Community Registered Nurse

Date posted: Tuesday 15 October 2024
Closing date: Friday 01 November 2024

Magnetic Island Community Care (MI Care) is an aged care and disability services provider that has been serving the Magnetic Island Community since 1997. MICare is currently seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join their growing team. There are options for either part or full time employment. 

RN Community Care 

• Flexible work hours (no nights or weekends)
• Autonomous clinical role
• Supportive and inclusive team culture
• Award wage with access to salary packaging 

About the role

Reporting to the CEO, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high quality person-centered clinical services that facilitate positive health and well-being outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• client care (wound management, continence and catheter care, medication management)
• assessment, care planning, and review
• risk management
• client and staff support and education
• managing complaints and feedback
• conducting audits and evaluating improvements
• ensuring clinical documentation is up to date
• overseeing policies and guidelines in collaboration with the CEO.

Requirements you hold

• AHPRA Registration
• National Police Check
• First Aid and CPR Certification
• Queensland Driver’s License
• Experience in an aged care or community environment (preferred)
• Understanding and knowledge of clinical governance and quality management systems (or willingness to learn)

Personal qualities/competencies

• Person-centered approach that respects the independence and rights of older adults.
• Strong assessment skills for developing individualised care plans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with clients and healthcare professionals.
• Cultural awareness and the ability to work with diverse populations.
• Solution-focused mindset with strong self-management skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

How to apply

Please email your resume and a brief cover letter explaining how you meet the required qualities and competencies to ceo@micare.org.au

For a copy of the position description or a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Helen Mowat on (07) 4758 1506. All applications must be received by close of business, Friday 1 November 2024.

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