Registered Nurse (Year 1 to 4) - Macquarie Park
Experience in tracheostomy and ventilation management is essential
New Graduates are welcome to apply.
Care1 is currently seeking enthusiastic and reliable Registered Nurses to provide care and support to clients living in our brand new, purpose built SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation) housing in Macquarie Park.
We are an organisation that hires for attitude and provides fully funded training to the right people to develop the right skills for what we do.
If you have a passion for care and a willingness to learn, we encourage you to apply.
This is a fantastic opportunity to undertake a career with meaning.
The specifics: 24/7 supports with shifts available in the AM, PM and active overnight shifts on a casual or permanent part-time basis with ongoing shifts available.
About Care1
Care1 is an Australian owned and operated disability support and health care agency based in Sydney – operating across NSW, Canberra and Queensland.
We provide support services to individuals in the community, with the purpose of delivering the highest level of care possible.
At Care1 our motto is 'People First'.
But this isn't just something we say - it's something we live and breathe every day.
Care1 was founded on the belief that every person deserves the best care and the best quality of life possible.
But we also believe in 'People First' when it comes to our employees.
One of the first things you'll notice when you start working with the team at Care1 is that we're a little different to our competitors.
You'll quickly learn that our team is down-to-earth and passionate about making a difference to the lives of people in care.
If you are reliable, caring and looking for a rewarding and challenging career we would love to hear from you
About the Role
Provide high level support to clients to ensure that personal and rehabilitation goals outlined in the care plan are being met to best practice standards with the aim of improving quality of life and generating positive outcomes.
You'll ensure optimal comfort for our clients by assisting with activities of daily living and other care as determined by the needs and the care plans of the clients we support.
Due to the nature and complexity our clients disability, candidates must have relevant experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Supporting clients with high complexity clinical needs
Clinical management: PEG management and feeding, manual handling, tracheostomy and ventilation management, suction and airway management
Personal care: showering, dressing, grooming and medication assistance, bowel care
Monitoring the well-being of clients and reporting on their progress
Social Activities: transporting clients to their appointments, shopping, any planned social activity
Nursing Registration with AHPRA
Experience in tracheostomy and ventilation management, suctioning and airway management and manual handling.
Right to Work in Australia (such as passport, birth certificate etc).
National Disability Insurance Scheme Worker Check (NDISWC)
Working with Children Check
Desirable Criteria (Training can be provided)
Experience providing complex care (catheter care, wound management, acquired brain injury, dysphagia, behaviour support, bowel care).
Previous community nursing experience is an advantage along with a genuine desire to support people with disabilities to live a higher quality of life will be highly regarded.
Why work for Care1?
Weekly pay and highly competitive pay rates, including penalty rates and loadings
Flexibility and variety of shifts to suit individual schedules
Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Fully funded training and opportunities for ongoing training and development
Rewards and recognition program
A friendly and supportive work environment
The opportunity to make a real difference
What our people have to say about working with us
"I have been working for Care1 for more than four years. I thank Care1 for giving me the chance to participate in training courses that have helped me gain more confidence in my career. I have been awarded Certificate IV in Disability and Certificate III in Home and Community Care, completed Brain Injury and Bowel Care courses and Work Health and Safety. Care1 provides staff with a great atmosphere of teamwork, and the managers are very friendly and efficient, which helps us to provide a quality service to our clients. I am proud to work for Care1," Louisa.
Y, Community Support Worker.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
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