliance, incident reporting and clinical governance activities.

Desired Skills and Experience

About you

You will be a confident and values-driven Registered Nurse with strong clinical judgement, excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to supporting older people in the community.

You will bring:

• Current, unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Extensive post-registration experience in aged care, home care or community health.
• Experience in goal-oriented care coordination, care planning and ongoing monitoring.
• Strong clinical decision-making, critical thinking and risk identification skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A commitment to person-centred, wellness and reablement-focused care.
• Understanding of aged care funding models, the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards and the Aged Care Act 2024.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and client management systems.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current Australian driver’s licence, reliable insured vehicle and mobile phone.
• Current National Police Check and ACT Working with Vulnerable People registration, or willingness to obtain/maintain these.

What we offer

• A meaningful community-based nursing role supporting older people to live independently.
• Opportunity to work across respected community service organisations.
• Supportive team environment with clinical governance oversight.
• Hourly rate of $52.29–$54.91 plus superannuation.
• Opportunities to contribute to service improvement, quality practice and positive client outcomes.

Commitment to Safety and Inclusion

Northside Community Service is dedicated to child safety and adheres to strict recruitment processes to ensure this. Candidates must pass comprehensive screenings and will be inducted thoroughly into our safety protocols.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, seeking candidates from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTIQA+ community, people with disabilities, and others.