About the Role
Community Home Care Services is seeking a compassionate, experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in Chester Hill.
This is a full-time fixed-term position providing maternity leave cover for an initial period of 1–2 years, with the possibility of extension subject to organisational requirements and performance.
This is a full-time opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about providing high-quality, person-centered care and supporting clients to remain safe, independent and comfortable in their own homes.
Job Description
As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for providing professional nursing care to clients in their homes and community settings. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Conducting comprehensive nursing assessments and developing individualised care plans.
- Providing high quality clinical care in accordance with each client's needs and care plan.
- Monitoring clients' health, wellbeing and changes in clinical condition.
- Administering medications and providing medication management as required.
- Wound care, continence care and other nursing interventions within your scope of practice.
- Liaising with GPs, allied health professionals, hospitals, families and other healthcare providers.
- Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation and progress notes.
- Supporting clients to achieve their health, wellbeing and independence goals.
- Providing education and guidance to clients, families and carers.
- Identifying and escalating changes in a client's condition or potential health and safety risks.
- Ensuring all care is delivered in accordance with relevant legislation, professional standards, organisational policies and procedures.
- Contributing to continuous improvement and maintaining a high standard of client-focused care.
What We Expect From You
We are looking for someone who is:
- A Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
- Experienced in community, home care, aged care or a similar healthcare environment.
- Compassionate, respectful and committed to person-centred care.
- Confident working independently while also being a collaborative team member.
- Strong in clinical assessment, decision making and communication.
- Organised, reliable and able to manage competing priorities.
- Professional and committed to maintaining client confidentiality and dignity.
- Able to build positive relationships with clients, families and healthcare professionals.
- Comfortable using clinical documentation systems and completing accurate records.
- Committed to maintaining professional development and current clinical knowledge.
- Able to work in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements.
- Strong ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Why Join Us?
- Full-time employment opportunity.
- Meaningful work supporting people in their own homes and communities.
- Supportive and professional team environment.
- Opportunity to build strong relationships with clients and make a genuine difference.
- Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Training available
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
