Job Description
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Registered Nurse (RN)
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In-Home Aged Care | Goondiwindi Region, QLD
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About WRHH
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Wattle and River Home Health (WRHH) is a privately funded, clinically governed in-home aged care service operating in the Goondiwindi region, Queensland.
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We support older people living with complex health needs, including chronic disease and cognitive impairment, to remain safely and meaningfully in their own homes.
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We operate a 24-hour nursing-supported service and are committed to structured clinical governance, documentation integrity, and high standards of care delivery.
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Our values guide everything we do:
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Compassion ~ Integrity ~ Empowerment ~ Excellence ~ Collaboration
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About the Role
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The Registered Nurse plays a central role in delivering high-quality, person-centred aged care within the community.
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This role combines:
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Direct clinical care
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Comprehensive assessment and care planning
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Chronic disease management
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Clinical supervision of PCWs and AINs
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Governance oversight at the point of care
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On-call clinical availability
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The RN provides leadership through practice ensuring care plans are clinically sound, documentation is accurate, risks are identified early, and scope of practice boundaries are maintained. This is not a purely administrative role. It is an active clinical leadership position within a structured, team-based model.
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Key Responsibilities
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Clinical Assessment & Care Planning
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Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and reassessments
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Develop and regularly review person-centred care plans
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Manage clients living with chronic disease (e.g. diabetes, hypertension, renal conditions)
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Identify clinical deterioration and escalate appropriately
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Safely administer medications and treatments
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Clinical Governance & Oversight
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Provide transparent clinical direction to PCWs and AINs
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Ensure care delivery aligns with documented care plans
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Monitor documentation standards and compliance
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Identify and manage clinical risk
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Participate in audits, incident reviews, and quality improvement
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Team Leadership & Support
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Provide clinical supervision and mentorship
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Support onboarding and competency validation
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Foster a respectful, accountable team culture
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Contribute to reflective practice and skill development
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Holistic & Relationship-Centred Care
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Build trusting relationships with clients and families
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Support dignity, independence, and meaningful engagement
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Respond sensitively to grief, loss, and transitions
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Service & Availability Requirements
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WRHH operates as a 24-hour nursing-supported service.
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RNs must be available to work across morning, evening, weekend, and overnight shifts as rostered.
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This role includes availability for clinical on-call support, incident response, and escalation guidance.
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Flexibility, reliability, and commitment to community-based practice are essential.
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Essential Criteria
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Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
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Demonstrated clinical assessment and decision-making capability
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Experience supporting clients with chronic disease management
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Strong documentation and digital literacy skills
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Current Police Check
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Current NDIS Worker Screening
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Current Driver's Licence and reliable vehicle
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Legal entitlement to work in Australia
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Desirable
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Experience supporting people living with dementia
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Community or aged care experience
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Experience working in rural or regional settings
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Postgraduate qualifications in aged care or chronic disease
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Classification
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Remuneration and classification (RN or Senior RN) will be determined based on experience, demonstrated leadership capability, and scope of responsibility.
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Closing
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At WRHH, we believe that ageing in place should be safe, dignified, and purposeful.
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Quality aged care is built on clinical excellence, accountability, and genuine human connection. If you are seeking a role that combines hands-on nursing with meaningful community impact, we welcome your application.
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📌 Registered Nurse - Contract (Goondiwindi)
🏢 Wattle and River Home Health
📍 Goondiwindi