For over 50 years, Drake Medox continues to be one of Australia's most recognised & respected, national and international disability service providers. We specialise in supporting individuals in their own home and are also renowned for recruiting the right people for our valued clients.
Your Role
Our client in Tarneit suffered a Spinal cord injury that has affected her mobility and she require assistance on an ongoing basis.
We are looking for experienced Registered Nurses who are available and versatile to work across a 24/7 roster. Our nurses will demonstrate teamwork and champion a safe and positive environment for our client. You will help us manage and maintain strong clinical standards and will be required to support our client in achieving their short and long-term goals.
Clinical care needs of the client:
* Pressure area and wound care management
* Bowel and Catheter management
* Medication and Behavioural management
* Manual handling (including hoist machine)
* Tracheostomy and Invasive Mechanical Ventilation management
Duties:
* Airway assistance and management
* Continuous clinical assessment of client
* Assist alongside the Support Worker with ADL's
* Experience with non-cuffed Tracheostomy care and management
* Personal care including skin integrity management and pressure area care
* Support the client with activities at home and out in the community
You must have:
* Valid Driver's Licence
* Current AHPRA Registration
* Exposure to patients with spinal cord injuries, catheters, ventilators, tracheostomies, and respiratory related matters
* CPR Certificate (within 12 months)
* First Aid Certificate
* NDIS Worker Screener Check
* Must be comfortouble working with cats
Benefits:
* Exceptional above award hourly rates
* Flexible working hours for optimal work/life balance
* Work within an established and trusted Global brand.
* Supported by a strong management team and 24-hour consultant availability
* High job satisfaction knowing you are having a positive impact in someone's life
If this position sounds like you, please click Apply Now
Alternatively, you can contact Olga on 1300 360 070 for a confidential discussion. You can also find out more about us via our website https://www.drakemedox.com.au/
The above position is open only to applicants who have a current right to work in Australia.
Applicants who do not have a current right to work in Australia will unfortunately not be considered and are respectfully asked not to apply.