Community Registered Nurse
Core
Provide clinical assessment, nursing interventions, and ongoing support to aged clients in their homes to maintain independence and quality of life.
Role type
Community Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
Builds
Individualized care plans and clinical support for older adults in the community
Domain
Healthcare / Aged Care / Community Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical assessment, wound care, medication management, chronic disease management, care plan development, health monitoring, multidisciplinary liaison
Preferred skills
Autonomous work, relationship building, compassionate care, professional development
Technologies
AHPRA registration, reliable vehicle
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualised care plans; Provide clinical care and ongoing monitoring of aged clients in their homes; Manage medication, wound care, and chronic disease management; Monitor health changes and escalate clinical concerns; Liaise with GPs, allied health professionals, families, and other healthcare providers; Maintain accurate clinical documentation; Provide clinical guidance to care staff.
Seniority
Experienced, hands-on IC