In-Home Community Nurse for Older Adults (Travel) - Part-Time

Catholic Healthcare Limited; Maitland; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 98,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Km reimbursement

Competitive pay

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Fitness Passport

Paid parental leave

Long service leave

Locations across NSW and QLD

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare Limited is seeking a compassionate Community Nurse to support older Australians in their homes across the Hunter region. You will join a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, person-centred care and health education in clients' familiar settings.

The role focuses on early intervention, recovery-focused support, and documentation accuracy, with flexible part-time hours and travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration following completion of a Bachelor of Nursing or similar.
• Minimum 3 years post graduate nursing experience.
• Experience in clinical assessments – PAS & RUDAS.
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct clinical nursing care to clients in their homes in line with best practice nursing procedures.
• Duties include clinical assessments, dressings, medication assessment and catheter changing.
• Develop a holistic nursing care plan in collaboration with client, carer, Care Advisor and Allied health where relevant.
• Provide safe, quality nursing practice to clients with specific needs and/or complex needs e.g. wound care, palliative care, education and support.
• Liaise with all parties involved in the care of the client to maintain holistic health care and wellbeing.
• Ensure all documentation is accurate and completed in a professional and timely manner.
• Work in a safe manner to protect yourself, colleagues and clients following all policies and procedures.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Post-graduate experience

Clinical assessments PAS & RUDAS

Strong communication

Computer skills (Office)

Drivers license & vehicle

Education

Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Catholic Healthcare Limited is seeking a compassionate Community Nurse to support older Australians in their homes across the Hunter region. You will join a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, person-centred care and health education in clients' familiar settings.

The role focuses on early intervention, recovery-focused support, and documentation accuracy, with flexible part-time hours and travel requirements.