19 Aug
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Distinction at Home Care
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Brisbane
19 Aug
Distinction at Home Care
Brisbane
The Clinical Nurse at Distinction at Home Care is responsible for providing comprehensive clinical assessment, care planning, care coordination, and ongoing monitoring of clients receiving services in the community. This includes older persons receiving Aged Care Services, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants, Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) clients, and privately funded clients. The Clinical Nurse delivers person-centered, evidence-based nursing care that promotes health, wellbeing, independence, dignity, safety, and quality of life. The role provides clinical leadership, supports secure service delivery, and contributes to the organization's clinical governance framework. The Clinical Nurse reports to the Clinical Care Manager and works collaboratively with clients, families, support workers, allied health specialists, medical practitioners, and external stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
Conducting comprehensive nursing assessments within the client's home workplace
Identifying health concerns, clinical risks, support needs, and goals of care
Developing, implementing, reviewing, and evaluating individualized care plans
Undertaking risk assessments including falls risk, skin integrity, continence, medication management, manual handling, and environmental safety
Delivering nursing care within clients' homes and community settings
Wound assessment and management
Medication management and administration
Catheter and continence management
Chronic disease management and monitoring
Delegating care activities in accordance with NMBA standards and organisational policies
About you
Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
Minimum 3 years' post-registration nursing experience
Current unrestricted Australian Driver License and reliable vehicle
Current National Police Check
NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
Current First Aid and CPR certification
Demonstrated knowledge of community nursing, aged care, disability support, chronic disease management, and palliative care
Sound understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards, NDIS Practice Standards, DVA Community Nursing requirements, and relevant legislation
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📌 Clinical Nurse Brisbane City
🏢 Distinction at Home Care
📍 Brisbane