Job Community Registered Nurse (Illawarra region), Wollongong

Job Description

Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference to someone’s day and improve their quality of life? Tired of long days in the hospital or clinic? Or perhaps you’re looking for a nursing role where you are rewarded with appreciation and gratitude for the care you give?

A Registered Nurse role at Silverchain can offer you the refreshing change you’ve been looking for.

I love that you meet different clients and you learn about their life. It’s always different every day,” Rachel, Silverchain nurse.

What’s on offer

Silverchain nurses provide vital care and support to our clients in their own homes.

A career in nursing with Silverchain offers:

• Monday to Friday 9am-5pm roles - no weekend work or late-night shifts.
• Daily variety – every client is different and no two days are the same.
• Autonomy – have the freedom to manage your own day.
• Job satisfaction – feel appreciated and valued by your clients.
• Great team environment– be part of a hardworking, caring team who support each other.
• Attractive salary packaging options - up to $18,550 tax free
• Competitive hourly rate + Super

What we’re looking for

You will be an experienced, multi-skilled Registered Nurse.

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Nursing
• 2+ years Post Grad broad experience in general nursing
• Current Registration with the AHPRA, with zero notations
• Genuine interest in working in the community and with the aged population (experience an advantage)
• Compassion and enthusiasm, with a friendly approach
• Strong experience in wound and catheter care
• Advanced clinical assessment skills for chronic disease management
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• A current Australian driver's licence.

The role

You’ll help by providing wound, catheter, stoma and bowel care, administering medications and injections, and providing chronic disease management to clients in their own home.

Using your exceptional clinical assessment, decision-making and problem-solving skills and abilities, you will provide an optimum standard of care to our clients, making a real contribution to their health outcomes.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with families, other clinicians and the wider Silverchain care team is vital for this role.

Why choose Silverchain

• Silverchain is one of Australia’s leading in home care specialists, trusted by Australians to deliver care that is differentiated by quality and safety for 130 years.
• We are proudly one of the few Australian home care providers accredited in both national health and aged care standards.
• As a not for profit organisation, we re-invest our funds into research and developing innovative models of care to set the industry benchmark for the provision of the best care in the home.
• We'll also provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals.

How to apply

To submit your application, click ‘Apply’.

Prior to commencement, every preferred candidate must complete a National Police check, Work Rights check and confirm their COVID-19 vaccination status (although not mandatory it is highly recommended). You will also be required to undertake a functional fitness assessment.

At Silverchain Group, we recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation where individuals can be authentic, are respected and celebrated. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.

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