Community Registered Nurses

Seeking expressions of interest

Community nursing roles are so valuable to us because they allow clients to stay in their own homes for longer. Our positions are rewarding and highly versatile, with Private Home Nursing, High Intensity Clinical Care for clients with disabilities, Home Nursing for our elderly clients and Palliative Care on offer.

We rely on a team of highly skills, dedicated and professional clinical staff to look after the health and wellbeing of our clients - from those requiring the lowest to the very highest level of care.

Why work with us?

• You’ll work as part of a dynamic team and receive above-Award pay for your hard work.

• As an organisation specialising in high intensity clinical care, we are looking for the very best Registered Nurses to join our growing clinical team. Be a part of a team that values your expertise, experience and professional opinion in order to continually improve our clinical services.

• Focus Care is a privately owned, Government approved home care and disability services provider dedicated to empowering people to live independently. With an innovative and dedicated team, we are one of Australia’s leading providers of quality care and support.

• We believe that our aged care, dementia and disability clients thrive when cared for in their own homes for as long as possible. Our unique methods allow for dignity, independence and the opportunity for clients to reach their goals.

• In order to continue to grow our services and provide the best standards of care possible, we’re looking for people like you to help us. In return, we can offer excellent benefits such as ongoing training, flexibility and plenty of support.

Applications open for Community Registered Nurses

You will have the opportunity to make a difference to the people in your community and be part of a rewarding team environment where you will be continuously supported and developed.

Job Description

As a community registered nurse, your role will include:

• Assessing needs of clients

• Development of support plans

• Coordinating allied health appointments

• Liaising with third parties (family, service providers, multidisciplinary)

• Management of medication in accordance with client needs and legislative requirements

• Conducting clinical and person-centred assessments for clients

• Providing quality clinical care to clients

• Ensuring documentation is in accordance with professional nursing standards and accreditation standards

To be successful for this role, you will need:

• Current AHPRA Registration

• Evidence of ongoing education

• Experience in community care – nursing assessment, clinical care and case management (aged care and rehabilitation)

• Current CPR Certification and First Aid Certification

• National Police Clearance – less than three years old (or willingness to get one)

• Drivers license and own reliable and fully insured vehicle

• Willingness to travel to clients in all areas of Sydney

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Respect for the rights, dignity and ability of all our clients

• Excellent clinical assessment skills and knowledge to assess, diagnose and treat clients

• Experience working in the home care/disability field as a nurse

To be a successful candidate for this role, you will also have:

• Strong commitment to Community Services and a desire to achieve good outcomes for clients across Aged Care and Disability.

• Commitment to learning and professional growth including a willingness to embrace new technologies

• Team focus and flexibility to work independently or as part of a team

• Initiative and be proactive in your approach in identifying issues and / or solutions

• Excellent planning and communication skills

What's on offer:

• Above award hourly rates

• Ongoing training and support

How to apply

If you are passionate about contributing to our community and believe this is the opportunity for you, apply now by sending an email to hr@focuscare.com.au including your CV and a cover letter detailing why you’re the perfect fit.