Registered Nurse - Home And Community Care

Catholic Healthcare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Fitness Passport

Discounted private Health Insurance

Paid Parental leave

Long Service leave

Multiple locations across NSW and QLD

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare in Sydney is seeking a compassionate Community Nurse to support older Australians to remain living independently at home. You’ll deliver holistic, person-centred care in clients’ homes and community settings, drawing on primary health care principles.

Working with a multidisciplinary team, you’ll perform clinical assessments, wound and palliative care, education and recovery-focused support across South East Sydney.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing degree and current AHPRA registration are required.
• Minimum 3 years of postgraduate nursing experience.
• Experience in clinical assessments and care planning.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical nursing care to clients in their homes.
• Conduct clinical assessments, dressings, and catheter changes as needed.
• Develop holistic care plans with client, carer and team.
• Deliver safe, high-quality nursing practice for complex needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation and liaise with care teams.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Clinical assessments

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

AHPRA registration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location & Work Hours

Location - travel to see clients in South East Sydney Permanent Full Time role (Monday to Friday - no shift work!)

Competitive Pay Rate

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

About Catholic Healthcare

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.

Role

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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

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.