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Form of workNurses are at the heart of what we do, if you are a kind, caring and compassionate individual who is passionate about Making Lives Better® ....
Nurse Next Door has the perfect opportunity for you!
Nurse Next Door is a certified Great Places to Work. We are looking to build our care team with a range of experienced Enrolled or Registered Nurses who are wanting to provide real continuity of care (i.e. regular clients) and are looking to work around 15-20 hours per week or more.
Nurse Next Door is a premium home care service provider that enables people to live a fulfilling life at home for as long as possible, regardless of age or ability. We are dedicated to delivering flexible in-home nursing care options to those in the Aged Care and Disability sector, ranging from 24/7 care to one-hour visits for wound care or diabetes management.
We Make 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
Positions Available
- Enrolled Nurse
- Registered Nurse
About the Role
Making Lives Better® and Happier Ageing® is at the heart of what we do — enabling members of our ageing and disabled community to live a fulfilling life at home as long as possible, doing what they love to do.
We provide around-the-clock care, so visits may be scheduled morning, afternoon, evening, and/ or overnight to meet our client's needs.
Responsibilities
Depending on the specific needs of your clients, you will be required to apply your knowledge, clinical judgement and/ or practical experience in a variety of areas including but not necessarily limited to:
- Catheter Care (e.g. IDC, SPC)
- Wound Care and Management
- Bowel Care and/ or Continence Management
- Medication Management
- Respiratory Care
- Diabetes Management
- Spinal Care Management
Additionally, you will:
- Provide a premium care experience to our clients that is genuine, compassionate and personalised;
- Deliver care in accordance with the client's care plan that has been developed by a senior member of the clinical team (i.e. always a Registered Nurse);
- Meet the safety needs of the client and use equipment safely and properly;
- Complete records and documentation accurately and thoroughly;
- Conduct Nursing Assessments (e.g. general health, wound care, continence and/or product needs).
Other Skills & Experience
- Passionate about making a difference;
- Community nursing will be a significant advantage;
- Subacute and disability experience;
- Ability to identify and report client care concerns to management as needed;
- Ability to redirect or deescalate behaviours;
Benefits
- “Making Lives Better” Employee Rewards program (A Wellness program including discounts and cash back at hundreds of retailers)
- Flexible working hours
- Career development opportunities
- Work with a supportive and dynamic team
Mandatory Requirements
- A self-led leader with the ability to take responsibility for your own behaviour & success;
- Coachable, open to learning from others and receptive to feedback;
- Current AHPRA Registration
- Registered or Enrolled Nurse
- CPR & First Aid Certification
- Car & Valid Drivers Licence
- National Police Check (Aged Care/ Vulnerable Persons Sector)
- Working With Children Check (e.g. QLD ‘Blue Card’)
- NDIS Worker Screener clearance (e.g. QLD ‘Yellow Card’)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Completion
