Registered Nurse

Right at Home; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Competitive pay rates

Meaningful community impact

Job summary

Right at Home Melbourne North is seeking a dedicated Community Nurse (RN) to provide clinical care and nursing support to clients in their homes. You will collaborate with clients, families and the care team to ensure safe, person-centred care delivery.

Key responsibilities include home-based nursing, assessments, care planning, wound care, medication administration and thorough documentation. The role emphasizes dignity, independence and high-quality community care.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Current Police Clearance.
• Current First aid and CPR certificate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical nursing care in clients’ homes.
• Conduct assessments, care planning, and reviews.
• Administer medications and manage wound care.
• Monitor client health and report changes promptly; work with support workers and care coordinators.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Promote dignity, independence, and client-centred care.

Skills

Wound care

Medication management

Chronic disease care

Clinical assessments

Care planning

Documentation systems

Caseload management

Time management

Elderly care

NDIS experience

Education

Bachelor of Nursing / Registered Nurse

Tools

Clinical documentation systems

Job description

About : Right at Home Melbourne North is part of a trusted global home care organisation providing high-quality, person-centred support to clients in their own homes. We are committed to delivering compassionate, professional, and reliable care that enhances independence and quality of life.

The Role:
We are currently seeking a dedicated Community Nurse (RN) to join our growing team. In this role, you will provide clinical care and nursing support to clients in the community, working closely with clients, families, and our care team to ensure safe and effective care delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical nursing care in clients’ homes
• Conduct assessments, care planning, and reviews
• Administer medications and manage wound care
• Monitor client health and report changes promptlyWork collaboratively with support workers and care coordinators
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Promote dignity, independence, and client-centred care

What We Offer

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community
• Competitive pay rates (based on experience and award)

Qualifications

Requirements :

• Current AHPRA registration (Registered Nurse)
• Current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Police Clearance
• Current First aid and CPR certificate

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience in community nursing, home care, or aged care
• Experience working within the NDIS framework and supporting participants
• Strong skills in wound care, medication management, and chronic disease management
• Experience with clinical assessments and care planning
• Ability to manage a caseload independently in a community setting
• Experience using clinical documentation systems and electronic records
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to respond to changing client needs
• Experience working with elderly clients and/or people with disabilities
• Understanding of person-centred care principles
• Ability to build trusting relationships with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Basic computer literacy (emails, rostering systems, clinical notes)