The Registered Nurse (Community) performs nursing care to clients/participants in accordance with an established plan of care in line with Right at Home policies and procedures and all other laws and relevant professional standards.

The Registered Nurse (Community) provides holistic client-focused and consumer-directed care in accordance with an established care plan. The Registered Nurse (Community) provides for the personal needs and comfort of clients in their own home, ensuring work within enablement and wellness principles to support the clients’ goals.

· Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse.

· Relevant tertiary qualification, Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent).

· Aged Care, Management – Desirable.

· Certificate in a specific nursing-related discipline (Dementia care, geriatric nursing, palliative care) – Desirable

· Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.

· Appropriate qualifications and a demonstrated commitment to the Aged Care Sector and the Home and community care environment.

· Australian Federal Police Clearance Certificate.

· Driver’s License and a comprehensively insured, dependable private vehicle.

· Proven ability to service clients/participants in the In-Home Community Care environment.

· Knowledge of the Aged Care & Community Care Sector, Continuous Quality Improvement, Legislation, Community Care Common Standards, and Community Care Charter of Rights and Responsibilities.

· Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal/communication skills (written and oral). Demonstrated understanding of the roles and relationships between the Registered Nurse, Enrolled Nurse, Personal Care Assistant, and Companion Care Workers.

· Demonstrated ability to assist in the provision of holistic client/participant-centred care using a systematic approach.

· Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with Client/participants/ significant others and other members of the Care Team.

· Demonstrated ability to maintain and promote the safety of client/participants, self and others, including a knowledge of emergency procedures and Work Health and Safety.

· Demonstrated knowledge of the Legislation applicable to the Role of the Registered Nurse in the Home Care environment.