Compassionate Hospice RN - Home Care Impact

Three Oaks Hospice, Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Oaks Hospice is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to provide skilled nursing care in clients’ homes and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes patient/family education, care planning, and on-call support.

The RN will assess needs, implement the plan of care, and ensure high-quality end-of-life care across ages, with collaboration among the IDT and referring agencies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Associate or bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Current state license as a RN and current state driver’s license.
• Two years’ RN experience in a clinical care setting; previous hospice or home health experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Proficient skill using a computer; Microsoft Office suite experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of patients’ needs and ADLs.
• Implement the individualized plan of care and revise as necessary.
• Educate patients and families about disease, end-of-life care, nutrition, and self-care; train other staff as needed.
• Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes showing progress toward goals.
• Coordinate patient and family services with the interdisciplinary team.
• Inform physicians of changes and evaluate patient/family response to care.
• Determine scope and frequency of services based on acuity and needs.
• Assess caregiver capacity and arrange support as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Three Oaks Hospice is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to provide skilled nursing care in clients’ homes and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes patient/family education, care planning, and on-call support.

The RN will assess needs, implement the plan of care, and ensure high-quality end-of-life care across ages, with collaboration among the IDT and referring agencies.