Registered Nurse

Calvarycare; Port Augusta; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team environment

AM/PM shifts

Fulltime/Part-time options

Education and training

Job summary

Calvary Home Care in Port Augusta is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-acuity client care across short and long term programs. You will work both independently and in a team, with AM/PM shifts and flexible fulltime/part-time options.

Benefits include salary packaging, ongoing education, and a supportive clinical community. Role requires current AHPRA registration, willingness to obtain checks, a valid driver's licence, CPR, and at least 1 year of acute nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA Nursing Registration to practice in Australia.
• Willing to obtain NDS and Police Clearance as part of recruitment.
• Eligible to drive with a full driver's licence and KM allowance.
• CPR and Manual handling competencies.
• Minimum 1 year acute care experience in nursing.
• Understanding of community nursing and related programs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Administration of IV, IM, SC and PO medications.
• IV Cannulation.
• Provide complex wound care.
• Accurate/Timely documentation in client records.
• Communication within the clinical team to coordinate care.
• Complete initial assessments and develop care plans.
• Monitor and update care plans for appropriate care.
• Deliver education to clients and families.
• Recognise and escalate clinical deterioration.

Skills

IV administration

Wound care

Documentation

Communication within clinical team

Care plan development

Client education

Escalation of deterioration

CPR

Manual handling

Education

AHPRA Nursing Registration

NDS and Police Clearance

Full driver’s licence

Job description

Calvary Home Care - Port Augusta

Registered Nurse

• Make a difference at one of Australia’s leading health care providers
• Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment
• Join one of South Australia's largest growing clinical community teams

About the role

As a member of the Calvary Home Care team and as an experienced RN, you will provide care to high acuity clients from various short term/long terms programs. You will provide complex care to all clients by working both independently and as part of a team. Some of our benefits include but are limited to are, AM/PM shifts, Fulltime/Part time work and Ongoing education/Training.

Key Responsibilities

• Administration of IV, IM, SC and PO medications
• IV Cannulation
• Provide complex wound care
• Accurate/ Timely documentation in all client records.
• Appropriate communication within the clinical team to ensure care is provided.
• Complete initial assessments/develop care plans to ensure best outcome for our clients.
• Monitor and update care plans to ensure appropriate care is provided
• Deliver education to client and families to enable best possible outcome.
• Recognise and respond to clinical deterioration, with appropriate escalation.

What you bring

• Current AHPRA Nursing Registration
• Willing to obtain appropriate checks – NDS and Police Clearance
• Use of own car – KM allowance provided
• Full drivers licence
• CPR and Manual handling
• Minimum 1 year acute experience
• Candidates with an understanding of the community nursing sector - Home Care Packages, Department of Veteran Affairs and Commonwealth Home Support Program will be considered favourably
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

About Calvary

We are a leading provider of quality, integrated care that puts our patients, residents and clients at the centre of everything we do. Calvary offers flexible careers in clinical, allied health, hospitality, ICT and health administration, mission, leadership, management and more. Founded in Australia in 1885, we’re one of the largest providers of health, aged and community care with over 18,000 staff and volunteers, 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care Centres.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.

Why work for Calvary?

Joining us is your opportunity to learn with purpose and drive positive impact to our community in a stimulating work environment. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality. Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

Please note the following:

• Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered.
• As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.
• Calvary has a vaccination requirement for all workers. You will be required to provide evidence of specific immunisation as required for your role