Wound, Ostomy, Continence (WOC) Nurse
Permanent opportunity both full time and part time for a Community Nurse with experience with clients coming from acute care. Interviewing immediately
Summary about this job
Aged & Disability Support
Company: Health & Aged Care Professionals, an HPG business
Location: Adelaide
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $32 - $38 p.h. + Super & Not For Profit benefits
Phone: +61-7-7913-7156
Fax: +61-8-7520-9175
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Detail information about job Wound, Ostomy, Continence (WOC) Nurse. Terms and conditions vacancy
Health & Aged Care Professionals, a Healthcare Professionals Group business is currently recruiting for a Wound, Ostomy, Continence (WOC) Nurse in Adelaide.
About the company
Join an organisation who believes in providing the best level of quality and compassionate care for their clients. This provider is a nationwide healthcare NFP organisation with hospitals, residential aged care homes and community care services. This role falls under the residential and home care entity who are responsible for delivering a range of services from aged care and disability as well as other support services for the community.
About the opportunity
You will be responsible for providing wound, ostomy and continence nursing services to clients in collaboration with case managers and the internal team of the organisation. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate your clients nursing care with specific focus on the maintenance of health and prevention of further illness.
This role is primarily focused on the WOC care of clients who have come from a hospital setting and moved back into their home. Therefore, experience working within the community or within an acute hospital setting is essential.
You will report directly to the Area Manager and ideally you will have your own car (there are pool cars available however they are shared across the staff).
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide wound, ostomy and continence care services for clients across the Adelaide area
- Work closely with clients and families, liaising with the wider community to identify clinical goals
- Continue improvement of quality care through assessments, planning, implementation and evaluation
- Responsible for mentoring and educating care workers and EEN’s
Skills and Experience:
- Tertiary qualifications in Clinical, Allied Health, Social Science or a related field
- AHPRA Registered Nurse Div 1/Div 2 with at least two years recent community nursing experience
- Current unrestricted Drivers Licence and willing to travel
- Strong understanding of clinical guidelines
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to network within the community and engage external and internal stakeholders
- Ability to play a ‘hands on’ role within the organisation
Why this opportunity is right for you
- Opportunity perfect for a continence nurse who wants to continue to grow and develop their skills in the community care space
- Attractive salary and benefits
- Work with a supportive and dedicated team as part of a NFP provider
How to Apply
Click apply or contact Stephanie Moore, Senior Recruitment Consultant on 02 8877 8710 for a confidential discussion.
About us
Health & Aged Care Professionals, a Healthcare Professionals Group business. Recruiting all clinical care, management and operational positions with Public and Private Hospitals; Medical Practices; Imaging Service Providers; Health Insurance Funds; and Aged Care providers, residential facilities and affiliated service providers. For more health or aged care job opportunities visit www.hacpconnect.com. For other healthcare related job opportunities visit www.hpgconnect.com
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