Community Registered Nurse

Juniper Aged Care; Perth; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550 per anu

17.5% annual leave loading

Juniperks, employee benefits platform

Job summary

Juniper Aged Care is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our Home and Community Care team across the Perth metro area. You will provide clinical care and nursing support to clients living independently in the community, conduct assessments, develop and review care plans, and work with clients, families and healthcare professionals to ensure safe, high-quality care at home.

This casual role requires availability on Wednesdays and one weekend day per week, with travel between client

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in aged care or community care settings.
• Strong clinical assessment and care coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently in a community-based role.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and monitor health.
• Develop and review person-centred care plans with clients and families.
• Provide clinical care including medication management and wound care.
• Support clients to maintain independence at home.
• Liaise with GPs and other health professionals to coordinate care.
• Provide clinical advice to community care staff.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Participate in quality improvement and safe practices.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Communication

Independent work

Problem-solving

Job description

About Us

At Juniper, we take pride in being one of Western Australia's largest local aged care providers, delivering individualized care that keeps our residents connected to the people, passions, and places they have always cherished. Across the state, we are dedicated to offering exceptional care, accommodation, and support services for older Western Australians.

About Us

At Juniper, we take pride in being one of Western Australia's largest local aged care providers, delivering individualized care that keeps our residents connected to the people, passions, and places they have always cherished. Across the state, we are dedicated to offering exceptional care, accommodation, and support services for older Western Australians.

About The Role

Juniper is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our Home and Community Care team supporting clients across the Perth metro area. In this role, you will provide clinical care and nursing support to clients living independently in the community. You will conduct assessments, develop and review care plans, and work collaboratively with clients, families and healthcare professionals to ensure safe, high-quality care at home. This is a rewarding opportunity for a compassionate and motivated nurse who is passionate about supporting older Australians to maintain their independence and wellbeing in the community. Juniper is currently offering a casual contract; the successful candidate must be available Wednesdays and 1 weekend day a week. As this is a community-based role, travel between client homes is required. Applicants must hold a current driver’s licence and have access to a reliable vehicle.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and respond to changes in client health and wellbeing
• Develop, implement and review person-centred care plans with clients and their families
• Provide clinical care including medication management, wound care and health monitoring
• Support clients to maintain independence and wellbeing in their own homes
• Liaise with GPs, allied health professionals and other service providers to coordinate care
• Provide clinical advice and support to community care staff
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and reporting
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies and Aged Care Quality Standards
• Participate in quality improvement and safe clinical practice initiatives

Key Requirements

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Experience in aged care, community care or a similar clinical setting
• Strong clinical assessment and care coordination skills
• Ability to work independently in a community-based role
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel between client homes
• Current National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain)

What’s On Offer

• Attractive remuneration dependent on experience
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum tax free
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to Juniperks, our employee benefits platform offering retail discounts, wellbeing initiatives and recognition programs