Enrolled Nurse (EN) – General Practice and NDIS Community Nursing

Kennedy Drive Medical Centre; Tweed Heads; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Drive Medical Centre – Tweed Heads NSW is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to work across our GP surgeries and CyCare’s NDIS community nursing service. Under RN supervision you’ll provide treatment-room care and assist with procedures in clinics, and deliver nursing care to NDIS participants in homes and the community.

Ideal candidates hold current AHPRA EN registration, are competent in medication administration, and have wound care, clinical observations and infection prevention skills.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as Enrolled Nurse.
• Competence in medication administration within scope.
• GP treatment-room experience including ECGs and assisting with minor procedures.
• NDIS & community nursing experience.
• First Aid and CPR certified.
• Driver's licence and reliable transport for community visits.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance required.
• Experience with high-intensity supports training as needed.
• Disability, community nursing or aged care background.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment-room care and assist with procedures in GP clinics under RN supervision.
• Deliver nursing care to NDIS participants at home and in community settings according to care plans.
• Maintain clear clinical documentation, handover and incident reporting.
• Communicate respectfully with patients, families and the care team.
• Support escalation of deteriorations and ensure patient safety.
• Deliver care across GP surgeries, CyCare’s NDIS services and community settings.

Skills

Wound care

Clinical observations

Infection prevention

Documentation & handover

Communication with patients & families

Incident reporting

First Aid & CPR

NDIS support experience

Medication administration

Education

AHPRA Enrolled Nurse registration

Tools

ECG equipment familiarity

Job description

Enrolled Nurse (EN) – General Practice and NDIS Community Nursing

Kennedy Drive Medical Centre – Tweed Heads NSW

CyCare and Cyfed Medical Practices | Southern Gold Coast and Tweed region

• We are recruiting an Enrolled Nurse to work across our GP surgeries and CyCare’s NDIS community nursing service.
• Under Registered Nurse supervision, you’ll provide treatment-room care and assist with procedures in our GP clinics.
• You’ll also provide nursing care to NDIS participants in their homes and community settings, following individual care plans and supporting their choice and independence.
• Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse and competence in medication administration within your scope of practice.
• Skills in wound care and dressings, clinical observations, infection prevention, and recognising and escalating deterioration.
• Clear clinical documentation, handover and incident reporting, and respectful communication with patients, participants, families and the wider care team.
• Current First Aid and CPR, a driver’s licence and reliable transport for community visits.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance before commencing participant-facing duties.
• Demonstrated competency in any high-intensity supports assigned to you, with participant-specific training before delivering those supports.
• GP treatment-room experience, including ECGs and assisting with minor procedures.
• Disability, community nursing or aged care experience, including working with support workers and following individual care plans.
• Experience in one or more of the following high-intensity supports (or willing to undertaketraining)
• Indwelling urinary catheter care, including urethral and suprapubic catheters.
• Complex bowel care and stoma management, including ileostomy care.
• PEG and other enteral feeding, including tube and stoma-site care.
• Tracheostomy care, including suctioning, and ventilator support.
• Severe dysphagia support and following mealtime management plans.
• Subcutaneous injections, complex wound care and pressure injury management.