Community Nurses (RN) - Aged Care - Ballarat

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

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance per kilometre

Guaranteed hours

Flexible working arrangements

Autonomy and variety

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Opportunity to positively impact lives

Job summary

McArthur is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our Community Aged Care team in Ballarat. You will deliver holistic clinical care, health assessments, care coordination and education to help older Australians remain independent at home.

We offer RN rates of $45.70–$59.29 per hour, travel allowance per kilometre, guaranteed hours, flexible working arrangements and a supportive multidisciplinary team.

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

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

Education

AHPRA RN registration

Job description

Community Nurses (RN) - Aged Care - Ballarat

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 Nurses to join our growing Community Aged Care team, 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 based on your availability
• 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.