24 Oct
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Harwell Home Care Pty
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Cairns
24 Oct
Harwell Home Care Pty
Cairns
/n About Us /n Harwell Home Care is a trusted, family-owned, DVA and Support@Home approved provider of in-home care services, dedicated to supporting veterans with dignity and compassion. As we continue to grow we are seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team.
Experience in providing support at home is highly desired, as it allows you to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives in their own environment. /n /n We are also a proud recipient of the Circle Back Initiative badge, reflecting our commitment to providing every applicant with a positive recruitment experience by keeping candidates informed throughout the hiring process. /n /n What We’re Looking For /n /n
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
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- Experience in support at home is highly desirable
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- Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience, with demonstrated capability in community or aged care settings
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- Strong experience in wound care, catheter care, and complex case management
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- Proven clinical leadership and mentoring skills
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- A current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
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- Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain
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- Unrestricted work rights in Australia
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- Excellent communication and documentation skills
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- Commitment to best practice, holistic care, and continuous improvement
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- Must be available to work 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility to undertake shifts across both AM and PM hours.
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- Must be willing to travel across the Cairns region
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- Immediate availability to commence employment is highly desirable.
/n /n /n What We Offer /n /n
- Monday to Friday schedule
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- 20% Above-Award Fuel Allowance Benefit
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- Competitive hourly rate
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- Additional pay for nights, weekends, and public holiday
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- Supportive and approachable management
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- A values-driven, team-oriented team culture
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- Meaningful work that positively impacts veterans’ lives
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- Birthday and service milestone gifts
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- Annual Year-End Party
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- Company Culture Engagement Activities
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- Regular check-ins and ongoing support from your leader
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- Access to accredited training and professional development
/n /n /n Key Responsibilities /n /n Complex Wound Care /n /n
- Conduct thorough wound assessments (including photography, measurements, and staging)
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- Develop and implement individualized wound management plans
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- Evaluate dressing types, advanced therapies, and negative pressure wound options
/n /n /n Catheter Management /n /n
- Insert, maintain, and troubleshoot indwelling (IDC) and suprapubic (SPC) catheters
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- Educate patients and carers on proper catheter care, infection prevention, and early signs of complications
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- Perform holistic in-home assessments (covering physical, psychosocial, and environmental factors)
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- Develop and review person-centered care plans in collaboration with allied health and medical teams
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- Coordinate referrals to relevant health and community services
/n /n /n Clinical Leadership /n /n
- Mentor and support junior nurses and student placements in the community
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- Lead and contribute to the development of clinical policies, procedures, and best-practice guidelines
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- Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives
/n /n /n If you’re a dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist looking to make a real impact and support our nation’s veterans, we’d love to hear from you. /n Please submit your application via Seek. /n
📌 Clinical Nurse Specialist (Cairns)
🏢 Harwell Home Care Pty
📍 Cairns