Registered Nurse - Home and Community Care

Catholic Healthcare; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Kms reimbursement

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Fitness Passport

Paid Parental leave

Long service leave

Locations across NSW & QLD

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Community Nurse to support older Australians in the Hunter region. The role involves delivering holistic home-based nursing care, assessments, and education within a multidisciplinary team.

Flexible, part-time option up to 3 days, travel required; up to $60.30 per hour plus superannuation and km reimbursements. Not-for-profit salary packaging and other benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing with current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum 3 years of post graduate nursing experience.
• Experience in clinical assessments (PAS & RUDAS).
• Excellent communication skills and positive attitude.
• Computer skills with Microsoft Office; ability to learn new systems.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical nursing care in clients' homes.
• Conduct clinical assessments, dressings, and catheter changes.
• Develop holistic nursing care plans with client and carers.
• Deliver safe, quality care for clients with complex needs.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team and document timely.
• Work safely following policies and procedures.

Skills

Compassion for older Australians

AHPRA registration

Postgraduate nursing experience

Clinical assessments PAS RUDAS

Strong communication

MS Office proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

Discover a career where care goes both ways!

• Location - travel to see clients in the Hunter area
• Permanent part time - up to 3 days (flexible with days/times)
• 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.

About The Role

• Providing direct clinical nursing care to our clients in their homes in line with best practice nursing procedures
• The duties will be varied and will include clinical assessments, dressings, medication assessment and catheter changing
• Develop a holistic nursing care plan in collaboration with client, carer, Care Advisor and Allied health where relevant
• Provide safe, quality nursing practice to clients with specific needs and/or complex needs eg. Wound care, palliative care, education and support
• Liaise with all parties involved the care of the client to maintain holistic health care and wellbeing
• Ensure 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 Older Australians
• Current AHPRA registration following completion of a Bachelor of Nursing or similar
• Minimum 3 years post graduate nursing experience
• Experience in clinical assessments – PAS & RUDAS
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
• Sound computer skills especially Microsoft Office products and ability to pick up new systems
• 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!
• Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax
• Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits
• 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.

Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.