Registered Nurse - Disability

Registered Nurse: Disability

Thomastown, Victoria

Permanent part time – Immediate start

$56 – $59 per hour, day rate

We are looking for Registered Nurses who can work well with a team of clinical and disability support staff to provide complex health and personal care for a NDIS participant living in their home 24/7. Our participant is part of their family and their community. In 2024 our organisation supported International Day of People with a Disability by providing haptic vests and head sets to expand the range of people with a disability who could enjoy our local concert- band perform. We also had a special high tea for our participant that was supported by the clarinet section of the local concert- band, of which our participant is a member. Our participant would like female staff due to personal care.

We are seeking someone who;

• comes with fantastic communication and relationship skills.
• is positive and thorough.
• can respond to and encourage our participant's communication skills

This role will:

• Work with an experienced team of Disability Support Workers and allied health, who are providing 24/7 services to a participant with high intensity support needs in a ratio of up to 2:1. No challenging behaviours.
• Provide complex daily care needs includes, but is not limited to, clinical care in the areas of;

• medication management

• bowel care

• PEG feeding

• airways support, CPAP, suctioning, and O2 therapy management

• incontinence care

• seizure management

• wound and pressure care management

• pain management.

• Respond to incidents and conduct incident reporting and monitoring to deliver and maintain best practice.
• Implement support care plans to meet the changing health needs of the participant, according to medical and allied health professional recommendations

Essential qualifications and requirements include:

• AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse without restrictions
• Minimum five years experience as an RN and of these, two years in a clinical setting.
• First Aid Certificate – annually/CPR annually;
• if relevant, International Police Checks (If you have worked for a continuous period of 12 months or more in another country within the last 10 years)
• COVID19 Vaccination - within the last 6mths
• Influenza Vaccination – 2025

Desirable skills, experience and qualifications include:

• Five years RN experience includes two years in a clinical setting
• Accredited RN Epilepsy Management training
• Completion of additional NDIS modules
• NDIS Orientation and Worker Clearance

To recognise your contribution to the participant's life, family and community, we offer a competitive remuneration package:

• Great pay. We are fully compliant with the national Nurses Award, MA000034, with all penalties and shift loadings + substantial above award amount - depending on qualifications and experience.
• In-house NDIS training platform for professional development
• Employee Assistance Program for you and immediate family members
• Regular fortnightly roster to provide predictability of shifts for your work-life balance
• Fun team outings with our participant in the community e.g. indoor bowling, Zumba, live music.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a registered nurse?
• Do you have a current nursing registration from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?
• How many years' experience do you have in the healthcare services industry?
• Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
• Which of the following statements best describes your Covid-19 vaccination status?
• Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?

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