Registered Nurse - Home and Community Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

kms reimbursement

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Discounted private health insurance

Paid parental leave

Long service leave

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare Limited is seeking a compassionate Community Nurse to support older Australians in their homes across South East Sydney. This permanent, full-time role offers Monday–Friday hours (9am–5pm) with travel to clients, competitive hourly pay up to $60.30 plus super and km reimbursement, and Not-for-Profit salary packaging.

Join a values-driven team dedicated to dignified, person-centred care. You'll work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care and support in

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration following completion of a Bachelor of Nursing or similar.
• Minimum 3 years post graduate nursing experience.
• Strong computer skills especially Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical nursing care to clients in their homes in line with best practice procedures.
• Conduct clinical assessments, dressings, medication assessment and catheter changing.
• Develop a holistic nursing care plan in collaboration with client, carers and health team.
• Provide safe, quality nursing care for clients with wound care, palliative needs, education and support.
• Liaise with all parties involved in client care to maintain holistic health and wellbeing; complete documentation accurately.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing / equivalent

AHPRA registration

Job description

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