Enrolled Nurse 

Calvary Home Care - Tiwi Island

 About the role

Calvary Home Care are seeking an Enrolled Nurse to work on the beautiful Bathurst Island. You will be responsible for along side of our registered Nurse to look after the most vulnerable people in our community through home care packages, our clients range from level 1 to 4. 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical/nursing duties as delegated by the Registered Nurse and/or requested by Service Coordinator.
• Work within the professional and legal boundaries pertaining to an Enrolled Nurse.
• Maintain clinical skills by participating in training programs as required, mandatory training such as First Aid, annual CPR and manual handling.
• Liaise with the Registered Nurse, General Practitioner and/or carers re clients’ well-being and report immediately any concerns re clients’ status

What you bring 

• AHPRA Registration current
• 1 years Minimum experience of working in community nursing or in residential aged care nursing.
• Full Drivers Licence 
• Effective communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Initiative and the desire to continually improve client care
• Capability to prioritise tasks and achieve goals within set timeframes
• Candidates with an understanding of the community nursing sector - Home Care Packages, Department of Veteran Affairs and Commonwealth Home Support Program will be considered favourably
• Police Clearance or willingness to obtain one 
• NDIS Clearance or willingness to obtain one 
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

About Calvary

We are a leading provider of quality, integrated care that puts our patients, residents and clients at the centre of everything we do. Calvary offers flexible careers in clinical, allied health, hospitality, ICT and health administration, mission, leadership, management and more. Founded in Australia in 1885, we’re one of the largest providers of health, aged and community care with over 18,000 staff and volunteers, 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care Centres.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.

Why work for Calvary?

Joining us is your opportunity to learn with purpose and drive positive impact to our community in a stimulating work environment. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality.  Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

If you are looking for a rewarding career in an organisation that supports the community, apply now!

Please note the following:

• Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered.
• As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.
• You will also be required to provide evidence of other immunisation as required for your role.
• Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies.