Community Registered Nurse

Healthcare Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 559,000 - 733,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pool car

Office based Western Adelaide Suburbs

Job summary

Healthcare Australia is seeking a Community Registered Nurse to join a dedicated team delivering person-centred nursing care to aged clients across the Adelaide community. The role emphasises autonomous work, building relationships with clients and families, and supporting independence, dignity and quality of life at home.

The successful candidate will conduct comprehensive assessments, provide clinical care, manage medications and chronic conditions, and liaise with GPs and other health

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in aged care, community nursing or similar clinical environment.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Experience in wound management, medication administration and chronic disease management.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a multidisciplinary team.
• Genuine passion for supporting older people and delivering compassionate, person-centred care.
• Current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive nursing assessments and developing individualised care plans.
• Providing clinical care and ongoing monitoring of aged clients in their homes.
• Medication management, wound care and chronic disease management.
• Monitoring changes in clients’ health and escalating clinical concerns appropriately.
• Supporting clients to maintain independence, wellbeing and quality of life.
• Liaising with GPs, allied health professionals, families and other healthcare providers.
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and care records.
• Providing clinical guidance and support to care staff where required.

Skills

AHPRA RN

Aged care experience

Clinical assessment

Wound management

Medication administration

Chronic disease management

Communication skills

Autonomous work

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Job description

Are you a passionate Registered Nurse who enjoys building meaningful relationships with older people and making a genuine difference in their lives?

We are seeking an experienced Community Registered Nurse to join a dedicated team providing quality, person-centred nursing care to aged clients throughout the Adelaide community.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a nurse who enjoys working autonomously, developing relationships with clients and their families, and supporting older people to maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life in their own homes.

• Pool car available
• Office based Western Adelaide Suburbs

About the Role

Working within a community-based aged care environment, you will provide clinical assessment, nursing interventions and ongoing support to clients with varying care needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive nursing assessments and developing individualised care plans.
• Providing clinical care and ongoing monitoring of aged clients in their homes.
• Medication management, wound care and chronic disease management.
• Monitoring changes in clients’ health and escalating clinical concerns appropriately.
• Supporting clients to maintain independence, wellbeing and quality of life.
• Liaising with GPs, allied health professionals, families and other healthcare providers.
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and care records.
• Providing clinical guidance and support to care staff where required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Previous experience in aged care, community nursing or a similar clinical environment.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Experience in wound management, medication administration and chronic disease management.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team.
• A genuine passion for supporting older people and delivering compassionate, person-centred care.
• Current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older Australians.
• Work within a supportive community-based clinical team.
• Build lasting relationships with clients and their families.
• Enjoy the variety and autonomy of community nursing.
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing career progression.
• Be part of an organisation committed to quality care and positive client outcomes.

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