Community Services Registered Nurse

Garden Village Port Macquarie; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Garden Village Port Macquarie is seeking a Community Services Registered Nurse to deliver safe, person-centred nursing care in the community. You will conduct clinical assessments, plan and evaluate care, and collaborate with the broader care team to support health and independence.

The role requires AHPRA RN registration, strong communication, and compliance with aged care standards, police and NDIS checks.

Qualifications

• AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with residents and families.
• Strong understanding of Resident Rights and Aged Care Accreditation Standards.
• NDIS Worker Check and National Police Check required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments in clients' homes and communities.
• Develop, implement and review individualised care plans.
• Provide evidence-based nursing care including medication management and wound care.
• Monitor health status and escalate concerns as needed.
• Educate clients and families to promote health, independence and self-management.
• Collaborate with GPs, allied health and care teams for coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with policies and legislation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of clinical practices, safety and quality.

Skills

Excellent communication

Resident rights knowledge

Aged care accreditation awareness

NDIS Worker Check

National Police Check

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Job description

Garden Village is a locally recognised and award-winning aged care and community services providerlocated in the coastal hub of Port Macquarie. Garden Village has supported our community for over 45 years and is recognised as an industry leader.

The Community Services Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for delivering safe, high-quality and person-centred nursing care to clients within the community setting. The role provides clinical assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing interventions to support clients to maintain their health, wellbeing, independence and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and identify clients’ clinical, health and wellbeing needs.
• Develop, implement and regularly review individualised care plans in collaboration with clients, families, carers and the broader care team.
• Provide evidence-based clinical nursing care, including medication management, wound care, health monitoring, chronic disease management and other nursing interventions as required.
• Monitor and evaluate clients’ health status, identifying changes or deterioration and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Provide health education, support and advice to clients and their families/carers to promote health, independence and self-management.
• Liaise and collaborate effectively with GPs, allied health professionals, support workers and other relevant healthcare providers to ensure coordinated and integrated care.
• Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical documentation and client records in accordance with organisational requirements and relevant legislation.
• Ensure all nursing practice complies with organisational policies and procedures, professional standards, clinical guidelines and applicable legislation.
• Contribute to the ongoing review and improvement of clinical practices, quality and safety within community services.
• Work autonomously in the community while maintaining effective communication and collaboration with the broader multidisciplinary team.
• Promote a positive, respectful and client-centred approach in all interactions with clients, families, carers and colleagues.
• Identify and report risks, incidents, safeguarding concerns and changes in client circumstances in accordance with organisational processes.
• maintain their health, wellbeing, independence and quality of life.

Candidates will require:

• AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - with residents and families
• A strong understanding of Resident Rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Support at home.
• National Police Check and NDIS Workers Check