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Form of workDrake Medox is one of the leading names in health and community care in Australia with a network of offices across the country. Our broad service offering in nursing, disability, community and allied health sees us with great roles available across a range of specialities, skill levels and qualifications.
About the Role:
Drake Medox is seeking for an experienced Registered Nurse to coordinate one of our homecare programs in Lilydale, VIC. Our client is a young girl living at home with a Spinal Cord Injury.
The key function of this role will be to coordinate the day-to-day and long term support needs of the client, requires supporting with allied health appointments, medical appointments especially at the RCH, and overall clinical oversight of the program to achieve personal independence on a casual basis. Our ideal candidate would receive client specific training with 15 approved hours per week and be present in the home at least 1-2 times per week even for a couple hours at a time.
The right candidate will need to meet the following criteria:
- +6 month manual handling experience (using hoist machines and slings)
- Experience with providing personal care - this includes Catheter management, bladder and bowel care and assistance with showering
- Have knowledge of pressure area care and Autonomic Dysreflexia
- Medication and behavioural management
- Be proactive and a quick learner
- Has a fun and bubbly personality and great sense of humour
You must currently have:
- Current AHPRA Registration
- NDIS Workers Screening Clearance
- Valid Australian Driver's License
- Working with children check
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Experience in managing challenging or unacceptable behaviours
- Sound understanding and demonstrated experience in community settings
- Exposure to patients with spinal cord injuries, Autonomic Dysreflexia, catheters and bowel care management
- Encompass a confident and approachable leadership style
Duties:
- Plan, coordinate and manage all attendant care support required by client with support from Drake Medox
- Coordinate with other professional, technical and medical health specialist services as per the client's needs
- Ensure all staff are trained to safely and competently meet the client's specific support requirements
- Conduct training and assessment for all new staff, ensuring they are signed competent to work independently with client
- Plan and review meetings with client, client's family, Drake Medox management team and others as required
- Provide professional support for all attendant carers and ensure a safe working environment
- Liaise with Drake Medox management team weekly and complete weekly summary reports
The successful applicant will partner with our National Clinical Coordinator to ensure success in the role.
Our Culture
We have received great feedback from our current Support Workers and Nurses who value working within our team and the consistent support they receive. We are big believers in acknowledging professionalism, hard work and commitment through our quarterly "Contractor of the Quarter" campaign. Your management team are a diverse range of healthcare professionals specialising in different areas and you can expect the highest standard of support from us.
Benefits:
- Monthly rosters and weekly pay
- Working within a family centred environment
- Flexible working hours for optimal work/life balance
- Work within a recognised and Global Provider of Complex Care
- 24 hour consultant support with strong management
If this position sounds like you, please Apply Now! Alternatively, you can contact us on 1300 360 070 for a confidential discussion.
You can also find out more about us via our website https://www.drakemedox.com.au/
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
At Drake, we are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and equity. While our journey is ongoing, our shared goal is to create an environment where every individual is respected and valued. We are a community that recognises the strength of diversity.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
At Drake, we are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and equity. While our journey is ongoing, our shared goal is to create an environment where every individual is respected and valued. We are a community that recognises the strength of diversity.
Right to Work
The above position is open only to applicants who have a current right to work in Australia. Applicants who do not have a current right to work In Australia will unfortunately not be considered and are respectfully asked not to apply.
