Registered Nurse / Enrolled Nurse / Medication-Trained Care Worker (Ingleburn)

Registered Nurse / Enrolled Nurse / Medication-Trained Care Worker (Ingleburn)

23 Aug
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PRIME CREABILITY
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Ingleburn

23 Aug

PRIME CREABILITY

Ingleburn

Location: Ingleburn, NSW 2565

Hours: 2 hours per shift

Availability: 7 days per week

Employment Type: Casual

About the Role

Prime Care Ability is seeking a reliable and experienced Registered Nurse (RN), Enrolled Nurse (EN), or suitably qualified medication-trained care professional to provide regular in-home support to a client living with dementia and requiring daily insulin administration.

This is an ongoing community-based role requiring a person who is dependable, clinically competent and comfortable working with a client who requires medication support and supervision at his home.

Key Responsibilities

- Attend the client's home for a 2-hour shift
- Provide daily insulin administration in accordance with the client's prescribed medication/diabetes management plan and within the worker's scope of practice
- Monitor the client for relevant signs and symptoms and report any concerns appropriately
- Support safe medication administration and maintain accurate medication records
- Provide appropriate support to a client living with dementia
- Monitor and report changes in the client's condition, behaviour or wellbeing
- Follow the client's care plan, medication orders and clinical instructions
- Maintain appropriate documentation after each visit
- Communicate with family members and the care team when required
- Report medication incidents, missed doses, adverse reactions or other clinical concerns promptly
- Maintain client privacy, dignity and confidentiality
- Follow all relevant organisational policies, procedures and infection-control requirements

Essential Requirements Applicants must have one of the following:

- Registered Nurse (RN) with current AHPRA registration; or
- Enrolled Nurse (EN) with current AHPRA registration; or
- Appropriate and recognised medication administration qualification/competency, such as:
- HLTHPS007 – Administer and Monitor Medications, or
- CHCCS424B – Administer and Monitor Medications, or




- An appropriate recognised equivalent/current medication administration competency.

Applicants must be appropriately trained, competent and authorised to administer insulin within their scope of practice and applicable requirements.

Other Requirements

- Experience with insulin administration and diabetes management
- Experience supporting people with dementia is highly desirable
- Strong understanding of medication safety
- Valuable clinical observation and reporting skills
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently in a client's home
- Current First Aid and CPR
- NDIS Worker Screening Check and/or Police Check, as applicable
- Australian working rights
- Reliable transport
- Professional, punctual and dependable

Availability This role requires consistent availability across 7 days of the week.

The shifts are approximately 2 hours per day, with the exact shift time to be discussed based on the client's care requirements.

Applicants who can commit to regular ongoing shifts will be highly regarded.

Location The client is located in Ingleburn NSW 2565.

Applicants living in Ingleburn, Campbelltown, Macquarie Fields, Glenfield, Liverpool, Casula, Edmondson Park or surrounding areas are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Prime Care Ability?

- Ongoing regular work
- Consistent client and shift
- Community-based care
- Supportive care team
- Competitive casual rates based on qualifications and experience
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the life of a person living with dementia

How to Apply Please submit your resume and include:
- Your qualification (RN / EN / medication-trained care worker)
- Medication administration qualification/competency
- Experience with insulin administration
- Experience working with dementia clients
- Your availability across the 7 days of the week
- Your preferred shift times
- Your location/suburb and approximate distance from Ingleburn

Only applicants who meet the relevant qualification, competency and scope-of-practice requirements for the role will be considered. Pay: $58,135.13 – $110,810.07 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Registered Nurse / Enrolled Nurse / Medication-Trained Care Worker (Ingleburn)
🏢 PRIME CREABILITY
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