Job description:
- Deliver high-standard, person-centered nursing care to NDIS participants within their approved plan, adhering to clinical best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments, develop and review health care plans in collaboration with participants, families, support staff, and health professionals.
- Administer medications, manage wound care, monitor chronic health conditions, and respond to clinical emergencies.
- Maintain accurate, objective, and timely clinical records and documentation in line with NDIS and organisational policies.
- Provide education and clinical support to participants, their families, and support staff, promoting health literacy and participant choice and control.
- Identify and report early and current indicators of discrimination, exploitation, neglect, abuse, violence, or other violations of participant rights.
- Participate in Care Team Meetings, reviews, and clinical meetings to contribute to participant care planning and problem resolution.
- Support the implementation of participant risk management and safe work systems for clinical services.
- Work in partnership with other disability services, advocacy groups, allied health professionals, and community agencies to optimise participant outcomes.
Organisation Culture and Practice
- Actively promote and reflect organisational values consistent with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and NDIS principles.
- Demonstrate cultural responsiveness and uphold participant dignity, choice, and control in all clinical interactions.
- Collaborate with management and peers to enhance clinical service models, systems, and governance frameworks.
- Contribute to workforce development by mentoring support workers on health-related matters and participating in clinical supervision and reflective practice.
- Engage meaningfully with participants, families, and staff to inform them of improvements in clinical practice and service delivery.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of contemporary disability and health care practices.
Establish Systems to Support Health and Manage Risk
- Empower participants to understand and manage their health conditions while supporting informed risk-taking.
- Identify and manage workplace safety and clinical risks, escalating concerns as per policy.
- Maintain compliance with infection control, medication management, and incident reporting systems.
- Deliver training and guidance to support workers in providing safe and effective participant care.
- Monitor and contribute to continuous improvement in clinical systems, processes, and outcomes.
Qualification and Requirements
- Mandatory - Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Mandatory - Preferred qualifications in Disability, Community Health, Mental Health, or a related field.
- Mandatory - Current Worker Screening Check and NDIS Worker Orientation Module completion.
- Demonstrated understanding of the NDIS Practice Standards and Code of Conduct.
- Valid driver's license
Experience
- Experience providing person-centered, evidence-based nursing care, preferably in community, disability, or NDIS environments.
- Strong understanding of clinical governance, risk management, and incident reporting systems.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience liaising with families, health professionals, and external agencies.
- Skills in health assessments, care planning, medication management, and clinical documentation.
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- High-level clinical reasoning, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong organisational, time management, and prioritisation skills.
- Ability to build trust and rapport with participants, families, and staff.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and clinical information systems.
- Commitment to continuous professional learning and cultural responsiveness.
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Pay: $75,000.00 – $78,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
Experience:
- Case Manager-Clinical Nurse: 1 year (Required)
- Nursing Experience in Home Care Setting: 1 year (Required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse? (Required)
- Do you have an active NDIS Workers Screening Check (Required)
Work Location: In person
