Community Registered Nurse

The Benevolent Society; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 92,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Superannuation

Job summary

The Benevolent Society is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide in-home clinical support to older people across Western Sydney, including Penrith and surrounding suburbs. You will work in a supportive, client-focused team delivering high-quality nursing care in the home.

You will perform wound care, medication administration, pain and health assessments, and develop holistic care plans to support wellness and independence while travelling within the service area.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• 2+ years nursing experience in aged care, community care or disability.
• Valid First Aid & CPR certificate.
• Current driver's license with willingness to travel.
• Experience delivering clinical care including wound management and medication administration.
• Strong understanding of person-centred care and contemporary aged care practices.
• Ability to build genuine rapport and deliver compassionate, high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home clinical services including wound care, continence and catheter care, medication administration and stomach care for older people with complex needs.
• Conduct clinical assessments including pain, cognitive and health monitoring to support care planning.
• Deliver evidence-based care aligned with aged care standards and quality guidelines.
• Develop and evaluate holistic care plans that support wellness and client goals.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients and families to ensure coordinated care.
• Promote service growth by building referral networks and communicating value to the community.
• Travel to suburbs across the service area including Penrith, Blacktown, The Hills District, Parramatta, Liverpool and Campbelltown.

Skills

AHPRA RN registration

Nursing experience (2+ years)

First Aid & CPR

Driver's license

Wound & wound management

Medication administration

Person-centred care

Clinical judgement

Job description

• Permanent full-time position on Darug Country in Penrith
• Provide in-home clinical support to older people across Western Sydney
• $89k – $92.9k (depending on skills and experience) + Super + Salary Packaging
• Work in a supportive and client focused team

Our Organisation

At The Benevolent Society, we believe every person deserves to live life on their own terms, with dignity, respect and a sense of belonging. For over two centuries, this belief has shaped who we are and how we work.

We’re working towards a just society where everyone feels valued, safe and included. As a not for profit, independent and non religious organisation, we proudly embrace diversity and are deeply committed to reconciliation. We welcome people from all backgrounds, identities and experiences to join us in creating positive change.

About the role

As our community-based Registered Nurse, you’ll support older people across Western Sydney to maintain their health, independence and quality of life while living safely at home.

You’ll deliver warm, person-centred clinical care, taking a proactive approach to assessment, intervention and ongoing client support. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you’ll identify risks early, respond to changing clinical needs and deliver high-quality nursing care that promotes dignity, safety and wellbeing.

Duties

• Provide a broad range of in-home clinical services including wound care, pressure care, continence and catheter care, medication administration and stomach care for older people with complex needs.
• Conduct clinical assessments including pain, cognitive and ongoing health monitoring assessments to support client wellbeing and care planning.
• Provide evidence-based clinical care aligned with the Aged Care Act 2024 and Quality Standards.
• Develop and evaluate holistic care plans that support wellness, reablement, and individual client goals.
• Facilitate effective communication across multidisciplinary teams, clients, and families to ensure coordinated care.
• Promote service growth by building referral networks and communicating our value to the community.
• Travel to suburbs across the service area including: Penrith, Blacktown, The Hills District, Parramatta, Liverpool and Campbelltown.

Skills and Requirements

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse is essential.
• 2+ years nursing experience within aged care, community care and/or disability settings.
• Valid First Aid & CPR certificate
• Current drivers licence with a willingness to travel.
• Experience delivering clinical care including wound management, medication administration and clinical assessments.
• Strong understanding of person-centred care and contemporary aged care clinical practices.
• Ability to build genuine rapport with clients and deliver compassionate, high-quality care.
• Strong clinical judgement, time management and professional accountability.

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:

• Salary Benefits - You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!
• Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options, and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee.
• Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.
• Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.
• Professional Development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.
• Our Reconciliation Commitment - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.

Interested? Apply online today!

Please submit your current CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role.

Have a question? Contact Saiesha Moodley on 0479 195 093 for a confidential, friendly chat today.

This role aligns to the capability requirements of an Individual Contributor. Please see the Capability Framework attached below to discover essential skills, values and behaviours required at this level.