Are you a passionate Registered Nurse who enjoys building meaningful relationships with older people and making a genuine difference in their lives?

We are seeking an experienced Community Registered Nurse to join a dedicated team providing quality, person-centred nursing care to aged clients throughout the Adelaide community.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a nurse who enjoys working autonomously, developing relationships with clients and their families, and supporting older people to maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life in their own homes.

• Pool car available
• Office based Western Adelaide Suburbs

About the Role

Working within a community-based aged care environment, you will provide clinical assessment, nursing interventions and ongoing support to clients with varying care needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive nursing assessments and developing individualised care plans.
• Providing clinical care and ongoing monitoring of aged clients in their homes.
• Medication management, wound care and chronic disease management.
• Monitoring changes in clients' health and escalating clinical concerns appropriately.
• Supporting clients to maintain independence, wellbeing and quality of life.
• Liaising with GPs, allied health professionals, families and other healthcare providers.
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and care records.
• Providing clinical guidance and support to care staff where required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Previous experience in aged care, community nursing or a similar clinical environment.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Experience in wound management, medication administration and chronic disease management.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team.
• A genuine passion for supporting older people and delivering compassionate, person-centred care.
• Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older Australians.
• Work within a supportive community-based clinical team.
• Build lasting relationships with clients and their families.
• Enjoy the variety and autonomy of community nursing.
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing career progression.
• Be part of an organisation committed to quality care and positive client outcomes.

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