Registered Nurse

Cerebral Palsy Alliance; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing allowance

Fitness passport

12 weeks paid parental leave

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Job summary

Cerebral Palsy Alliance seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to lead and support health care delivery in a group home setting in NSW. You will plan and monitor preventative health measures for clients with complex needs, perform advanced nursing tasks, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on-site to standardize care.

With no overnight shifts, you will work through regular daytime hours and participate in ongoing clinical education and leadership opportunities within CPA’s supportive

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Nursing.
• Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Ability to support frontline staff in implementing client health care plans.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan for, implement and monitor long term preventative health care measures for clients with complex needs.
• Perform injections, wound care, colostomy/urostomy/ileostomy/catheter care and complex medication administration.
• Support the House Manager to mentor Disability Support Practitioners on health care plans.
• Collaborate with on-site RNs to develop preventative health initiatives for other homes.
• Set up and maintain regular GP clinics.

Skills

Nursing skills

Medication administration

Wound care

Catheter care

Tracheostomy care

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (RN)

Job description

Location Asquith, NSW, Australia We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to revolutionise the way we deliver client care. Bringing your passion for improving client outcomes and dedication to excellence, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to elevate the standard of healthcare practices. This group home located in Hornsby has clients with complex health care needs, and offers a supportive work environment where your ideas are celebrate and hard work is rewarded!

The Role:

• Plan for, implement and monitor long term preventative health care measures for ten clients with complex health care needs
• Perform daily tasks such as intermuscular injections, complex wound care, colostomy/urostomy care/ileostomy/catheter care, medication administration including via percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, tracheostomy care, nebuliser application.
• Support the House Manager to supervise Disability Support Practitioners' understanding and implementation of client health care plans
• Work with other Registered Nurses on site to develop innovative preventative health care initiatives that can also be rolled out across other homes in the community
• Set up and maintain regular GP clinics

Benefits of the role:

• No overnight shifts and stable, regular work hours
• Shifts include 6:30am-2:30pm and/or 2pm-10pm across Mon-Sun.
• Supportive team and management
• On the job ongoing clinical support and supervision from an inhouse Clinical Nurse Consultant
• Ongoing Disability Awareness training provided
• Opportunities to progress to House Manager leadership position in Registered Nurse capacity
• Opportunity to trial clinical education sessions for frontline staff

Why join CPA?

Wellbeing allowance - $100 per year so you can have a massage on us! Fitness passport - access to gyms at greater reduced costs Attractive not-for-profit salary packaging for permanent staff 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant degree in Nursing
• Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Ability and drive to support frontline workers with their understanding and implementation of client health care plans
• Demonstrated good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships through communication with a variety of different stakeholders
• A role model in the provision of person-centred care to clients
• An understanding of the rights of people with disability
• Current driver's licence

Desirable but not essential skills

• Demonstrated skills across a wide range of most evidence‑based practice and the management of complex client support needs
• Significant clinical experience, can be provided under clinical supervision on the job

Our Values:

At Cerebral Palsy Alliance we champion diversity and equitable opportunities for people with disabilities and lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community. We are passionate, respectful, ethical, curious and courageous. Great Minds Think Differently. We are committed to supporting inclusivity for anyone with diverse needs and lived experience. Workplace adjustments can be discussed to create a safe and comfortable workplace that supports your health, abilities, and personal needs.

More information about working for CPA:

For the safety of staff and clients we have assessed that this role requires a high level of physical functionality, more details can be found here. Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds and advocates for the rights of clients, we are a child safe organisation and all workers must adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct. Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a ground-breaking, global centre of expertise for cerebral palsy research, advocacy, intervention and assistive technology innovation. For over 75 years, we have been driven by our founders’ vision of a future where nothing is impossible for babies, children, teenagers and adults living with Cerebral Palsy. Our research and innovation inform our world‑class services, which include early childhood intervention, therapy, health and wellbeing, sports, assistive technology, independence skill building, supported accommodation and employment services. Find out more at cerebralpalsy.org.au