Home Care Registered Nurse (Casual) – Sunshine Coast

Elouera Home Support Queensland | Community & In-Home Nursing

Employment Type: Casual – Flexible schedule

Minimum Engagement: 2 hours per engagement

About the Opportunity

Elouera Home Support is seeking a compassionate, reliable and suitably qualified Registered Nurse (RN) to join our growing community care team in Noosa Heads and surrounding areas.

This casual position offers the opportunity to provide personalised nursing care to clients in the comfort of their own homes, supporting their health, independence, dignity and overall wellbeing.

We are looking for a confident and adaptable Registered Nurse who enjoys working independently, values person-centred care and is passionate about making a positive difference in the community.

The role offers flexible working arrangements, making it suitable for nurses seeking additional hours or a better balance between their professional and personal commitments.

A minimum two-hour paid engagement applies, in accordance with the Nurses Award 2020.

Key Responsibilities

As a Community Registered Nurse, you will provide a range of clinical nursing services to clients with varying care needs, including but not limited to:

- Conducting comprehensive nursing assessments and developing individualised, person-centred care plans.
- Providing wound assessments, wound management and dressing changes.
- Delivering catheter care, continence assessments and related nursing interventions.
- Supporting medication management, medication administration and medication reviews within your professional scope of practice.
- Monitoring clients with chronic health conditions and identifying changes in their health and wellbeing.
- Conducting ongoing clinical reviews, risk assessments and care plan evaluations.
- Supporting clients with post-hospital care, rehabilitation and recovery at home.
- Providing nursing care to older people, individuals living with disabilities and clients with complex healthcare needs.
- Identifying and escalating clinical concerns appropriately, including coordinating referrals and communicating with relevant healthcare professionals.
- Working collaboratively with clients, families, Care Partners, General Practitioners and other allied health professionals.
- Maintaining accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical documentation, including progress notes, assessments,



care plans and handover reports.
- Promoting client independence, dignity, safety and wellbeing through a holistic approach to care.

Essential Requirements To be considered for this position, applicants must have:
- A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent recognised qualification.
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), without restrictions incompatible with the role.
- A current National Police Check, preferably issued within the last three years.
- A current Australian driver's licence and access to a reliable, insured vehicle for travelling between clients.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.
- Sound clinical assessment, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Good computer literacy and the ability to maintain electronic clinical records.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A sound understanding of professional nursing standards, infection prevention and control, and safe clinical practice.
- The ability to work independently in a community setting while following organisational policies and clinical protocols.
- Availability to provide nursing services in Noosa Heads and nearby suburbs.

Additional screening and compliance documentation, including NDIS Worker Screening clearance or a Working with Children Check (Blue Card), may be required depending on the clients and services allocated.

Desirable Experience

While not essential, the following experience would be highly regarded:

- Previous nursing experience in community care, home care, aged care or disability services.
- Experience in wound care, continence management, medication management or chronic disease monitoring.
- Familiarity with the Australian aged care and disability support sectors.
- Experience completing comprehensive nursing assessments and developing care plans.
- An understanding of person-centred care, clinical governance and relevant quality and safeguarding standards.




- Experience supporting clients with complex health needs, dementia or palliative care requirements.

Key Skills and Attributes

We are looking for a Registered Nurse who demonstrates:

- Clinical competence: Confidence in applying professional nursing knowledge and sound clinical judgement.
- Compassion and empathy: A respectful and person-centred approach to supporting older people and individuals with disabilities.
- Independence: The ability to work autonomously, make appropriate clinical decisions and recognise when escalation is required.
- Effective communication: Strong interpersonal skills when engaging with clients, families, Care Partners and multidisciplinary teams.
- Time management: The ability to organise appointments, manage competing priorities and maintain accurate documentation.
- Flexibility and reliability: A willingness to accommodate changing client needs and scheduled community visits.
- Professional accountability: A commitment to maintaining professional boundaries, confidentiality, accurate reporting and safe clinical practice.
- Advocacy: A genuine commitment to promoting clients' rights, choices, independence and overall quality of life.

What We Offer
- Flexible casual working arrangements.
- Minimum two-hour paid engagements.
- Opportunities to provide meaningful, one-on-one nursing care in the community.
- A supportive and approachable coordination team.
- Opportunities to utilise and further develop your community nursing skills.
- The opportunity to contribute to a growing home care organisation focused on quality care and positive client outcomes.

How to Apply

If you are a dedicated Registered Nurse looking for flexible casual work and enjoy providing personalised care in a community setting, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your current resume, including details of your relevant nursing experience, qualifications and availability.

Join Elouera Home Support and help make a meaningful difference in the lives of people receiving care in their own homes.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $49.49 – $98.98 per hour

Experience

- Registered nurse: 1 year (Required)

Licence/Certification:
- AHPRA registration (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)
- Driver Licence (Required)

Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Home Care Registered Nurse (Casual) – Sunshine Coast
🏢 Elouera Home Support Queensland
📍 Sunshine Coast