Home-Based Registered Nurse — Care & Coordination

Woden Community Service; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 72,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mon-Fri hours

Personal and annual leave

Job summary

Northside Community Service is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Aged and Community Care Programs as a Care Partner (Registered Nurse) providing in-home clinical nursing support under the Support at Home program in the ACT region.

The role involves assessments, care planning, service coordination, and clinical guidance to care partners, with a focus on person-centred, wellness and reablement-focused care for older people in their homes.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Post-registration experience in aged care, home care or community health.
• Experience in goal-oriented care coordination, care planning and ongoing monitoring.
• Strong clinical decision-making, critical thinking and risk identification skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of aged care funding models and quality standards.
• CPR certification is current.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care in clients’ homes, including wound care, medication management and chronic disease support.
• Conduct clinical and goal-oriented assessments, risk assessments and care planning.
• Coordinate services, referrals and onboarding activities in line with approved care plans and program requirements.
• Monitor participant wellbeing, identify changes in condition or emerging risks, and elevate concerns where required.
• Support participants to understand their services, supports and approved budgets.
• Educate clients and families on treatment plans and self-care strategies.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical judgement

Risk assessment

Documentation

Education

Registered Nurse with AHPRA

Job description

Northside Community Service is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Aged and Community Care Programs as a Care Partner (Registered Nurse) providing in-home clinical nursing support under the Support at Home program in the ACT region.

The role involves assessments, care planning, service coordination, and clinical guidance to care partners, with a focus on person-centred, wellness and reablement-focused care for older people in their homes.