Enrolled or Registered Nurse
Job No:
S3782
Location:
Anglicare SQ - Community Aged & Disability - West Moreton, QLD
About the Position
Anglicare’s Western Queensland Community Aged & Disability teams provide support and services that enable our clients to maintain their independence - living happily and healthily within their own homes. We recognise that one size does not fit all, and working together is the key to great outcomes. Our non-clinical lifestyle programs are designed to support individual needs, incorporating the principles of social inclusion, choice and control, enablement, empowerment and independence; and our clinical supports include nursing and allied health care at home, along with domestic and personal assistance.
Our team in Booval are currently looking for either an Enrolled or Registered Nurse to join us on a casual basis, to support both aged clients and those with a disability. The Registered Nurse will provide comprehensive and accurate nursing assessments, and to plan care based on the outcomes of assessment utilising contemporary evidence based clinical knowledge and case management of clients. Enrolled Nurses work under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in the provision of total customer-centric nursing care. You will also assess individual needs of clients and work as part of a team to ensure nursing care achieved identified outcomes.
About You
As a Nurse with experience in the Community Aged & Disability sector, you will be flexible and enthusiastic, with a dedication to the care and support of our clients, and be able to offer:
- Background in either Enrolled or Registered nursing
- Strong clinical background and current knowledge of practices
- Skills in palliative care, wound care, medication management and post-acute care
- Robust community experience and a commitment to continuous improvement
- Proven ability to manage workload and ensure documentation is complete and up to date
- Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
- An ability to work effectively within a team environment, relating to a wide range of staff, management, clients and families
- Compassion and enthusiasm, with a friendly, approachable attitude
- Client-centred care to clients and their families which respects and protects their rights, privacy and wellbeing
You will also require a Degree in Nursing (for RN roles), current registration with AHPRA, a National Police Certificate and Queensland Driver Licence.
What We Offer
Anglicare is committed to building a highly skilled workforce, assisted by a dedicated management team. We support our staff with learning and development initiatives, an employee benefits program and progressive human resources management strategies, and are recognised as a leading employer in the non-profit sector. You will also enjoy:
- Working close to home and supporting your local community
- An opportunity to develop your knowledge and experience in community nursing
- Career progression and development in the form of internal and external training
- A balance of work and other commitments with casual hours
Show Your Interest
Apply now and be rewarded with a position that directly and positively influences the quality of life for our clients; working within an organisation that values your professional contribution and personal well-being.
Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health issues. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection.
Position Description - Registered Nurse
Position Description - Enrolled Nurse
JOB NUMBER S3782
For further information please contact
Jeramy Hope on 0429 053 360
Applications close Friday 8th February 2019
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position.
About Us
Every day the passionate staff and volunteers of Anglicare Southern Queensland are working to respond to growing community demand for our services. For over 140 years our staff have connected with people on every step of their life path, responding with compassion, creativity, commitment and courage to the needs of the members of our community who require support.
Whether it is providing nursing care and domestic assistance in the home, physiotherapy to enable the return of mobility, emergency accommodation for victims of domestic violence, working with foster carers in the care of vulnerable children, a safe caring environment for the elderly, skills training for young unemployed people or parental education and counselling, Anglicare is here, to offer the best quality support to enable you to live the life that you want
Anglicare has a workforce of over 2500 people in Queensland across residential aged care, community care and a range of social services programs and is a proud member of the Anglicare Australia network. We provide the support in partnership with government and other support organisations in response to identified care needs throughout Southeast Queensland.
Our Vision, Mission and Values