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Salary- Casual position
- $45.03 per hour plus super
- Working flexibly options to support work life balance
At the heart of Avivo is our steadfast belief that everyone matters. Avivo is a not-for-profit community organisation that supports people with a disability, people who experience mental ill health and older people across Western Australia. We exist to make real what matters to the 3500+ people and families we support each year.
Central to our culture is self-determination and personal responsibility – we are social justice pioneers. We’re a contemporary organisation that continues to explore what it takes to work in a way that doesn’t just deliver a service but creates a better world. We are champions of individualised support, autonomous teams, contemporary technology, and meaningful community connection.
About the role
We are looking for a Community Registered Nurse to provide support to customers living in the Geraldton area. This rewarding role will see you utilising your nursing skills, whilst working within a friendly, supportive team.
There is no 'typical day' but it may include
- Providing clinical care to customers at home including but not limited to: Catheter changes, trachea changes, wound care and clinical assessments.
- Education and training of support workers.
- Liaising with families and coordinators around clinical care needs.
- Attending team or focus meetings when requested.
- Liaising with other health and allied health professionals
- Resource for clinical advice relating to our customers for Avivo staff
- Some regional travel may be required
You are motivated, passionate, flexible, and have a warm and caring nature coupled with the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment. You’ll have advanced communication, interpersonal, and person-centred collaboration skills. To be successful in this role you’ll need:
- APRHA registration (essential)
- Minimum 5 years of experience
- Experience supporting and developing staff, preferably in a community setting is desirable
- Experience working with children, adults, disabilities and/or older people
- Evidence of good computer literacy
- Excellent communication skills including verbal, written and listening
- Current NDIS Worker Screening check or willingness to obtain one
- A current First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain one (the successful candidate can obtain through Avivo)
We believe our people are our greatest resource and the sustainability of our workforce depends on how well we utilise our people's skills and abilities. If you're ready to join a small-but-mighty team that delivers results that help make a real difference, we want to hear from you
- $45.03 per hour plus super
- Flexible work hours to support work life balance
- Access to Employee Assistance Program - independent confidential counselling service
- Development opportunities and supportive team
- Use of Avivo pool cars
- Work laptop and phone provided
- To apply, attach your resume and cover letter as one document.
- Making an appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Avivo strongly encourages applicants to be fully vaccinated including COVID-19 and the seasonal flu vaccination.
Avivo values a diverse workforce with different life experiences, skills and backgrounds including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ and people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds
