Job Description

Registered Nurse - Afternoon and Night Shift

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Registered Nurse – Overnight and Afternoon Shifts | One-on-One Community Nursing | Cairns

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Make a genuine difference every shift.

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Nurse Next Door Cairns is seeking compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurses to join our growing clinical team, providing one-on-one nursing support for a participant living in his own home.

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This is a unique opportunity to step away from busy ward environments and provide high-quality, person-centred nursing care in a calm home setting. You'll have the time to build rapport, deliver holistic care, and focus on one participant while being supported by an experienced clinical leadership team.

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Whether you have a background in community nursing, acute care, emergency, intensive care or another clinical setting, we would love to hear from you.

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About the role

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- One-on-one nursing support in the participant's home
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- Above-award pay rates plus applicable penalty rates
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- Comprehensive paid orientation and competency-based training
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- Ongoing clinical support from experienced Nurse Coordinators and our Director of Clinical Operations
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- Opportunity to expand your skills in complex community nursing while working in a supportive environment
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About you

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You are a Registered Nurse who enjoys working independently while delivering compassionate, high-quality care. You are calm, reliable and committed to providing protected, respectful and person-centred support.

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You will have:

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- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
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- Overnight and afternoon availability
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- Strong communication and clinical assessment skills
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- A compassionate and qualified approach to care
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- The ability to work autonomously while knowing support is always available when required
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- Current CPR certificate
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- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
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- Current Australian driver's licence
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Previous experience in disability, community or complex care is welcomed but not essential. We provide comprehensive orientation and ongoing clinical support to help you succeed in the role.

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Why Nurse Next Door Cairns?

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At Nurse Next Door, we believe nursing is about more than clinical care. It's about building trust, preserving dignity and helping people live safely and independently in their own homes.

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When you join our team, you'll enjoy:

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- Supportive and approachable clinical leadership
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- A positive team culture where your contribution is genuinely valued
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- Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development
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- Meaningful one-on-one nursing relationships
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- The chance to make a real difference in someone's everyday life
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If you're looking for a rewarding nursing role where quality of care comes first and you can truly connect with the person you're supporting, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Registered Nurse - Afternoon and Night Shift (Cairns Regional)
🏢 Nurse Next Door
📍 Cairns Regional