Casual Enrolled Nurse / Community Support Worker (Dual Role)
- Bendigo DS Nursing Home Care is currently recruiting a Casual Enrolled Nurse (Medication Endorsed Preferred) to join our growing team in Bendigo and surrounding areas. This is a Dual Role Position This role is ideally suited to an Enrolled Nurse who enjoys working directly with people in their homes and communities. While nursing skills are highly valued, a significant component of this role involves working as a Community Support Worker, supporting participants to achieve their goals, maintain independence, and remain actively engaged in their community. Applicants must be comfortable transitioning between clinical nursing duties and hands-on support work based on participant needs. This position is initially offered on a casual basis, with the potential to transition to a permanent Part-Time role for the right candidate. Community Support Worker Responsibilities (Primary Focus) A large portion of this role will involve:
- Personal care including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting and continence support
- Assisting participants with transfers and mobility
- Community access and transport to appointments
- Shopping and assistance with daily living activities
- Social support and community participation
- Building participant independence and life skills
- Supporting participants to attend recreational, educational and social activities
- Providing companionship and person-centred supports
- Maintaining participant dignity, choice and control at all times
- Supporting participants with disability, complex health needs and ageing-related conditions Applicants must be willing and physically capable of undertaking personal care, manual handling and community support duties as a routine part of this position. Nursing Responsibilities When required, Enrolled Nurses will provide:




- Catheter Care and Management (IDC and SPC)
- PEG enteral feeding and management
- Medication administration and management (Medication Endorsed Enrolled Nurses)
- Wound care and dressing changes
- Diabetes management, including blood glucose monitoring
- Stoma care and management
- Clinical observations and monitoring
- Clinical documentation and reporting Applicants Must Be Competent In:
- Providing high-quality personal care and community support
- Working independently within participant homes
- Building rapport and positive working relationships with participants and families
- Writing professional progress notes and reports
- Following care plans and clinical instructions
- Communicating effectively with Registered Nurses, Team Leaders, Allied Health Professionals and Support Coordinators
- Delivering person-centred supports that promote participant choice, dignity and independence
- Demonstrating initiative, reliability and flexibility within a community-based workplace Essential Requirements
- Current AHPRA Registration as an Enrolled Nurse
- Medication Endorsement highly regarded
- Current Victorian Driver Licence and reliable vehicle
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working with Children Check
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Solid time management and organisational skills




- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Must be willing to undertake both Nursing and Community Support Worker duties
- Must be prepared to provide personal care and community access supports as required
- Experience within Disability, Aged Care, Community Nursing or Home Care highly regarded Physical Requirements Applicants must be physically fit and capable of safely performing the inherent requirements of the position, including:
- Bending, twisting, pushing, pulling and lifting
- Assisting with transfers and mobility supports
- Providing personal care and manual handling assistance
- Working in accordance with applicable WorkSafe requirements, safe work procedures, participant risk assessments and care plans Why Join DS Nursing Home Care? ✅ Supportive and welcoming team culture ✅ Flexible work arrangements ✅ Ongoing training and professional development ✅ Opportunities to work across Community Support and Nursing ✅ High staff retention with many team members building long-term careers with us ✅ A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day At DS Nursing Home Care, we value our staff, invest in their growth, and recognise the important work they do. If you're looking for a workplace that supports you professionally while allowing you to have a real impact on people's lives, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now If you are an Enrolled Nurse who enjoys working directly with people and is happy to work across both Community Support Worker and Nursing roles, we would love to hear from you. Send your resume and cover letter to: [email protected] Please include details of your nursing experience, community support experience, qualifications and availability. Location
- Bendigo Work

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📌 Casual Enrolled Nurse (Bendigo)
🏢 DS Nursing
📍 Bendigo