Registered Nurse - Dubbo

Catholic Healthcare; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Km reimbursement

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare in NSW seeks a committed Community Nurse to support older adults living independently at home, with travel to Dubbo and surrounding areas.

Deliver holistic, person-centred care using primary health principles, work with a multidisciplinary team, conduct assessments, administer medications where appropriate, and develop care plans. Part-time role (3 days) with competitive pay up to $60.30 per hour, plus superannuation, km reimbursement, and Not-for-Profit salary packaging.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration
• Minimum 3 years post graduate nursing experience
• Experience in clinical assessments
• Initiative and the ability to work independently
• Strong computer skills especially Microsoft Office products

Responsibilities

• Providing direct clinical nursing care to clients in their homes
• Conducting clinical assessments, dressings, medication assessment and catheter changing
• Developing a holistic nursing care plan in collaboration with client and carers
• Providing safe, quality nursing practice to clients with complex needs
• Liaising with care team to maintain holistic health care and wellbeing
• Ensuring documentation is accurate and timely

Job description

• Location - travel to see clients in Dubbo and surrounding areas
• Permanent Part Time (3 days)
• Competitive Pay rate - up to $60.30 per hour (based on experience) + superannuation + km reimbursement
• Up to $18,550 tax free with Not for Profit Salary Packaging

Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! We have been caring for people for more than 30 years and have grown to employ over 6,000 caring employees. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities. At Catholic Healthcare we prioritise developing meaningful relationships with our clients. We want our clients and families feeling they are seen, heard and known.

Are you a compassionate and skilled nurse with a strong interest in enabling older Australians to remain in their own homes? We're seeking a committed Community Nurse to join our team and help improve the lives of older adults living independently in the community.

In this rewarding role, you'll draw on primary health care principles to deliver holistic, person-centred care to older adults experiencing chronic conditions and complex needs. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll provide early intervention, health education, and recovery-focused support within clients' homes and community settings.

This is a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of older people—helping them stay well, stay safe, and stay connected.

Day to day this role looks like:

• Providing direct clinical nursing care to our clients in their homes in line with best practice nursing procedures
• Conducting clinical assessments, dressings, medication assessment and catheter changing
• Developing a holistic nursing care plan in collaboration with client, carer, Care Advisor and Allied health where relevant
• Providing safe, quality nursing practice to clients with specific needs and/or complex needs eg. Wound care, palliative care, education and support
• Liaising with all parties involved in the care of the client to maintain holistic health care and wellbeing
• Ensuring all documentation is accurate and completed in a professional and timely manner
• Working in a safe manner to protect yourself, your colleagues and clients closely following all policies and procedures

To be successful in this role you’ll need

• A genuine passion for providing high quality care to the elderly
• Current AHPRA registration following completion of a Bachelor of Nursing or similar
• Minimum 3 years post graduate nursing experience
• Experience in clinical assessments
• Initiative and the ability to work independently
• Strong computer skills especially Microsoft Office products and ability to pick up new systems
• NSW Drivers license and a reliable vehicle

What we can offer you

• Competitive hourly pay rate and kms reimbursed ($1.11 per km)
• No Shift work - Working hours between Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
• Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax
• Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits
• Discounted private Health Insurance
• Paid Parental leave
• Long Service leave after 5 years
• 40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you choose to move
• A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds

We know you have many choices of employer - choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded.