- Are you passionate about providing services to our clients and making a difference in their lives?
- Join a small, close-knit Nursing team who is committed to serving the local community with quality care
- Above award wage - $42 per hour, plus generous salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
- Enjoy a stable work environment that genuinely offers a supportive work-life balance, ongoing training and development opportunities, and a range of employee benefits designed to enhance your well-being and take-home pay
- Part-time work - 38 hours per fortnight
- A varied and interesting role with an established and respected community organisation
About CatholicCare Central Queensland
CatholicCare Central Queensland is a leading community service provider local to Rockhampton. Specialising in the delivery of a wide range of quality social services including aged care, disability care, counselling, psychology, family relationship support and mediation and domestic and family violence response. CatholicCare Central Queensland offers diverse and rewarding careers in busy and dynamic environments.
Primary Objective
About the Role
The Enrolled Nurse will provide holistic nursing care to CatholicCare Central Queensland clients in a community setting under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This varied role includes a range of duties, but not limited to-
- Complying with CatholicCare Central Queensland policy and procedure to deliver a range of quality nursing services to clients, within the Enrolled Nurse scope of practice
- Provision of in-home Nursing care, undertaking assessments to support clients accessing services and other community support, and developing and implementing individual care plans under the guidance of a Registered Nurse
- Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and stake holders to develop and implement individual care plans for complex clients
- Conducting clinical health assessments for clients whilst upholding CatholicCare Central Queensland mission and values
- Ensuring documentation is in accordance with professional nursing standards and accreditation standards
- Support CatholicCare Central Queensland Clinical Governance Framework by providing expert advice to other staff regarding care and incident response for clients with complex needs
- Proactively contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures to enhance the services provided to all clients
Qualifications and Experience
What We're Looking For:
- Diploma of Enrolled Nursing (required)
- AHPRA registration, with nil conditions (required)
- Current First Aid and CPR certificate (required)
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (or aged care) and 12 months Community Nursing experience (Desirable)
- Current C or CA Driver’s license (QLD) (required)
Core Competencies
- Ability to assess client needs and develop appropriate plans for interventions and treatment for clients
- Ability to develop and provide reports regarding client needs and conditions
- Ability to professionally work with internal and external stakeholders to meet client needs
In addition to the above, you will need to demonstrate:
- Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (or relevant body) and commitment to maintaining membership, including mandatory professional development
- Competent in the use of computers
The successful candidate will also be required to demonstrate entitlement to work in Australia, and to disclose any pre-existing injury or disease which may be adversely affected by undertaking the inherent requirements of the position.
All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of relevant screening and background checks, including an Australian Federal Police check, an NDIS disability worker screening check, and attainment of a Blue Card for working with children, prior to commencement.
Why join CatholicCare?
CatholicCare Central Queensland is a large, vibrant, and well respected not for profit organisation providing services across the Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton. From Mackay in the north to Bundaberg in the south, and out to Longreach in the central west, our primary focus is based on our Christian Ethos and the principles of Catholic Social Justice. CatholicCare is proud to deliver services and employ our people regardless of religion, background, or beliefs. You do not need to be Catholic at CatholicCare Central Queensland.
Our Benefits
As a valued employee of CatholicCare, you will join a diverse and innovative team of nearly 400 staff across the Diocese. Supported by quality leadership, you will proudly deliver services to make a difference in the lives of a wide range of people across our local community. You will also enjoy:
- A supportive work-life balance
- A stable employer with a very strong, values-driven culture
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Employee benefits across a range of product discounts and wellness content
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Generous salary packaging options of up to $15,900 to increase your take home pay
What to Do Next
To apply for this position, please submit the following documents:
- Your current resume
- A cover letter clearly addressing the key aspects and requirements of the role
If this Enrolled Nurse role sounds like you, an opportunity awaits today to join our team where you can support and help others. Apply today for a career that changes lives!