Registered Nurse - Home Care - Wagga
Wagga Wagga NSW 2650, Australia Req #592
Tuesday, 29 October 2024
Discover a career where care goes both ways!
* Location - Wagga
* Permanent Part Time 15 hrs per week
* Pay rate – competitive hourly + superannuation
* Not for profit employer, so you pay less tax!
Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! We are celebrating 30 years of providing care and we now have 5000+ employees working with us. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Registered Nurse to join our Home & Community Team. You will be providing comprehensive assessment, nursing care and evaluation of care in order to allow clients with more complex health needs to achieve their health care goals and to continue living in their own home.
About the Role
* Providing direct clinical nursing care to our clients in their homes in line with best practice nursing procedures
* The duties will be varied and will include clinical assessments, dressings, medication assessment and catheter changing
* Develop a holistic nursing care plan in collaboration with client, carer, Care Advisor and Allied health where relevant
* Provide safe, quality nursing practice to clients with specific needs and/or complex needs eg. Wound care, palliative care, education and support
* Liaise with all parties involved the care of the client to maintain holistic health care and wellbeing
* Ensure all documentation is accurate and completed in a professional and timely manner
* Working in a safe manner to protect yourself, your colleagues and clients closely following all policies and procedures
To be successful in this role you’ll need
* A kind heart and genuine passion for providing high quality care to the elderly
* Current AHPRA registration following completion of a Bachelor of Nursing or similar
* Minimum 3 years post graduate nursing experience
* Experience in clinical assessments – PAS & RUDAS
* Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
* Sound computer skills especially Microsoft Office products and ability to pick up new systems
* Drivers license and a reliable vehicle
* Willingness to apply for a Police Check and NDIS clearance
What we can offer you
* Competitive hourly pay rate and kms reimbursed (99 cents per km)
* No Shift work!
* Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax
* Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits
* Paid Parental leave
* Long Service leave after 5 years
* 40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you choose to move
* A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds
We know you have many choices of employer - choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded.
Apply online now!
Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.
Hello Recruitment Agencies, thanks for thinking of us. Right now, we’re looking to fill this opportunity directly so if we do need your assistance we’ll be in touch.
Other details
* Job family Registered Nurse
* Pay type Hourly
* Employment indicator Individual Contributor
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