About Us We are a married couple with three children. Our son is aged eleven and has severe cerebral palsy. He requires 24/7 care. He has a team of nurses and support workers who help us to look after him in the family home. We are now looking to add another nurse and another support worker to his care team.
The care team collaborate to enrich our son’s life by helping him to stay well, protected and included in family and community activities. It involves driving him to regular appointments, to and from school, implementing a home exercise routine and a medication regime.
About You We are seeking a passionate skilled professional who is committed to delivering high-quality, personalised care. The successful candidate will be sensitive to the home environment and open to learning from the family and healthcare professionals.
Your Qualifications
Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse or Experienced Disability Support Worker
Current CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
Current full Australian Driver's License and confident safe driving skills.
Willing to regularly drive our wheelchair accessible van
A working with children check (or willingness to obtain)
Happy to do further short courses eg. seizure training
Your own ABN and Professional Indemnity / Public Liability Insurance (or willingness to obtain)
Your Attributes
Availability to commit to regular shifts for at least one year
Available minimum of 12 hours per week
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially with children
Good spoken and written English
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Great time management and organisational skills
Compassionate and responsible patient-centred approach
Sensitivity to the needs of the whole family in the home environment
Key Responsibilities
Delivering nursing care to the child in the home and community. This includes administering medication, tube feeding, seizure management, suctioning, nappy changes, showering and other essential tasks.
Driving the child to and from appointments in the family vehicle.
Pro-actively monitoring health and wellbeing. Reporting any changes or concerns to the family and the rest of the team.
Providing companionship and ensuring the child is comfortable and safe.
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
Light housework.
Culture Work is in our family home with all its joys and messiness. This is not a hospital environment. Our home is a 25 minute walk from the local train station and buses are not regular, so your own car to get here is helpful.
Supportive Team Environment:Collaborate with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals who share your passion for helping a child reach his full potential.
Impactful Work:Make a meaningful difference to the life of a wonderful little boy and his family by providing compassionate and responsive care
Competitive pay rates.
Shift Times
Availability for some or all of the following:
Weekday mornings: 7AM to 10:30 - 11:00AM (varies slightly)
Weekday afternoons: 2:30PM to 7:30 PM
Occasional Saturday mornings or afternoons for training
All day shifts may be available during school holidays
Shifts can be regular and reliable with occasional extra work
This job is not suitable if you have another job that is on a rotating roster
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📌 In Home / Community Nurse (Sydney)
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