In-Home Community Nurse - Sydney Inner West

Catholic Healthcare; Inner West; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Km reimbursement ($1.11 per km)

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Fitness Passport discounted gym

Paid parental leave

Long service leave after 5 years

Locations across NSW and QLD

Values-based organisation

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Community Nurse to support older Australians living at home in Sydney's Inner West. You will deliver holistic nursing care, assessments, wound care and education as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Travel to clients’ homes is required, with four to five days a week available as either part-time or full-time roles. AHPRA registration and at least three years post-graduate experience are essential, with computer literacy and a current driver’s

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.
• Willingness to apply for a Police Check and NDIS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct clinical nursing care to clients in their homes in line with best practice nursing procedures.
• 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 following all policies and procedures.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Communication skills

IT proficiency (MS Office)

Drivers license

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (RN)

AHPRA registration

Job description

Catholic Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Community Nurse to support older Australians living at home in Sydney's Inner West. You will deliver holistic nursing care, assessments, wound care and education as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Travel to clients’ homes is required, with four to five days a week available as either part-time or full-time roles. AHPRA registration and at least three years post-graduate experience are essential, with computer literacy and a current driver’s