Community Nurse (RN) - Aged Care - Moe

McArthur; Moe; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance per km

Flexible working arrangements

Autonomy in role

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Guaranteed weekly hours

Job summary

McArthur is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to cover a busy community roster in Victoria from late November to mid-January, delivering holistic clinical care, health assessments and care coordination in clients’ homes. The role offers autonomy, a supportive multidisciplinary team and flexible arrangements, with guaranteed weekly hours.

You will liaise with GPs and families, manage medications and provide education to support independence and wellbeing for older Australians.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as an RN.
• Previous community nursing experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Home Care Packages and the aged care sector.
• Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical and health assessments.
• Develop and coordinate care plans.
• Manage medications and provide basic wound care.
• Perform post-hospital and wellbeing reviews; assess falls, continence and health risks.
• Liaise with GPs, specialists, allied health and families.
• Maintain clinical documentation and reporting.

Skills

RN registration

Community nursing experience

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Knowledge of Home Care Packages

Driver's licence

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

Looking for a rewarding nursing role that offers flexibility, autonomy and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of older Australians?

We are seeking experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse to cover a busy roster between 25/11/26 to 13/1/27 supporting clients to remain independent, safe and well in their own homes.

Working across the community, you'll deliver holistic clinical care, health assessments, care coordination and education while collaborating with clients, families, GPs and allied health professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes.

What's on Offer?

• RN rates: $45.70- $59.29 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Travel allowance of $1.05 per kilometre
• Guaranteed hours each week between 25/11 - 13/1
• Flexible working arrangements
• Community-based role with autonomy and variety
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
• The opportunity to positively impact the lives of older people every day

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical and health assessments
• Care planning and care coordination
• Medication management and basic wound care
• Post-hospital and wellbeing reviewsFalls, continence and health risk assessments
• Liaising with GPs, specialists, allied health and families
• Clinical documentation and reporting

About You

• Current AHPRA registration as an RN
• Previous community nursing experience
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
• Knowledge of Home Care Packages and the aged care sector
• Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle
• Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule

If you're looking for a role that combines clinical practice with meaningful relationships and the flexibility of community nursing, we'd love to hear from you.