Enrolled Nurse

Calvarycare; Port Augusta; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging benefits

Paid parental leave

Training, development pathways and job

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary Port Augusta is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to provide compassionate home care to local clients, supporting personal care, mobility and daily living activities under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.

You'll join a supportive Calvary Home Care team with flexible hours, salary packaging, professional development and employee benefits. Current AHPRA registration is required, along with checks (NDIS/WWCC/Police) and a current driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA Nursing Registration
• Willing to obtain appropriate checks- NDIS and Police clearances
• Full drivers license
• CPR and Manual Handling
• Experience not required but advantage
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement
• Working knowledge of WH&S and Infection Control

Responsibilities

• Support clients to live the life they choose allowing them to exercise choice and independence.
• Contribute to the physical, emotional and lifestyle needs and wants of the residents, through assessment and observation.
• Implement clinical and care interventions as delegated by the Registered Nurse, and as documented in the clients plan of care.
• Recognise and Respond to clinical deterioration, with appropriate escalation
• Assist the clients with their personal care and hygiene needs whilst encouraging their independence

Job description

Enrolled Nurse - Home Care

Calvary - Flinders Far North Region

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Build your career with Calvary, supporting the provision of care to our residents.

About the role

Are you a passionate Enrolled Nurse who wants to make a real difference to the lives of clients within the local community ? or seeking additional employment from current role, If you answered yes, then join the team at Calvary Home Carelocated in Port Augusta

The position of Enrolled Nurse is part of an integrated team of people working within an established and agreed framework attending to the personal needs of our clients. The Personal Care role is instrumental to ensuring that we are providing high quality care to our clients at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Support clients to live the life they choose allowing them to exercise choice and independence.
• Contribute to the physical, emotional and lifestyle needs and wants of the residents, through assessment and observation.
• Implement clinical and care interventions as delegated by the Registered Nurse, and as documented in the clients plan of care.
• Recognise and Respond to clinical deterioration, with appropriate escalation
• Assist the clients with their personal care and hygiene needs whilst encouraging their independence

About you

• Current AHPRA Nursing Registration
• Willing to obtain appropriate checks- NDIS and Police clearances
• Full drivers license
• CPR and Manual Handling
• Experience not required but advantage
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement
• Working knowledge of WH&S and Infection Control

For further information please contact Fiona Williams, Service Centre Manager on 08 8641 1266

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits:

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

Please note the following:

As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role

You may be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role