Job Description

We have a casual opportunity available for Registered Nurses supporting our clients within the Rockhampton locale and surrounding suburbs.

Your Role

As a Registered Nurse you’ll be looking after the most important people in our organisation – our clients. You will provide high-quality, evidence-based care across all age groups within the community, supporting a variety of clinical needs including complex wound care, palliative care, medication administration and chronic disease management. Your tasks will include:

• Initial assessment of client needs and implementation of ongoing care, including coordination, case management and care planning
• Delivering holistic, client-centred care in consultation with clients, families and the multidisciplinary team
• Monitoring, evaluating and documenting client progress in line with professional and legal standards
• Administering and reviewing medications, treatments and clinical interventions
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders and making referrals as required to support client outcomes
• Maintaining accurate, timely documentation and contributing to continuous quality improvement initiatives

Your Attributes

We’re looking for a person who has what it takes to make a difference in our clients’ lives. You have:

• A warm and caring nature with a genuine commitment to client wellbeing
• Strong clinical knowledge and demonstrated competence in contemporary nursing practice
• The willingness to go the extra mile and a positive attitude towards health and wellbeing
• The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication, problem solving and organisational skills
• Flexibility to work a varied roster and respond to client and service needs

How You’ll Benefit

You’ll become part of the Ozcare family, and in addition to the training and support that you would expect, you will also receive:

• $63.85 - $75.21 per hour (dependant on experience)
• Private health insurance discounts
• Uniform and laundry allowance
• Employee Assistance Program

Role Requirements

• Candidates with the availability to work Friday, Saturday, Sunday (7:30am - 4:00pm) will be held in high regard.
• Proof of immunity, or willingness to become vaccinated against, Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chicken Pox) and Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
• Current National Police Check (with validity in the past 3 years)
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Current Queensland driver’s licence
• Current CPR Certificate
• Good computer and mobile device skills

We’re hiring smiles. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we acknowledge and thank them for their ongoing hard work, dedication and commitment to helping our clients live their best lives.

Welcoming All

We welcome everyone to become part of the Ozcare family regardless of belief, ethnic or social background, health and gender. Ozcare is the organisation it is today because of each person who is a part of it. This spirit of togetherness is reflected in our mission and values, and our commitment to reconciliation. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.