Nurse Next Door Maitland and the Hunter Valley is looking for an Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse to join our team as a Care Ambassador, which is a supervisory position including training staff and updating care plans for our clients.
Our superstar Care Ambassador will support our caregiving team through regular communication and collaboration, and also ensure that our clients are safe and happy in their own homes by maintaining scheduled visits and check-ins.
Our Care Ambassador will be a role model for our care team and be skilled in community nursing duties such as wound care, catheter insertion, and general nursing observations.
Our Story
Nurse Next Door is Making Lives Better every day for our clients and care team through our 4 core values:
Admire PeopleWOW Customer ExperienceFind a Better WayPassionate About Making a DifferenceWe are dedicated to delivering flexible in-home nursing, caregiving, and companionship care options up to 24/7 care to those in the aged care and disability sector.What you may be looking for in a role
• A role that will challenge and reward you personally and professionally
• Great work-life balance, variety, and flexibility
• Leadership Position
Our Care Ambassador will work a 20 - 30 hour week which is open for negotiation on times and days.
Regular on-call duties will be part of the position.
The position will entail traveling between client homes throughout the Hunter Valley and attending the office when not visiting the community.
A vehicle will either be provided or a km allowance will be paid.
You will support our senior RNs and management team with a flexible approach aimed at providing the best experience for our clients and staff, as well as supporting the daily operations of the business.
You will drive results through the following main duties and responsibilities:
Clinical Duties:
• Execute on the client's care plan as outlined by the Care Designer
• Help clients with their ADLs (Activities of Daily Living)
• Assist clients with transfers, ambulation, and exercises
• Wound care and assessment
• Bowel management
• Medication administration
• Palliative Care
• Complete records and documentation accurately and thoroughly
Management Duties:
• Report to Care Designer (Clinical Manager) and Director on a regular basis
• Create and update person-centred care plans.
• Collaborate with patients' families, friends, and medical team in implementing care plans.
• Follow-up with clients to evaluate progress, promote continuity of care, and ensure improved health outcomes.
• Conduct regular supervisory visits and practical assessments to ensure policies and procedures are followed by all staff.
• Handle complaints and other issues.
• Assist with Staff Education, Development, and Training
• Assist Care Designer with Rostering
• Administration and record keeping
• Rostered on-call duties, 4 week cycle
Why we'll love you:
• Passionate about making a difference and delivering a WOW Customer Experience.
• A self-led leader with the ability to take responsibility for their behaviour and success.
• Embrace advice and coaching to be the best you can be.
• Home Care experience an advantage but not necessary.
Why you'll love us:
• Our people promise!
We want to be the next step in your career and provide opportunities for career growth and progression.
• An award-winning culture
• We care and appreciate the compassion and care you show towards our Clients.
• We'll guide you, while also giving you the opportunity to thrive on your own two feet.
• We celebrate and recognise every achievement, no matter how big or small.
• You'll build lasting relationships with everyone you meet, from clients to carers.
• Update and revise your skills.
• Autonomy and flexibility.
• Mobile phone and laptop computer provided.
Mandatory Requirements:
• AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse with no conditions
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Working With Children Check
• NDIS Worker Screener Check
• Car and valid Australian driver's license
• Availability for a 24/7 operation with flexibility as needed.
Experience Requirements:
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Organisational, planning, time management and multi-tasking skills
• Customer service and leadership background considered an asset
• Experience in the disability sector or with in-home care is an advantage but not a requirement
• Strong computer skills preferred, proficient in G-Suite (Docs, Sheet, Drives, Calendar)
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