Registered Nurse (Part-time 0.6 FTE)
Company: Coffs Harbour Aboriginal Family Community Care Centre (Abcare)
Location: Abcare Healing Centre – Coffs Harbour and Grafton
Salary: Attractive salary package negotiable based on qualifications and experience, includes annual salary, employer's contribution to superannuation, and annual leave loading. A $16,000 per annum tax-free component is included.
About Us: Abcare is a not-for-profit community-based Aboriginal organisation incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act, 1984 (NSW). We are primarily funded by the NSW Community Services and the Australian Government. We are dedicated to providing high-quality clinical services and support to the Aboriginal community.
Position Overview: The Registered Nurse (RN) will join a supportive multi-disciplinary clinical team providing therapeutic care to Aboriginal children and young people in Out-of-Home Care. The 0.6 FTE role is flexible within daylight work hours and has no afternoon, night or weekend work. Work hours can be negotiated to accommodate family or other care arrangements. The successful applicants will receive ongoing support with registration costs, training, and supervision as required for the role.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Assess the current health needs of children and young people in Statutory care.
* Analyse the health needs of clients and identify the nursing needs of the individual
* Develop, implement and evaluate teaching plans for clients and carers that meet their learning needs and facilitates informed decision making
* Educate clients and carers on the correct administration of medications
* Provide nursing advice and support to carers on any health conditions that children in their care may experience
* Maintain current knowledge of clinical practice and research in Nursing
* Participate in ongoing professional development.
* Participate in peer case discussions.
* Maintain case notes.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
* Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
* Experience in working with adults, children and families
* Ability to work as part of a collaborative team.
* A thorough understanding of childhood illnesses and developmental milestones
* An understanding of the impact of trauma on children and their development
* Ability to maintain case notes and complete letters and reports.
* Respect for Aboriginal culture.
* Computer skills and ability to provide accurate reports and case notes
* Excellent interpersonal communication skills
* Understanding of Workplace Health & Safety
* Drivers licence
DESIRABLE:
* Experience in Out of Home Care
Application Process: For further information or to submit a completed application please contact Mr. Denis Jackson – Clinical Services Manager – email: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Note: A satisfactory NSW "Working with Children Check" applies for this position. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and authorised by Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).