Aged Care Community Registered Nurse

Right at Home Northern Rivers is growing, and we are looking for an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our community care team. Rather than being based in a hospital or facility, you will provide high-quality clinical care in clients' own homes, building meaningful relationships and supporting people to remain independent, safe and connected to their communities.

Responsibilities

Conducting comprehensive clinical assessments and reviews; Developing and reviewing individualised care plans; Providing wound care and medication management; Monitoring changes in health and responding appropriately to clinical concerns; Supporting clients living with complex and chronic health conditions; Providing clinical advice and guidance to Care Partners; Liaising with GPs, allied health and other healthcare professionals; Maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation; Completing incident reporting and clinical follow-up where required; Promoting dignity, independence, safety and person-centred care

Requirements

Current AHPRA registration; Experience in aged care, community care, primary care or a similar clinical setting; Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills; Experience with wound care, dementia and chronic health conditions; Excellent communication and documentation skills; The ability to work autonomously while being part of a collaborative team; A current Australian driver's licence; Current CPR certification; Relevant Police Check and NDIS requirements, where applicable

Benefits

Flexibility to choose 3–5 days per week in a full-time or part-time capacity; Clinical autonomy; Meaningful client relationships; Support from an established clinical and management team; Opportunity to grow with a growing Northern Rivers team; Access to ongoing training, learning opportunities and professional development; Varied community-based role; Provided systems, resources and support to deliver quality care