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Form of workPart-Time, 2 Days/Week
Are you a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with a passion for community service? Charlestown Caring Group is seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Community Service Registered Nurse on a part-time basis, working two days a week. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals in our community while taking a leadership role in the Care Coordination Team.
Responsibilities
As the Registered Nurse Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in the supervision and management of our Care Coordination Team a highly professional team with extensive experience in the aged care and disability sectors. Key responsibilities include:
Team Supervision and Management
- Oversee and lead the Care Coordination Team in delivering high-quality community nursing services.
- Provide guidance, support, and supervision to team members, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
Incident Review and Management
- Conduct thorough reviews of incidents, working closely with team members to ensure comprehensive understanding and resolution.
- Collaborate with the Support Services Team Leader and People and Culture Business Partner to address and manage incidents related to clinical areas, such as diabetes management, skin care, and medication management.
Education and Training
- Develop and implement educational programs focused on skill offering required for best practice community support health services focusing on diabetes management, skin care, and medication management.
- Ensure staff are well-educated and competent in recognising and reporting incidents, maintaining high standards of care.
Collaboration and Communication
- Foster effective communication within the team and across departments to ensure seamless coordination of care.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals and external partners to enhance the overall quality of care provided to our community.
Eligibility
- Valid and current Registered Nurse license.
- Proven experience in community nursing and leadership roles.
- Strong knowledge and expertise in clinical areas, specifically diabetes. management, skin care, and medication management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Current A.H.P.R.A Registration.
- Working with Children Check.
- NDIS Worker Screening check.
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module ' Quality, Safety & You'.
- First Aid Certificate & Level 2 (including CPR).
- Federal Police Criminal Record Check.
- Evidence of Immunisation history including C19 digital certificate and current flu vaccine.
- Reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle.
- Smart Phone with active voicemail & access to the internet.
- Manual Handling Competency.
- Current and valid Driver’s Licence and insured, reliable motor vehicle.
Desirable
- Aged Care, Community or Disability Experience within the community setting
- 12 months post grad experience is preferred but not essential
What Benefits Await you?
- NFP salary packaging benefits (potentially increase your take-home pay).
- Customisable work hours that suit your schedule.
- 'Refer a friend' Bonus program.
- Remuneration for both travel time and distance travelled.
- Permanent Part-time or Casual available.
- Free Employee Assistance program service anytime you need health and wellbeing support.
Who We Are
Charlestown Caring Group is an Australian not-for-profit organisation providing home care and support services across the community of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie regions since 1979. We provide the finest care to our clientele within Disability, Veterans Health, Aged Care and private services.
Our team embodies the ethos of "here for people" by offering dependable, high-quality, and respectful Community Services in people’s homes.
Our Commitment
Charlestown Caring Group supports a workplace culture of respect, zero harm and welcoming in all that we do. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to being a; child-safe organisation, that values diversity, inclusion and equality of our people. We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in. We encourage people of all cultures, veterans, genders, ages, LGBTIQ+, or abilities to apply.
To learn more about working with Charlestown Caring Group, we encourage you to visit our website https://www.charlestowncaring.org.au/
