Registered Nurse

Snowy Monaro Regional Council; Cooma; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Snowy Monaro Regional Council is seeking an experienced Enrolled/Registered Nurse to support aged care services in Cooma on a part-time, 15 hours per week basis.

You will perform evidence-based nursing care, health monitoring and chronic disease management, working within NMBA/AHPRA guidelines and the CHSP framework to enhance client wellbeing and independence.

Qualifications

• Current NMBA/AHPRA registration and eligible practice in Australia.
• Experience in clinical assessment, care planning and case management.
• Knowledge of aged care standards and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care and health monitoring.
• Support wound management, medication assistance, and chronic disease care.
• Work with the team to align with care plans and safety standards.
• Promote dignity, inclusivity and culturally safe practices.
• Assist with service quality improvements and accreditation readiness.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Case management

Person-centred care

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Autonomy

Time management

Team collaboration

Quality audits

Education

NMBA/AHPRA registration

Working With Children’s Check

Australian Police Check

Class C Drivers Licence

First Aid

Job description

Package: $39.88 - $52.87 per hour + 12% Super - dependant on qualifications and experience held.

15 hours per week over two working days in Cooma

About The Region:

The Snowy Monaro region is a unique and culturally diverse region of south-east NSW. From our history of the Snowy Hydro Scheme, our proud agricultural industry and popular ski resorts, we are a region that has a lot to offer. With fantastic lifestyle choices, whether you are an adventure seeker or prefer the finer things in life, we really can offer it all, and all within close proximity to our nation’s capital Canberra. The Snowy Mountains region is packed with year-round experiences with so much more than snow sports and alpine walks. Glorious wildflowers blanket the alpine landscape of Kosciuszko National Park during summer, and if you love adventure sports there's rock climbing, kayaking, caving, fishing, horse riding, mountain biking, and 4WD touring activities to get your heart racing. Explore the famous Snowy River and go skiing or snowboarding on the slopes of Perisher and Thredbo - or camp under the stars at some of the most picturesque campgrounds in NSW. You'll never forget the rugged alpine scenery of Australia's largest national park. Snowy Monaro Regional Council employs over 380 staff from all walks of life and working with us will give you the opportunity to enjoy our beautiful surrounds, progress your career and make a difference in our local community.

About the Role:

• Support compliance with the Aged Care Act 2024, Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, Support at Home, CHSP requirements, NSW Public Health directives, and organisational policies and procedures.
• Deliver evidence-based nursing care, including health monitoring, wound management, medication support, chronic disease management, and clinical interventions within scope of practice and within the scope of registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and Australian Health Agency Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Promote dignity, choice, diversity, inclusion, and culturally safe practices in all aspects of service delivery.
• Work as part of a team to ensure clients are supported in their independence, physical, psychosocial, social and spiritual wellbeing in accordance with their care plan
• Facilitate improvements to service quality and responsiveness inclusive of assessment/s and development
• Contribute to the performance of Council: demonstrate professional conduct, make the best use of knowledge, experience and skills and be accountable for own decisions and actions
• Contribute to a safe and respectful environment for consumers, the workforce and visiting practitioners that supports and encourages positive partnerships, and encourages consumers and the workforce to identify and raise concerns about clinical quality and safety

About You:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Current Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration
• Demonstrated experience in clinical assessment, care planning, case management, and the delivery of person-centred care
• Sound knowledge of contemporary aged care practices, including the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, Support at Home Program, CHSP, and relevant legislation
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, families, carers, multidisciplinary teams, and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and exercise professional judgement in a community setting
• Strong organisational, administrative, and time-management skills
• Demonstrated understanding of client rights, dignity of risk, duty of care, and safeguarding responsibilities
• Proficient in the use of computers
• Commitment to work at times out of hours if the demand exists including occasional weekends and public holidays
• Current Working With Children’s Check
• Current Australian Police Check
• Current Class C Drivers Licence
• First Aid
• Minimum 3 years' post-registration nursing experience, preferably within community, aged care, home care, primary health, or chronic disease management settings
• Experience working within a local government, community services, or not-for-profit environment
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or providing clinical guidance to support staff
• Experience participating in accreditation, quality audits, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Knowledge and understanding of the Aged Care Act 2024, Strengthen Aged Care Quality Standards, the Support at Home Program and the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)

Enquiries

For any enquiries relating the role, please contact our Recruitment Officer

Email: [e-mail]

Ph: 1300 345 345

At Snowy Monaro Regional Council, we are committed to providing EEO and embracing diversity. We are an inclusive workforce which reflects the unique region, community, and customers we serve. In addition to providing an encouraging and positive environment, Council is a smoke free work environment.

Please advise us if you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process or perform the requirements of the role.

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