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Community Nurse
About the role
We are seeking multiple Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses for positions based in the APY Lands, serving the communities of Pipalyatjara SA 0872, Amata SA 0872, Fregon SA 0872, Pukatja SA 0872, Indulkana SA 0872, Mimili SA 0872, Oodnadatta SA 5734, and Marree SA 5733. Learn more about the APY Lands here.
Location:
Pipalyatjara, Coober Pedy & Outback SA
Work type:
Casual
Posted on:
10/12/24
Apply due:
N/A
About you
You must be a registered nurse (RN) or an enrolled nurse (EN) and have relevant experience. You must possess unrestricted work rights in Australia and a full Driver’s License. Previous experience working with Aboriginal People will be highly regarded but is not essential. You must have a current National police check or be willing to obtain one.
For any queries regarding this vacancy, please write to hr@aboriginalcs.org.au
Aboriginal Community Services (ACS) is a non-profit provider of residential aged care, home and community services. For more information about ACS please visit https://aboriginalcs.org.au/
We kindly request that placement agencies refrain from contacting us regarding candidates for this vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are strongly encouraged to apply.
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
Responsibilities
- Deliver person centred care that meets best practice standards and funding requirements to Elders in their home environment.
- Provide high quality nursing services delivered within professional boundaries and scope of practice.
- Provide high level nursing specific assessment, treatment planning, clinical care, monitoring and review to support Elders’ goals and outcomes.
- Function as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, coordinating, promoting and maintaining professional relationships with all staff with the goal of optimising Elders’ outcomes across the continuum of care.
- Provide and coordinate as required health management education and information related to nursing to community clients and the wider community as required.
- Act as an advocate to clients, carers and families as required.
- Convening and or participating in case conferences, discharge planning and family meetings as required.
- Maintain client files and documentation in accordance with ACS procedures, best practice and legislative requirements.
- Ensure appropriate service related data collection is accurate and up to date.
- Ensure that client confidentiality is respected and upheld at all times.
- Maintain competency in clinical procedures appropriate to all areas and within scope of practice.
- Participate in professional education/study leave days as identified/requested and present feedback on key learning outcomes to the wider care team.
- Support orientation processes of new staff within the Nursing team
- Provide support to the Management regarding the operational requirements of the Nursing team as requested within scope of practice.
- Participate in and support quality and continuous improvement activities both within the nursing team and the wider organisation.
- Participate in and support activities to ensure accreditation and compliance are maintained within all areas of service provision.
- Assist with preparation, adherence and monitoring of ACS Work Practices, guidelines and audits as required.
- Participate in regular professional supervision.
What we offer
- 38 hours per week available to be picked up by willing-incumbents.
- $55.93/hr (EN) & $70.86/hr (RN)
- Potential earning of $110K pa (EN) & $140K pa (RN) if incumbent picks up 38-hr p.w. shifts.
- Free shared accommodation (including utilities).
- $15,899 worth of salary packaging, and another $2,650 on meals entertainment & vacation accommodation via our salary sacrifice partner, potentially increasing your take home pay by $6,399 per annum.
- Opportunity to work for an Aboriginal community controlled organisation (ACCO) and assist Aboriginal People and Communities.
Diversity and Inclusion
Aboriginal Community Services (ACS) is committed to developing a diverse workforce and applying the principles of equity, fairness and transparency to all recruitment and selection processes. We are committed to the selection of applicants on merit and to building organisational capability and excellence through its people. ACS assesses applicants on the basis of their knowledge, skills, attributes, and experiences.
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Community Nurse
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