Community Enrolled Nurse

Focused Health Care; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Focused Health Care is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to support older people and people with disability at home. This dual care and clinical role blends person-centred care with hands-on nursing under supervision of a Registered Nurse.

You will collaborate across community settings, contribute to care plans, and help implement restorative and palliative pathways while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Nursing and current AHPRA registration (Enrolled Nurse).
• Experience in community care, aged care, or disability services.
• Ability to coordinate and manage individualised care plans.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe nursing care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Monitor participant health and escalate clinical concerns.
• Support restorative and End-of-Life pathways with dignity.
• Maintain documentation, budgets and reporting.
• Identify and manage risks to ensure safety and wellbeing.

Skills

Compassionate care

Care coordination

Leadership

Communication

Education

Diploma of Nursing

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary Range: $50.73 per hour + super + travel kilometre reimbursement

About the Role

At Focused Health Care, we are seeking a compassionate and motivated Enrolled Nurse to join our team, supporting older people and people with disability to live independently and with dignity in their own homes.

This is a dual care management and clinical role that blends person-centred care with hands-on nursing support under the new Support at Home Program and upcoming Aged Care Act reforms.

As an Enrolled Nurse, you’ll provide safe, high-quality nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, ensuring continuity and clinical oversight across community settings.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care and Collaboration

• Deliver safe and effective nursing care in accordance with the Medicines and Poisons Act 2019.
• Monitor participant health, elevate clinical concerns, and collaborate with Registered Nurses and Allied Health Professionals.
• Support participants within the Restorative and End-of-Life pathways, ensuring care reflects comfort, dignity, and clinical best practice.
  

Compliance and Continuous Improvement

• Ensure all care aligns with the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework, and internal policy.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, budgets, and reporting.
• Identify and manage risks to ensure the safety and wellbeing of participants and staff.

About You

You are a compassionate and adaptable nursing professional who is passionate about helping people maintain their independence and wellbeing within their own homes and communities. You bring strong care coordination, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams. You thrive in a dynamic, person-centred environment, balancing clinical responsibilities with a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality care. Proactive, organised, and solution-focused, you are dedicated to supporting both clients and frontline staff to achieve the best possible outcomes.

• Diploma of Nursing and current AHPRA registration (Enrolled Nurse).
• Experience in community care, aged care, or disability services.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage individualised care plans.
• Ability and willingness to undertake regular travel to and from client homes, community settings, and other service locations using a reliable vehicle.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills for supporting frontline staff.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and time management skills.
• Understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards, NDIS Quality & Safeguarding Framework, and Work Health & Safety principles.
• Competence with Microsoft Office and care management systems (CRM).

Compliance Requirements

• Current Queensland Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and NDIS Worker Screening (Yellow Card).
• Aged Care National Police Check.
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and other vaccinations as per FHC’s policy.
• Experience supporting people with dementia, complex needs, or palliative care.
• Training in trauma-informed care, cultural safety, or restorative practice.
• Familiarity with My Aged Care and digital case management systems.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a values-driven organisation making a real difference every day.
• Supportive, approachable leadership team with a flat management structure.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Flexible, community-based role where no two days are the same.