RN Clinical Educator: Medication Training & Safety (Casual)

True Supportive Care; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

True Supportive Care is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to deliver medication training and competency assessments to our disability support workforce in Cairns. This casual role is one day per week, aligned with our clinical governance framework to ensure safe administration in line with NDIS Practice Standards.

The successful applicant will have AHPRA registration, strong communication skills for adult learning, and experience in disability or community nursing.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration.
• Experience in medication administration and management.
• Ability to train and assess adult learners.
• NDIS Practice Standards knowledge, particularly Medication Management.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122) or clinical education experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver medication management training to Disability Support Workers, in groups and one on one.
• Conduct initial and ongoing medication competency assessments, including observed practice in Supported Independent Living homes.
• Provide guidance on dose administration aids, PRN protocols, medication charts and high‑risk medications.
• Review medication-related incidents and recommend improvements to practice.
• Contribute to review of medication policies to support NDIS compliance.
• Work with leadership on clinical governance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Medication administration

Training and assessment

NDIS knowledge

Adult education

Clinical governance

Job description

True Supportive Care is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to deliver medication training and competency assessments to our disability support workforce in Cairns. This casual role is one day per week, aligned with our clinical governance framework to ensure safe administration in line with NDIS Practice Standards.

The successful applicant will have AHPRA registration, strong communication skills for adult learning, and experience in disability or community nursing.