In response to continuing rapid growth, Wattletree Health Group is urgently hiring experienced home care division 1 registered nurses in Wyndham passionate about delivering comprehensive and exceptional nursing services in the home environment.
About Wattletree Health Group
Wattletree Health Group is a nurse‐owned and driven provider of nursing services in the home care space. It is a privilege to do the work we do, and this role will be perfect for someone ready to leverage their current nursing skills and client‐focused approach on our mission to continue growth and thrive in this space. Our model of care is preventive—aiming to minimise hospitalisation visits for issues that can be addressed and resolved in the home care space with the right expertise and management. The 'Wattletree Way' is a comprehensive, holistic approach that adapts care to the client's needs and shows up for them when and how they need us.
Home & Community Nursing is the future of our health care. Nursing in the community is changing...we are here to educate, innovate and demonstrate to the community that nursing is not the task‐driven service they are settling for. Our team is that difference, shining a torch on our clients with the Wattletree Way of service they deserve.
The Role
On the road in your own car, you will provide mobile nursing service delivery to home & community care clients across Melbourne's metropolitan area. You will see clients for assessments, wound care, clinical reviews, continence and catheter care, palliative and end‐of‐life care, dementia support, NDIS complex care management, client and carer education, immunisations, and more—the list is endless. The role is not purely prescriptive; our team determines the plan of care at each visit.
Advanced Clinical Scope in the Home
You will see clients for assessments, wound care, clinical reviews, continence and catheter care, palliative and end‐of‐life care, dementia support, NDIS complex care management, client and carer education, immunisations, and more—the list is endless. This includes, but is not limited to:
* Chronic wound care, including complex and non‐healing wounds
* Male and female catheter care (IDC and SPC)
* Continence assessments and management planning
* Chronic disease monitoring and clinical oversight within the home environment
* Palliative and end‐of‐life care, supporting clients and families with dignity and compassion
Experience & Clinical Excellence Expected
This role is designed for highly experienced Registered Nurses with no less than 10 years of current clinical experience. To succeed in this role, you will bring:
* Advanced critical thinking and clinical reasoning
* Confident autonomous decision‐making in dynamic environments
* Strong problem‐solving across complex client presentations
* Exemplary clinical documentation, handover notes, and escalation practices
* Ability to take quick, responsive, and appropriate clinical action
* Exceptional rapport building, communication, and client advocacy
Hours
You will be casually employed, with availability over a minimum of three days per week and flexible working hours to suit you. There is also opportunity to attend emergency call‐outs on weekends and after hours.
Benefits of Working for Wattletree Health Group
* On the road solo with clinical support as you work
* Flexible working hours – family friendly
* Uniform with logo tax‐deductible
* Weekly pay with great hourly rates
* Paid buddy shift with a team member to orient you with confidence
* Training and development opportunities
* Team culture and out‐of‐work gatherings
* Job satisfaction to deliver the standard of nursing care you have always desired without the pressures; the reason why you signed up to become a nurse!
The Successful Candidate Key Criteria
* You will be based in Melbourne's suburbs, and if you choose, you will have the opportunity to work across wider Melbourne, as far and wide as you wish to travel!
* You will have a recent model smart phone, printer/scanner, laptop/desktop computer
* Software and App literacy
* Comprehensively insured car and current unrestricted valid driver's licence
* Excellent ability to deliver client and carer education face to face
* All the minimum requirements as a qualified and currently practicing Registered Nurse for this sector, including but not limited to:
o AHPRA
o WWCC (Vic)
o National Criminal History Check/Police Check showing no disclosable court outcomes or convictions, and no greater than 3 years since the date of issue
o Accredited BLS
o Accredited First Aid
o Accredited Anaphylaxis (for nurse immunisers)
o Accredited Manual Handling
o Covid training
o Vaccinations as mandated for this sector
o NDIS worker orientation
o NDIS worker screening check
* Demonstrated reliability and flexibility as a positive team member, with an exceptional and down‐to‐earth manner with clients, with proficient language and communication skills.
* Occasional visits to the WHG office in Diamond Creek may be required
* No less than 10 years current experience as RN
* Available to work across minimum 3 days per week (weekday) with willingness for occasional after‐hours or weekends
* You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. Agencies or Students need not apply.
Next Steps
Email your Expression of Interest to jobs@wattletreehealthgroup.com.au. Your email should include a cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this unique role at WHG, and your current resume. Once reviewed, we will contact you to proceed with further pre‐interview considerations before a face‐to‐face interview with the senior clinical team.
We are not a workforce/labour hire agency. Applications from agencies, non‐permanent residents, students, or those that do not meet the key criteria will not be considered.
Job Type and Pay
* Job Type: Casual
* Pay: $64.00 – $128.00 per hour
* Work Days: Monday to Friday, public holidays (as needed), weekend availability
* Work location: Commencing from your home to client location, on the road, across Greater Melbourne Metro
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