Enrolled or Registered Nurse (Care Ambassador) – Job Description
Nurse Next Door is looking for a superstar Care Ambassador, 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 a leading home care service provider operating in Australia, Canada, the USA and the UK. We are consistently recognised as an employer of choice and constantly on the lookout for the best people to help others live life to their full potential. We’re more than just home care, we strive to provide companionship and a life of possibility.
We're 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, with the backing of world-class technologies and systems.
What you may be looking for in a role
- To empower clients to keep living life to the fullest in their own homes, beyond just existing.
- To enjoy an award-winning company culture that values innovation. We say yes when others don't.
- A "never boring" mix of duties
- A career path to Care Designer and beyond
- Great work-life balance, variety, and flexibility
- Full Time Leadership Position
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:
- Provision of support to clients
- Client First Visits
- Care Plan development and review
- People Leadership: provide training and support to caregivers
- Scheduling collaboration
- Administration and record keeping
Why we’ll love you
- Experience as an Enrolled or Registered Nurse. 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 recognised for being disruptive and innovative within the healthcare space.
- 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 through our world-class training and development program.
- 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
- Strong computer skills, proficient in G-Suite (Docs, Sheet, Drives, Calendar)
- 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