In-Home Registered Nurse for Aged Care

Woden Community Service; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 142,306,000 - 149,607,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate of $52.29–$54.91 plussuper

Job summary

Northside Community Service in Canberra is seeking a Care Partner (Registered Nurse) to deliver in-home nursing and care coordination under the Support at Home program, helping older people stay safe, connected and independent in their own homes.

You will work within your AHPRA-defined scope of practice, undertake assessments, develop and review care plans, coordinate services, monitor risks and provide clinical guidance to care partners and junior staff, in a supportive, community-based setting.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN registration with AHPRA.
• Extensive post-registration experience in aged care or community health.
• Experience in goal-oriented care coordination and care planning.
• Strong clinical decision-making and risk identification skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care in clients’ homes, including wound care and medication management.
• Conduct assessments, develop and review care plans.
• Coordinate services and onboarding per approved plans.
• Monitor wellbeing and escalate concerns as needed.
• Educate clients and families on treatment plans and self-care.
• Provide clinical guidance to care partners and junior staff.
• Maintain documentation in care management systems.
• Contribute to quality improvement and governance activities.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Communication skills

Person-centred care

Wellness & reablement

Risk identification

Documentation

CPR certification

Microsoft Office

Client management systems

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Client management systems

Job description

Northside Community Service in Canberra is seeking a Care Partner (Registered Nurse) to deliver in-home nursing and care coordination under the Support at Home program, helping older people stay safe, connected and independent in their own homes.

You will work within your AHPRA-defined scope of practice, undertake assessments, develop and review care plans, coordinate services, monitor risks and provide clinical guidance to care partners and junior staff, in a supportive, community-based setting.