Registered Nurse - Community Care
Ozcare
We have a casual opportunity available for Registered Nurses supporting our clients within the Rockhampton region.
Your Role
As a Registered Nurse you’ll be looking after the most important people in our organisation – our clients. You will provide high-quality, evidence-based care across all age groups within the community, supporting a variety of clinical needs including complex wound care, palliative care, medication administration and chronic disease management. Your tasks will include:
Initial assessment of client needs and implementation of ongoing care, including coordination, case management and care planning
Delivering holistic, client-centred care in consultation with clients, families and the multidisciplinary team
Monitoring, evaluating and documenting client progress in line with professional and legal standards
Administering and reviewing medications, treatments and clinical interventions
Liaising with internal and external stakeholders and making referrals as required to support client outcomes
Maintaining accurate, timely documentation and contributing to continuous quality improvement initiatives
Your Attributes
We’re looking for a person who has what it takes to make a difference in our clients’ lives. You have:
A warm and caring nature with a genuine commitment to client wellbeing
Strong clinical knowledge and demonstrated competence in contemporary nursing practice
The willingness to go the extra mile and a positive attitude towards health and wellbeing
The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Excellent communication, problem solving and organisational skills
Flexibility to work a varied roster and respond to client and service needs
How You’ll Benefit
You’ll become part of the Ozcare family, and in addition to the training and support that you would expect, you will also receive:
Shift penalty rates
Private health insurance discounts
Uniform and laundry allowance
Employee Assistance Program
Role Requirements
Proof of immunity, or willingness to become vaccinated against, Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chicken Pox) and Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Current National Police Check (with validity in the past 3 years)
Current (P) PAID NDIS Worker Clearance
Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Current Queensland driver’s licence
Current CPR Certificate
Good computer and mobile device skills
We’re hiring smiles. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we acknowledge and thank them for their ongoing hard work, dedication and commitment to helping our clients live their best lives.
Welcoming All
We welcome everyone to become part of the Ozcare family regardless of belief, ethnic or social background, health and gender. Ozcare is the organisation it is today because of each person who is a part of it. This spirit of togetherness is reflected in our mission and values, and our commitment to reconciliation. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job details
Pay type
Hourly
Education level
Bachelor’s degree
Travel required
Yes
Hiring min rate
59.10 AUD
Hiring max rate