At Southern Cross Care WA, we help people live extraordinary lives every day, connected to communities.
About the role and where you will be working:
As a RN in Home Care, you’ll be part of our wider clinical team that provides quality & client-focused care in people’s homes. We’re committed to offering tailored services and making the time we spend with clients as valuable as possible.
Whilst you’ll be reporting to our Team Lead Clinical Care, our team will also look to you for support and advice on clinical matters.
This position comes with a company vehicle and fuel card with a casual contract on offer!
Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Regularly liaise with our Care Coordinators & external allied health / medical professionals.
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Share your clinical knowledge. Support, mentor & train our Enrolled Nurses.
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Undertake wound care, monitor medication. Assist with chronic illness & continence.
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Develop and maintain trust with our clients.
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Go above & beyond to assist clients achieve desired health outcomes.
About you:
Willingness to embrace the values of Southern Cross Care WA and rewarding industry and how it plays into the specific role applied for.
Problem solving comes naturally, and you don’t sweat the small stuff. This role would be well-suited if you have some aged care or community care experience.
You’re comfortable working on your own with wounds, diabetic treatment, continence & medication support, and have an advanced understanding of dementia.
Home care workers do a lot of driving each day, so you'll need to enjoy being out on the road.
To be considered for this role you’ll need:
- AHPRA registration – Registered Nurse.
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At least 4 years experience as an AHPRA Registered Nurse
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Initiative and ability to effectively prioritise & multi task.
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Great interpersonal & communication skills.
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Ability to quickly learn & use new software for record keeping.
At Southern Cross Care WA, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where employees feel valued, supported and empowered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
When you join us, you'll become part of a purpose-driven organisation that helps people live extraordinary lives, connected to communities. In return, we'll support your growth, wellbeing and career through a range of benefits including:
Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits
Corporate Health Insurance discounts
To express your interest, please apply with an up-to-date resume. A cover letter outlining your experience / suitability is preferred.
Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care WA is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health, care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness.
Our dedicated and passionate team of around 1100 employees and 130 volunteers, deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolio.
Our promise to our clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we;
Listen, Act, Do not give up, Work as one.
Southern Cross Care WA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.
For more information on the services, we provide visit: scrosswa.org.au
Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care WA Inc. Group.
