Exciting New Service - Registered Nurses required- Gold Coast

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• At Focused Health Care, it is our Mission to provide quality Home Care to our Community.

We are currently seeking applications for motivated Registered Nurses in the Gold Coast Region.  We have multiple casual positions that may lead to permanent positions available to support our clients.  We require staff who are committed to providing quality Community Care to the clients who are acute/post-acute/ subacute.  These clients include elderly and also clients with disabilities in the Community. A client centred approach to the role is essential.

 As a potential member of our team you would need the following qualifications:-

• Registered Nurse (current registration with AHPRA)
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current National Police Clearance (or be willing to obtain one)
• Current Drivers' Licence with an available vehicle – Mileage is paid
• Access to a computer, internet and printer (or be willing to purchase)

Preferred experience

• At least 2 years' previous experience as a Registered Nurse is preferable

Acute: (Hospital In The Home)

• Experience in intravenous cannulation
• Experience in PICC management
• Experience in Acute Care Nursing
• Experience working as an Individual independent nurse clinician within a home environment
• Wound management including VAC dressings
• Point of Care testing

Subacute

• Experience in community nursing or
• Experience in transitional care program (TCP) or
• Experience in Palliative Care Nursing or
• Experience in Rehabilitation Nursing

Community/Post-Acute

• Community nursing experience or demonstrated exposure to high care aged care packages is desirable
• Experience in aged, acute, sub-acute, wound management, palliative care, disabilities, continence management, gerontology, complex nursing care

The successful candidates will have the skills:

• Ability to work as an independent clinical practitioner in a community environment
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience/awareness of change management
• Experience/awareness of Quality Systems
• Experience/ awareness of research
• Basic working knowledge of computers and popular programs (Facebook, Skype, etc.)
• Basic to Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Mandatory Requirements:

• Available to work a flexible roster which would involve mornings / afternoon /weekend shifts.
• Class C Driver's license and fully comprehensively insured vehicle (km allowance is provided)
• Access to a smartphone device
• Registration with APHRA (Competent in the Nurse and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) competencies)
• Adherence to Focused Health Care Code of Conduct and Confidentiality agreement
• Provide proof of vaccinations as required for health professional (Hep B/ C serology, Varicella, MMR, ADTP)

A typical day as a part of Focused Health Care would have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Work within your role description and Scope of Practice
• Undertake nursing skills including, assessment skills, wound therapy, clinical deterioration, medication management compliance, continence management, palliative care, cognition assessments, care planning and case management as required
• Safely transport clients on an as required basis, as approved (car mileage is claimable)
• partner new staff on orientation to Focused Health Care
• Adhere to workplace health and safety policies and procedures
• Work professionally with clients, their families and other employees
• Complete tasks as allocated by Case Managers.
• Assist in maintaining quality care by being involved in quality assurance and relevant research in clinical matters

We are looking for motivated individuals who have a strong work ethic, and are reliable. This role will suit individuals with a caring nature and willingness to help others in a community setting as we are directly assisting aged people, disability, veterans within the community.

In addition to a competitive hourly rate we offer excellent benefits that include:

• Salary sacrificing opportunities
• Career opportunities
• Ongoing education
• Positive and constructive work environment
• To be involved in a company which is changing the face of community health care

Please apply by clicking "Apply for this job" and attach a current resume and cover letter or email directly to [email protected]. If you require any further information, please contact us on 07) 1300 561 000.  Applications close Monday, 13 August, 2018.