Registered Nurse
We are seeking a passionate Registered Nurse to join our team at Right at Home Central Qld, providing high-quality holistic care in Aged, Disability, Transitional & Palliative Care and Hospital in the Home services in the Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast region.
About the Role
* Meeting with clients and their families, assessing their needs, and building strong connections
* Conducting client care assessments and preparing care plans tailored to individual requirements
* Providing nursing care and in-home services as needed
* Handling information requests, feedback, and general enquiries
Responsibilities
* Ensure accurate and comprehensive documentation in Right at Home databases and software programs
* Interpret health, aged, and disability care policies and regulations for carers and nursing staff
* Implement and maintain operating systems, including Visual Care, policies, procedures, and service conditions for caregivers, nurses, and other care professionals
* Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies related to aged and disability care services
Requirements
* RN in community nursing with 1-2 years' experience and current AHPRA registration
* Experience within aged care/disability/mental health in a community setting
* Understanding of aged care and disability standards and consumer-directed care
Preferred Qualifications
* An outgoing personality with excellent communication skills and a positive attitude
* Ability to problem solve and think quickly under pressure
* Excellent networking and consultation skills to develop new referral sources and relationships with external organisations
Key Skills
* High level of computer literacy
* Understanding of clinical governance and continuous improvement
* Knowledgeable in wound care, catheter care, peg feeding, and NDIS services and guidelines
Working with Us
You will work under the supervision and with support/mentoring of a care manager according to your scope of practice as defined by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board.