Enrolled Nurse - Macquarie Park

Care1 is currently seeking enthusiastic and reliable Enrolled Nurses to provide care and support to to clients living in SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation) housing in Macquarie Park.

Specialist disability accommodation (SDA) is a range of housing designed for people with extreme functional impairment or very high support needs. SDA dwellings have accessible features to help residents live more independently and allow other supports to be delivered better or more safely.  

We are an organisation that hires for attitude and provides fully funded training to the right people to develop the right skills for what we do. If you have a passion for care and a willingness to learn, we encourage you to apply. This is a fantastic opportunity to undertake a career with meaning.

The specifics: 24/7 supports with shifts available in the AM, PM and active overnight shifts on a casual or permanent part-time basis with ongoing shifts available. 

About Care1

Care1 is an Australian owned and operated disability support and health care agency based in Sydney – operating across NSW, Canberra and Queensland. We provide support services to individuals in the community, with the purpose of delivering the highest level of care possible.

At Care1 our motto is ‘People First’. But this isn’t just something we say - it’s something we live and breathe every day. Care1 was founded on the belief that every person deserves the best care and the best quality of life possible. But we also believe in ‘People First’ when it comes to our employees.

One of the first things you’ll notice when you start working with the team at Care1 is that we’re a little different to our competitors. You’ll quickly learn that our team is down-to-earth and passionate about making a difference to the lives of people in care.

If you are reliable, caring and looking for a rewarding and challenging career we would love to hear from you!

Why work for Care1?

• Weekly pay and highly competitive pay rates, including penalty rates and loadings
• Flexibility and variety of shifts to suit individual schedules
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Fully funded training and opportunities for ongoing training and development
• Rewards and recognition program
• A friendly and supportive work environment
• The opportunity to make a real difference!

What our people have to say about working with us

“I have been working for Care1 for more than four years. I thank Care1 for giving me the chance to participate in training courses that have helped me gain more confidence in my career. I have been awarded Certificate IV in Disability and Certificate III in Home and Community Care, completed Brain Injury and Bowel Care courses and Work Health and Safety. Care1 provides staff with a great atmosphere of teamwork, and the managers are very friendly and efficient, which helps us to provide a quality service to our clients. I am proud to work for Care1,” Louisa. Y, Community Support Worker.

About Care1

An Australian owned medium-sized health care agency servicing clients in Queensland, Canberra, Greater Sydney, and regional areas within NSW.

Care1 launched in 2006 out of the desire to create a health-care agency with an unwavering commitment to providing reliable, responsive and consistent support to people requiring quality care. Our range of services includes attendant care, personal care, respite, transport and domestic assistance services. We have particular expertise supporting community-based clients with disabilities and in particular clients with complex care needs including people with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI) and Spinal Injuries.

About the Role

Provide high level support to clients to ensure that personal and rehabilitation goals outlined in the care plan are being met to best practice standards with the aim of improving quality of life and generating positive outcomes. 

You’ll ensure optimal comfort for our clients by assisting with activities of daily living and other care as determined by the needs and the care plans of the clients we support. Due to the nature and complexity our clients disability, candidates must have relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting clients with high complexity clinical needs
• Personal care: bowel care, showering, dressing, grooming and medication assistance
• Clinical management: High flow oxygen management, PEG management and feeding, manual handling, tracheostomy and ventilation management, suction and airway management
• Domestic assistance: light housework (cleaning, laundry and meal preparation)
• Monitoring the well-being of clients and reporting on their progress
• Social Activities: transporting clients to their appointments, shopping, any planned social activity

Essential Criteria:

• Nursing Registration with AHPRA
• Right to Work in Australia (such as passport, birth certificate etc).
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain before employment
• Driver license and reliable vehicle
• NDISWC
• Working with Children Check
• Covid-19 Vaccine Digital Certificate 

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in in tracheostomy and ventilation management, suctioning and airway management and manual handling.
• Experience providing complex care (bowel care, catheter care, wound management, acquired brain injury, dysphagia, behaviour support).
• Previous community nursing experience is an advantage along with a genuine desire to support people with disabilities to live a higher quality of life will be highly regarded.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.