Casual Registered Nurse - Community & Complex Care

Australian Care Agency; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible casual working arrangements

Competitive hourly rates

Ongoing professional development

Mentoring from clinical leaders

Employee assistance programmes

Job summary

The Australian care agency is seeking a Casual Registered Nurse to join our community and complex care team in Melbourne’s surrounds, delivering high-quality home-based nursing. You’ll support clients with complex health needs, including wound and catheter care, medication reviews, and care planning with a multidisciplinary team.

Challenging and rewarding work with flexible casual shifts, ongoing professional development, and mentorship from experienced clinical leaders.

Qualifications

• Current NMBA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in community nursing, aged care, disability support or complex care settings.
• Strong clinical knowledge in nursing assessment, care planning and clinical interventions.
• Experience with clients with complex health needs including chronic disease management, palliative care or wound care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients and families.
• Ability to work autonomously in community settings while collaborating with the wider care team.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Valid Australian driver’s licence and reliable transport for community work.
• Commitment to person-centred care, dignity, privacy and cultural diversity.
• Flexibility for casual working arrangements and changing client needs.
• Preferred experience in maternal/child health or community mental health."

Responsibilities

• Provide urinary catheter care and management including indwelling and suprapubic catheters, bag changes, and monitoring for complications.
• Deliver complex care such as wound care, bowel care, enteral (PEG) feeding and medication management.
• Provide person-centred nursing care in community and home-based settings.
• Assess client health status and develop individualised care plans with the multidisciplinary team.
• Administer medications and conduct medication reviews per clinical protocols and legislative requirements.
• Monitor and document client progress and outcomes in records.
• Perform wound care, catheter management and other clinical procedures as required.
• Provide health education and support to clients and carers to promote self-management and independence.
• Coordinate with GPs, allied health professionals and others for integrated care.
• Maintain infection control, privacy, and WHS compliance.
• Respond to changing client needs with flexible support across settings.
• Contribute to a collaborative, professional team environment and uphold standards.

Skills

NMBA Registered Nurse

Community nursing experience

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Wound care

Communication skills

Autonomous practice

First Aid & CPR

Driver's license

Job description

Casual Registered Nurse - Community & Complex Care

We are seeking a Casual Registered Nurse - Community & Complex Care to join our team at the Australian care agency. This is a casual position based in Monnee Ponds VIC 3039, offering flexibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients within our community and complex care services. As a Casual Registered Nurse, you will provide high-quality nursing care to clients in their homes and community settings, supporting individuals with complex health needs and contributing to their wellbeing and independence.

Key responsibilities

Provide urinary catheter care and management, including indwelling and suprapubic catheters, catheter changes, bag changes and monitoring for complications such as blockages and infections

Deliver other complex care as required, including wound care, bowel care, enteral (PEG) feeding and medication management

Deliver person-centred nursing care to clients with complex health conditions in community and home-based settings

Assess client health status and develop individualised care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team

Administer medications and conduct medication reviews in accordance with clinical protocols and legislative requirements

Monitor and evaluate client progress, documenting clinical observations and care outcomes accurately in client records

Perform wound care, catheter management, and other clinical procedures as required

Provide health education and support to clients and their carers to promote self-management and independence

Liaise with general practitioners, allied health professionals and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care

Maintain compliance with infection control procedures, privacy legislation and workplace health and safety requirements

Respond to changing client needs and provide flexible support across various community care settings

Contribute to a collaborative and professional team environment, supporting colleagues and maintaining professional standards

What we're looking for

Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as a Registered Nurse

A minimum of 2 years' experience in community nursing, aged care, disability support or complex care settings

Strong clinical knowledge and competency in nursing assessment, care planning and clinical interventions

Experience working with clients with complex health needs, including chronic disease management, palliative care or wound care

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and their families

Ability to work autonomously in community settings whilst maintaining strong collaboration with the wider care team

Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)

A valid Australian driver's licence and access to reliable transport (essential for community-based work)

Commitment to person-centred care and respect for client dignity, privacy and cultural diversity

Flexibility to adapt to casual working arrangements and changing client needs

Preferred experience in maternal and child health nursing or community mental health would be advantageous

What we offer

As a casual employee with the Australian care agency, you will have access to a range of benefits and support:

Flexible casual working arrangements that allow you to balance work and personal commitments

Competitive hourly rates in accordance with relevant award structures

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities to support your career growth

Mentoring and support from experienced clinical leaders and the wider nursing team

Access to employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources

A supportive workplace culture that values nursing expertise and client-focused care

Opportunities to develop specialist skills in community and complex care nursing

Recognition of your contribution to improving client outcomes and community health

About us

The Australian care agency is a leading provider of community and complex care services, committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred nursing and support to clients across Victoria. Our mission is to enable individuals to live independently within their communities, with dignity and choice. We pride ourselves on our team of skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals who are dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of the people we support. We foster a collaborative, inclusive workplace culture where nursing expertise is valued, professional development is encouraged, and client wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.