Community Registered Nurse

Silverchain; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 24,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Silverchain is seeking a Registered Nurse for a part-time in-home role in Port Macquarie, NSW. The position offers 2 days per week, typically Monday and Thursday, with occasional travel. Expect independent work with team support and a competitive salary package.

Candidates should have a nursing degree or postgraduate qualification, current AHPRA registration, and 2+ years of general nursing experience. A driver’s licence is required for community visits.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree or postgraduate qualification.
• 2+ years post-graduate nursing experience.
• Current AHPRA registration with no restrictions.
• Driver's licence is essential for community visits.

Responsibilities

• Provide wound, catheter and chronic disease care in clients' homes.
• Administer medications and injections as required.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and develop care plans.
• Deliver high-quality, compassionate in-home nursing services.

Education

Nursing degree or postgraduate qualification

AHPRA registration

Tools

Australian Driver's Licence

Job description

Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference to someone’s day and improve their quality of life? Tired of long days in the hospital or clinic?

Join a team where you can help older Australians stay safe, happy and healthy living in their own homes.A Registered Nurse role at Silverchain can offer you the refreshing change you’ve been looking for.

We can offer 2 days per week (ideally Mondays and Thursdays) on a regular basis around Port Macquarie, with occasional travel to Taree required.

What’s on offer

• Work independently in the community, with support from your team
• 2x weekday role (no weekends)
• Enhance your clinical skills and support a diverse range of clients in their homes
• Feel appreciated and valued by your clients
• Be part of a hardworking, caring team who support each other
• Competitive salary, - with up to $18,550 tax-free salary packaging options

What we’re looking for

To be considered for this role, you will need the following:

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in nursing.
• 2+ years post-graduate, with broad experience in general nursing.
• Current Registration with the AHPRA, with zero notations.
• Genuine interest in working in the community and with the aged population (experience an advantage).
• Compassion and enthusiasm, with a friendly approach.
• Strong experience in wound and catheter care, and chronic disease management.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with families and other clinicians.
• Australian driver's licence.

The role

• Provide wound, stoma, bowel care and catheter care (SPC + IDC).
• Apply advanced clinical assessment skills for chronic disease management.
• Administer medications and injections.
• Perform an optimum standard of nursing care to our clients.
• Use your exceptional clinical assessment, decision-making and problem-solving skills and abilities to provide an optimum standard of care to our clients.

Why choose Silverchain

Everyone at Silverchain, from our care teams to leadership, plays a vital role in delivering Best Care. It’s a team effort.Best Care is care that is safe, personal, connected and effective.

We are proudly one of the few Australian home care providers accredited in both national health and aged care standards. This means the quality of care we provide is expected to meet the same standards as a hospital or residential aged care facility.

As a not for profit organisation, we re-invest our funds into research and developing innovative models of care to set the industry benchmark for the provision of the best care in the home.

We'll also provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals.

At Silverchain Group, we recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforcemakes to our organisation where individuals can be authentic, are respected andcelebrated. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, peopleof all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.

Job Family: Nursing

Country/Region: Australia

Brands: Silverchain

Department: Operations