Registered Nurse - Community Immuniser

Ozcare; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Leave loading

Vehicle provided

Salary packaging

Uniform supplied

Professional development

EAP

Job summary

Ozcare is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse - Immuniser to support older clients in the Sunshine Coast region, providing high-quality in-home nursing care and immunisation services.

You will work autonomously in clients' homes, coordinating with families and multidisciplinary teams to deliver personalised care and monitor outcomes, with scheduling to accommodate a recurring roster including weekdays.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration and practice entitlement.
• Experience in community nursing, aged care, hospital or primary care settings preferred.
• Immunisation qualifications and vaccine administration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individual care plans.
• Coordinate and manage client care with families and other health professionals.
• Deliver evidence-based clinical care including wound, med administration and chronic disease management.

Skills

Nursing skills

Assessment & care planning

Communication

Autonomous practice

Immunisation experience

AHPRA registration

Driver's licence

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Tools

EMR software

Mobile devices

Job description

We are currently seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse - Immuniser to join our Aged Care at Home team on a permanent part-time basis, servicing clients across Currimundi and surrounding Sunshine Coast suburbs.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while working autonomously in the community, delivering evidence-based nursing care and supporting clients to live safely and comfortably in the place they call home.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide holistic, client-centred nursing care to older people living in the community. Working collaboratively with clients, families, carers and multidisciplinary teams, you will assess, coordinate and deliver clinical services that promote wellbeing, independence and quality of life.

Key responsibilities include:

Conducting comprehensive nursing assessments and developing individualised care plans

Coordinating and managing client care in partnership with clients, families and healthcare professionals

Delivering evidence-based clinical care, including wound management, medication administration and chronic disease management

Monitoring, evaluating and documenting client outcomes in accordance with professional and legislative standards

Identifying changes in client conditions and implementing appropriate interventions or referrals

Supporting preventative health, health promotion and early intervention strategies

Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation

Contributing to quality improvement initiatives and clinical best practice

About You

You are a caring and capable Registered Nurse who enjoys working independently while remaining connected to a supportive team. You have a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality care and improving outcomes for older people in the community.

To be successful, you will have:

Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Demonstrated competence in contemporary nursing practice

Experience in community nursing, aged care, hospital or primary healthcare settings (highly regarded)

Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and care planning skills

Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills

The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Sound computer and mobile technology skills

A current Queensland Driver Licence and willingness to travel between client homes

Experience in care coordination and case management

Qualifications or experience in immunisation services and vaccine administration

Wound management and chronic disease management experience

Knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards and community care sector

What We Offer

As part of the Ozcare family, you'll enjoy a supportive and values-driven workplace along with a range of employee benefits, including:

$42.70 - $53.16 per hour (dependant on experience)

5 weeks annual leave + 14% leave loading

Optional salary packaging up to $15,900, Novated Leases + $2,650 Meal Entertainment Card

Work vehicle and mobile / laptop available for use

Uniform and laundry allowances

Comprehensive orientation, training and ongoing professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive leadership and clinical team environment

Mandatory Requirements

Applicants must have:

To be successful, applicants must have availability and willingness to work a recurring roster that involves weekday (Thursday's & Friday's) availability with the potential for additional shifts based on demand.

Proof of immunity, or willingness to become vaccinated against, Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chicken Pox) and Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

Current National Police Check (with validity in the past 3 years)

Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Current Queensland driver’s licence

Current CPR Certificate

Good computer and mobile device skills

Join Ozcare

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We value compassion, integrity, respect and excellence, and we recognise the important contribution our team members make every day to help our clients live their best lives.

Welcoming All

Ozcare is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities and experiences. We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage First Nations peoples to apply.