Registered Nurse Community Nursing

Albury Wodonga Health; Albury City; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work environment

Flexibility for work-life balance

Learning and growth opportunities

Job summary

Albury Wodonga Health in Albury NSW is seeking an experienced Community Registered Nurse for a fixed-term, part-time role (16 hours per week for 12 months) within the Albury Community Nursing Team. The position coordinates and leads nursing care in a community setting, including CHSP and Primary Health Care services.

You will assess and plan care, refer appropriately, maintain accurate records and deliver direct clinical services for complex cases, including wound and catheter care and IV

Qualifications

• Current Nursing/Midwifery Registration with APHRA (Australian Health Practitioners Agency).
• Minimum of 3 years post graduate nursing experience in an acute or community care facility.
• Understanding of home and centre-based community nursing and primary health care principles.
• Ability to undertake comprehensive client assessments and work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, delegate and lead nursing care within a community setting.
• Assess, plan and refer clients with appropriate record keeping.
• Provide direct clinical services including wound care, catheter care and IV antibiotic administration.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and work unsupervised when needed.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Wound care

Catheter care

IV antibiotics

Care coordination

Education

APRA registration

Tools

Clinical assessment tools

Job description

• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
• Flexibility for balancing work and life commitments
• Comprehensive learning and growth opportunities

The Albury Community Nursing Team is looking for suitably experienced Registered Nurses to join the dynamic team at Albury Community Health on a fixed term basis. The role of the Community Registered Nurse is that of coordination, delegation and leadership of nursing care within a community-based setting. It is expected that clinical care delivered by the Community Nurse will include complex care that requires specialist knowledge, skills and competence in areas of wound care, catheter care, CVAD care.

The Community Registered Nurse position provides community based post-acute, Community Home Support Program (CHSP) and Primary Health Care services to individuals and groups within the Albury and local community. This position involves assessment, planning, appropriate referral and accurate record keeping as well as the provision of direct clinical services to people with acute, chronic and complex care needs.

We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following mandatory requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity.

• Current Nursing/Midwifery Registration with APHRA (Australian Health Practitioners Agency)
• Minimum of 3 years post graduate nursing experience in an acute or community care facility
• Demonstrated understanding of the issues relating to the provision of home and centre-based community nursing and the principles of primary health care. Including knowledge of wound management, IV antibiotic administration, catheter care, care coordination and management.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake a comprehensive client assessment and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised while maintaining accountability.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient focused care and ability to plan and manage clinical activities.

Employment Type: This is a fixed-term, part-time position at 16 hours per week for a period of 12 months. There is also an opportunity for an increase in these hours during this contracted time.

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women's and children's, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

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