Registered Nurse (Fixed Term Full-Time Contract - 6 months) - Active Overnights

Nurse Next Door; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurse Next Door Penrith is seeking a dynamic Registered Nurse to join our community care team on fixed-term, full-time overnight shifts. You will deliver high-quality clinical care and mentor our care team, supporting clients to live safely at home.

This role covers a range from 24-hour complex care to shorter visits, with duties including wound care, catheter care, diabetes management, and medication oversight. AHPRA registration and experience in community or aged care are essential.

Qualifications

• Current RN registration with AHPRA.
• Experience in community care, aged care or disability support.
• Available for rotating roster including overnight shifts.
• Wound care, catheter and continence care, and medication management.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently in clients' homes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care per individual care plans.
• Perform health assessments, clinical reviews and ongoing monitoring.
• Provide wound, catheter, continence, and diabetes care.
• Identify changes in condition and escalate concerns.
• Liaise with GPs and the care team.
• Mentor Caregivers and Enrolled Nurses.
• Complete progress notes and documentation on time.
• Follow Nurse Next Door policies and aged care standards.

Skills

AHPRA registered

Community care

Rotating roster

Wound care

Catheter care

Diabetes care

Medication management

Manual handling

Clinical assessment

Independent work

Mentoring others

Time management

Communication skills

Tech proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Registered Nurse (Fixed Term Full-Time Contract - 6 months) - Active Overnights

Nurse Next Door Penrith is looking for dynamic, energetic and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our growing community care team.

These are fixed-term, full-time positions that work active overnight shifts and sometimes other shifts as well. You will provide high-quality clinical care to clients while also supporting, guiding and mentoring our passionate care team.

Nurse Next Door is a certified Great Place to Work and a premium provider of in-home nursing and support services. We help people live safe, fulfilling and independent lives at home, regardless of their age or ability.

Our services range from 24-hour complex care to shorter nursing visits for wound care, catheter care, continence support, diabetes management and other clinical needs.

Key Locations:

Kemps Creek - Our key client is based in this Suburb.

We also have clients in Penrith, Emu Plains, Jamisontown, South Penrith, Werrington County, Kingswood, Glenmore Park, Mulgoa, Jordan Springs, Caddens, Shane Park, Werrington, Erskine Park, St Clair, Kempscreek and surrounding suburbs.

Positions Available

Registered Nurse. Community Aged Care and Disability

Applicants must be available to work active overnight shifts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a premium care experience that is genuine, compassionate and personalised.

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care in accordance with each client’s individual care plan.

• Complete comprehensive health assessments, clinical reviews and ongoing monitoring.

• Provide wound care management, catheter care, continence support, medication management and diabetes care.

• Identify changes in a client’s condition and elevate concerns appropriately.

• Liaise with GPs, allied health professionals, case managers, family members and other members of the multidisciplinary care team.

• Support and mentor Caregivers and Enrolled Nurses in delivering safe and consistent care.

• Meet each client’s safety needs and ensure equipment is used correctly.

• Complete progress notes, clinical records and other documentation accurately and on time.

• Follow Nurse Next Door policies, clinical procedures and relevant aged care and disability standards.

Why we’ll love you

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, AHPRA.

• Relevant nursing experience in community care, aged care, disability support or a similar healthcare environment.

• Availability to work a rotating roster, including active overnight shifts.

• Experience in wound care, catheterisation, continence care, medication management, diabetes management and manual handling.

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.

• The confidence to work independently in clients’ homes.

• The ability to guide, support and mentor members of the care team.

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• The flexibility to respond calmly and professionally to last-minute changes or clinical challenges.

• Confidence using technology, digital care systems and mobile applications.

• A genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of older people and people living with disability.

A current driver’s licence, reliable vehicle and relevant employment screening checks will also be required.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Our people promise! We want to be the next step in your career and provide opportunities for career growth and progression.

• Be part of an award-winning, innovative and supportive healthcare organisation.

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of people in your local community.

• We’ll guide you, from beginner to expert - while also allowing you to thrive on your own two feet.

• We celebrate and recognise every achievement, no matter how big or small.

• You’ll build lasting relationships with everyone you meet, from clients to carers.

• Celebrate achievements in a workplace where every contribution matters.

Employment Details

• Fixed-term, full-time contract.

• Multiple positions available.

• Rotating roster, including active overnight shifts.

• Community-based role across Penrith and surrounding suburbs.

• Competitive remuneration based on experience, qualifications and roster requirements.

If you are a compassionate and confident Registered Nurse who enjoys working independently, mentoring others and delivering exceptional care in the community, we would love to hear from you.