Job Description
Registered Nurse – Clinical Management & Training
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In Home Care Team @ Palm Cove
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Casual Pay Range: $***** - $***** Weekday $****** to $****** Saturday
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Our service-for-one at Palm Cove, is losing a valued RN. They have played an integral part in developing the nursing role on our team. They have established the foundations of competency-based training for our high-intensity support workers. They have supported our person through some chronic health challenges. Through their own research and specialist advice, they have trialled successful solutions.
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They have been caring, committed and flexible. Living and working at the northern beaches, they have been able to provide some 2 hr drop-in shifts as needed, (eg. for client assessment or support worker training), in addition to working a small number of direct care shifts. They have enjoyed their role on our person-centred team and we will be sad to lose them.
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We are looking forward to welcoming our next registered nurse for a clinical
management/training
role. We are seeking a registered nurse from the northern beaches for this varied position that offers work/life balance.
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This role would suit an experienced nurse who enjoys developing the skills of others and supporting long term caregivers. Values that support in-home over institutional care would be an advantage. Your client's home is a calm environment; his purpose-built 'zen space'.
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Bring your clinical skills, empathy and capacity for staff training. Provide a supportive leadership role on a team that provides holistic, individualized care to a medically vulnerable person.
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We are seeking a good human for this role. A person who can commit to supporting their team, in a friendly,



slower paced workplace. A detailed handover and orientation will be provided by our outgoing RN and key members of our care team.
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Current registration with AHPRA as an RN
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Confidence in your ability to provide clinical oversight for a medically vulnerable person
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Confidence to provide competency-based training for a high intensity support team, as per NDIS requirements.
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Capacity to provide clear, step-by-step written instructions to the non-medical care team when care needs change
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The ability to follow tasks through to completion, eg. taking responsibility for the completion and management of staff training records
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The ability to work collaboratively with the legal guardian, presenting options for discussion when time permits
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The ability to take decisive action in a health emergency
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Experience working as a community nurse would be highly valued
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Key Responsibilities
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We are seeking a Registered Nurse, to provide clinical oversight, training, mentoring and clinical administration to our team of 8 support workers in collaboration with the client's legal guardian and our 2 other nurses.
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Clinical Administration
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Provide step-by-step written instructions to our support team when care needs change.
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Develop training resources, organize pathology samples and new medications as required.




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Manage telehealth appointments and home visits as needed. Provide a written record of medical appointments for the team and legal guardian.
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Maintain accurate records of competency-based training delivered to individual team members.
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Training and Supportive Supervision
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Be a supportive mentor and leader. Provide training and guidance to our support workers on topics such as:
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Hand hygiene and infection control
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Giving and recording medication
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Taking and recording vital signs
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Pressure wound prevention
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Complex bowel care (training provided by our outgoing RN)
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Basic wound care
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Catheter care when required.
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Liaise with Medical Practitioners & Key Family Members
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Our man has a great GP, a private Rehab Consultant, and a full allied health team. A person-centred approach achieves the best health outcomes. There will be opportunities to consult with our man's parent/guardian regarding his health history. They will rely on you to present treatment options as discussed with his medical practitioners, and be a sounding board to assist them to make any significant health decisions.
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Provide Person-Centred Care on Direct Dare Shifts
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Hours
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******* hours per week made up of the following hours to start:
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8am to 10am Tuesdays and Saturdays (patient assessment and staff supervision)
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1 – 7pm Wednesdays (direct care shift)
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2 – 4 hrs per week for individual staff training and non-clinical work
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Participation in fortnightly meetings on Thursday afternoons eg. 2 – 4pm
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Anticipated Start Date: 7th to 21st of October ****

📌 Registered Nurse (Queensland)
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