Registered Nurse - Aged Care (Home Care)

Healthcare Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 40 - 60; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts to Health Insurance

Salary Packaging

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Healthcare Australia (HCA) is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Homecare team in South West Sydney on a casual basis, with potential for a 15-hour-per-week part-time permanent role.

Based in the community, you will travel between clients, delivering holistic clinical and personal care, developing tailored care plans and supporting patients at home with wound care and equipment. You will provide social support to help them live safely at home.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• First Aid HLTAID011 and BLS/CPR HLTAID009 included; HLTAID010 optional.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical and personal care in clients' homes.
• Develop tailored care plans using clinical judgment.
• Provide wound care and support with medical equipment.
• Offer social and emotional support to help clients live independently at home.

Skills

Communication skills

Caring approach

Travel between appointments

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

AHPRA registration

First Aid & CPR certifications

Job description

Registered Nurse - Aged Care (Home Care)

At Healthcare Australia (HCA), we are united by a shared commitment: to provide exceptional care to those who need it most. We believe that every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, especially in circumstances where they are most vulnerable. This is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to use your skills to create a profound and positive impact on the lives of individuals in our care. At HCA, this is where care begins.

HCA is on the lookout for a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Homecare team on a casual basis, with a potential for part-time permanent role (15 hours per week). If you're passionate about making a real difference in the lives of older Australians and want to work in a role that combines clinical expertise with heartfelt care, this could be the opportunity for you!

This is a community-based role supporting our elderly customers in their own homes across South West Sydney. You will be required to travel between clients, ensuring that their care needs are met with compassion and professionalism. As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for providing holistic care and supporting clients in their homes, specifically:

• Delivering clinical and personal care that meets each client's unique needs.
• Developing tailored care plans using your expert clinical judgment and compassion.
• Providing wound care, and supporting clients with medical equipment such as catheters and continence aids.
• Offering social and emotional support, helping clients feel safe, comfortable, and connected.

Let's talk about you!

To be successful in this role, you ideally have experience in Aged Care or Community Home Care, excellent communication skills; both verbal and written, and bring a genuine passion for providing care to older Australians and a commitment to helping them live independently at home. You will need to have the following to be considered:

• Registered Nurse Qualification with current AHPRA registration
• Valid and completion of courses: First Aid (HLTAID011) and Provide Basic Emergency Life Support (HLTAID010), including Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID009)
• Up-to-date COVID vaccinations and Flu vaccine (or willingness to obtain).
• A current driver's license, access to a reliable car with comprehensive insurance, and willingness to travel between appointments (paid travel).
• National Police Clearance or willingness to obtain one.

Why join Healthcare Australia?

HCA is a well-respected Australian healthcare organisation with more than 3,000 employees, including doctors, nurses and allied health professionals. You'll join a team where your leadership has a direct impact - on our people, our clients and the quality of care we deliver.

You'll also enjoy:

• Discounts to Health Insurance and Retail & Leisure partner providers - just ask us about the HCA Hub!
• Salary Packaging - novated leasing available with Smart Group
• The opportunity to grow your nursing career within a growing healthcare organisation

Veterans are encouraged to apply. At HCA, we are committed to embracing diversity and providing a safe working environment.

Sounds like the role for you?