AddressEnrolled Nurse (Care Ambassador) – Job Description
Nurse Next Door is looking for a superstar Care Supervisor/Coordinator, who will ensure that our clients are safe and happy in their own homes.
We are dedicated to delivering flexible in-home care options to those in the aged care and disability sectors, helping people to live more fulfilling lives both at home and in the wider community.
Our Story
Nurse Next Door is Making Lives Better every day for our clients and care team through our 4 core values :
- Admire People
- WOW Customer Experience
- Find a Better Way
- Passionate About Making a Difference
We are dedicated to delivering flexible in-home nursing, caregiving, and companionship care options up to 24/7 to those in the aged care and disability sector.
Nurse Next Door Cairns is looking for a permanent part time Enrolled Nurse who will assume a SUPERVISORY ROLE as our Care Ambassador for our Atherton Tablelands region.
What you may be looking for in a role
- A career path to Care Designer and beyond
- Great work-life balance, variety, and flexibility
- Leadership Position
Responsibilities:
Happier Ageing is at the heart of what we do — enabling people to live at home as long as possible, doing what they love to do.
Your Next Adventure
As a Care Ambassador, you are responsible for initiating Happier Ageing experiences for Clients and Caregivers. as well as supporting the daily operations of the business. In every Client care situation, you seek innovative solutions. You are able to support with delegated care management from the first visit to end of service. You will drive results through the following main duties and responsibilities:
Clinical Duties:
- Execute on the client's care plan as outlined by the Care Designer.
- Help clients with their ADL's (Activities of Daily Living)
- Assist clients with transfers, ambulation and exercises.
- Wound care and assessment.
- Bowel management.
- Medication administration.
- Palliative Care
- Complete records and documentation accurately and thoroughly.
Management Duties:
- Report to Care Designer and Director on a regular basis
- Create and update person-centred care plans.
- Collaborate with patients’ families, friends, and medical team in implementing care plans.
- Follow-up with patients to evaluate progress, promote continuity of care, and ensure improved health outcomes.
- Conduct regular supervisory visits to ensure policies and procedures are followed by all staff.
- Handle complaints and other issues.
- Assist with Staff Education and Training
- Assist with Staff Recruitment
- Assist Care Designer with Rostering
- Administration and record keeping
Why we’ll love you
- Home Care experience an advantage but not necessary.
- Passionate about making a difference.
- A self-led leader with the ability to take responsibility for their behaviour and success.
- Embrace advice and coaching to be the best you can be.
- Ability to identify and report client care concerns to the Care Designer.
Why you’ll love us
- Our people promise! We want to be the next step in your career, and provide opportunities for career growth and progression.
- An award-winning culture
- We care and appreciate the compassion and care you show towards our Clients.
- We’ll guide you, while also giving you the opportunity to thrive on your own two feet.
- We celebrate and recognise every achievement, no matter how big or small.
- You’ll build lasting relationships with everyone you meet, from clients to carers.
- Update and revise your skills.
- Autonomy and lots of flexibility.
- Mobile phone and laptop computer provided.
Mandatory Requirements
- AHPRA registration
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- National Police Check (Unsupervised / Vulnerable people)
- Working With Children Check
- NDIS Worker Screener Check
- Car and valid Australian driver’s license
- Available at least 6 days per week
Experience Requirements
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Organisational, planning, time management and multi-tasking skills
- Customer service and leadership background considered an asset
- Experience in the disability sector or with in-home care is an advantage but not a requirement
- Strong computer skills preferred, proficient in G-Suite (Docs, Sheet, Drives, Calendar)
