Enrolled Nurse (Medication Endorsed) - Field Nurse

Right at Home; Ballarat; Hybrid; AUD 48,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible casual employment

Supportive local management

Clinical mentoring

Professional development

Meaningful home care

Job summary

Right at Home Goldfields, Grampians & Murray is seeking a compassionate Medication Endorsed Enrolled Nurse (EN) to join our community care team. This casual field-based role delivers nursing and personal care in clients' homes across Ballarat and surrounds.

You will work independently with support from our Care Management team, focusing on clinical nursing, medication administration, wound care and client wellbeing while upholding dignity and independence.

Qualifications

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Medication Endorsement.
• Experience with medication administration.
• Experience in wound care and dressing management.
• Experience providing personal care in community, aged care, disability or health settings.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Current National Police Check.
• Current Victorian Driver Licence.
• Reliable and presentable vehicle.
• Smartphone (iPhone or Android).
• Professional Indemnity Insurance.

Responsibilities

• Medication administration and medication assistance in accordance with scope of practice and organisational policies.
• Wound assessment, dressing changes and ongoing monitoring of wounds.
• Clinical observations and reporting of changes in client health and wellbeing.
• Personal care including showering, dressing, grooming and mobility support.
• Supporting clients living with chronic health conditions, age-related needs, disability and palliative care requirements.
• Accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Escalating concerns and reporting deterioration to the Care Manager and relevant health professionals.
• Building positive and respectful relationships with clients and their families.
• Working independently while exercising sound clinical judgement and initiative.
• Where care tasks are completed ahead of schedule, proactively assisting clients with appropriate household support, wellbeing activities or additional non-clinical assistance within rostered time.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Autonomy

Compassion

Job description

Enrolled Nurse (Medication Endorsed) - Field Nurse

About the Role

Right at Home Goldfields, Grampians & Murray is seeking a compassionate, experienced and motivated Medication Endorsed Enrolled Nurse (EN) to join our growing community care team.

This casual field-based role provides high-quality nursing and personal care services to clients living in their own homes across Ballarat and surrounding regions. You will work independently in the community while being supported by our Care Management team.

As a Field Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering clinical and personal care services within your scope of practice, with a strong focus on promoting client dignity, independence, wellbeing and quality of life.

This position is focused on direct client care and nursing services. It does not include Care Partner duties or case management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Medication administration and medication assistance in accordance with scope of practice and organisational policies.
• Wound assessment, dressing changes and ongoing monitoring of wounds.
• Clinical observations and reporting of changes in client health and wellbeing.
• Personal care including showering, dressing, grooming and mobility support.
• Supporting clients living with chronic health conditions, age-related needs, disability and palliative care requirements.
• Accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Escalating concerns and reporting deterioration to the Care Manager and relevant health professionals.
• Building positive and respectful relationships with clients and their families.
• Working independently while exercising sound clinical judgement and initiative.
• Where care tasks are completed ahead of schedule, proactively assisting clients with appropriate household support, wellbeing activities or additional non-clinical assistance within rostered time.

About You

You are a caring and professional clinician who understands that quality care cannot be rushed. You take pride in delivering care with compassion, patience and attention to detail.

You will demonstrate:

• A genuine passion for community nursing and client-centred care.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong observational and assessment skills.
• The ability to work autonomously in clients' homes.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Honesty, integrity and accountability.
• Initiative and problem-solving ability.
• Resilience, reliability and grit.
• A calm and respectful approach with elderly and vulnerable clients.
• Commitment to treating every client with dignity, respect and kindness.
• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Medication Endorsement.
• Demonstrated experience in medication administration.
• Experience in wound care and dressing management.
• Experience providing personal care in community, aged care, disability or health settings.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Current National Police Check.
• Current Victorian Driver Licence.
• Reliable and presentable vehicle.
• Smartphone (iPhone or Android).
• Professional Indemnity Insurance.

What We Offer

• Flexible casual employment.
• Supportive local management team.
• Ongoing clinical guidance and mentoring.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Meaningful work supporting clients to remain independent in their own homes.
• A positive workplace culture built on teamwork, accountability, compassion and excellence.

Our Values

At Right at Home, we look for people who demonstrate:

• Integrity in everything they do.
• Compassion for clients and colleagues.
• Accountability for their actions.
• Respect for every individual's choices and preferences.
• A strong work ethic and willingness to go the extra mile.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client experiences.

Qualifications

Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Right at Home Goldfields, Grampians & Murray

Supporting people to live independently, safely and comfortably in their own homes.