LOCATION: Community Based (Rockingham & Surrounding Areas)
REPORTS TO: Clinical Nurse Manager
SHIFTS:
Fortnightly clinical hours: Fridays, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm.
ABOUT US:
The Support Space is more than a service provider, we are a disability hub offering consulting, tutoring, support work and nursing services.
We pride ourselves on matching the right Nurse to each participant, our matchmaking approach ensures participants have choice and control and you will be part of a team that truly cares.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILTIES
KEY AREA:
- Work within the Registered Nurse Scope of Professional Practice to ensure safe and appropriate Participant care.
- Carry out comprehensive and accurate Participant assessments.
- Formulate and implement comprehensive nursing care and individualised care planning for community-based Participant’s.
- Review, evaluate and update Participant assessments and care plans when required and as per The Support Space policies.
- Support Participant independence throughout their healthcare journey.
- Manage medication in accordance with facility procedures and professional guidelines.
DOCUMENTATION AND RECORD KEEPING:
- Collate information from Participant’s progress notes and complete all documentation to the required legislative and accreditation standard.
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT:
- Identify areas for improvement by using the continuous quality improvement approach to problem solving.
- Participate in quality assurance programs and policy reviews.
- Attend in-service education and meetings where appropriate and demonstrate keen interest in, and attendance at, professional development sessions.
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH:
- Comply with NDIS Standards, legislation and policies governing practice.
- Ensure a safe working environments is provided for employees and volunteers.
- Model compliance with relevant legislation, professional standards, policies, procedures and instructions.
- Ensure that all risk,
hazards and incidents are investigated, and adequate controls applied.
- Participant in Participant Risk and Hazard Assessments to mitigate risks for Participants and employees.
LEADERSHIP:
- Mentor, supervise and educate Support Workers and Enrolled Nurses.
- Assume an appropriate level of responsibility and supervise and Support Workers and Enrolled Nurses.
- Effectively project self as a role model for other staff.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Current AHPRA Registration
- Experience in Tracheostomy, Enteral Feeding, Ventilation, Catheter Management and other high intensity skills
- National Police Clearance Check
- NDIS Clearance Check
- Working with Children’s Check
- Drivers Licence & Reliable Vehicle
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Completion
- Ability to work occasional evenings, overnight and weekends
- Ability to undertake manual handling tasks (including but not limited to lifting, bending)
- Excellent time management and documentation skills
- Robust communication and relationship building skills
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within a team environment
DESIRABLE:
- Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
- Current Manual Handling Certificate
- Certificate IV Training and Assessment
- Experience in Disability Care Services or community care services
- Advanced/Intermediate knowledge of the Disability Sector
- Experience with training and mentoring staff
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
- Competitive and attractive pay
- Ongoing training and development opportunities including FREE access to our upskill and learning portal
- A supportive and collaborative work culture
- Varied rosters to maintain work-life balance
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I APPLY?
We will start the shortlisting and interviewing process straight away so if you are interested in becoming part of The Support Space team, apply today – we would love to hear from you!
Please note: We do not accept phone inquiries or email applications. Due to the high volume of applications only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
📌 Registered Nurse (Rockingham)
🏢 The Support Space
📍 Rockingham
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