Registered Nurse

True Supportive Care; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

True Supportive Care is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to deliver medication training and competency assessments to our disability support workforce in Cairns. This casual role is one day per week, aligned with our clinical governance framework to ensure safe administration in line with NDIS Practice Standards.

The successful applicant will have AHPRA registration, strong communication skills for adult learning, and experience in disability or community nursing.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration.
• Experience in medication administration and management.
• Ability to train and assess adult learners.
• NDIS Practice Standards knowledge, particularly Medication Management.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122) or clinical education experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver medication management training to Disability Support Workers, in groups and one on one.
• Conduct initial and ongoing medication competency assessments, including observed practice in Supported Independent Living homes.
• Provide guidance on dose administration aids, PRN protocols, medication charts and high‑risk medications.
• Review medication-related incidents and recommend improvements to practice.
• Contribute to review of medication policies to support NDIS compliance.
• Work with leadership on clinical governance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Medication administration

Training and assessment

NDIS knowledge

Adult education

Clinical governance

Job description

True Supportive Care is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to deliver medication training and competency assessment to our disability support workforce. This casual position offers one day per week in Cairns. The successful applicant will be a key part of our clinical governance framework, making sure our support workers administer medication safely, confidently and in line with the NDIS Practice Standards.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver medication management training to Disability Support Workers, in groups and one on one
• Conduct initial and ongoing medication competency assessments, including observed practice in our Supported Independent Living homes
• Provide guidance on dose administration aids, PRN protocols, medication charts, documentation and high-risk medications
• Review medication-related incidents and recommend improvements to practice
• Contribute to the review of medication policies and procedures to support NDIS compliance
• Work with the leadership team on clinical governance and continuous improvement

About you

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Demonstrated experience in medication administration and management
• Strong communication skills and the ability to train and assess adult learners
• NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain one
• Current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Experience in disability, aged care or community nursing
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122) or clinical education experience
• Knowledge of the NDIS Practice Standards, particularly Medication Management
• Experience in mealtime management or dysphagia support
• Flexible scheduling, one day per week during business hours
• Reimbursement of travel between sites
• Clinical autonomy and a meaningful role within a growing organisation
• A supportive, locally owned North Queensland team

About us

True Supportive Care is an NDIS-registered provider delivering supports across Queensland. We are committed to high-quality, person-centered care, built on a skilled and well-supported workfo