Work with us, in a career that matters

As an Enrolled Nurse you will support and deliver high quality clinical care in accordance with standards, guidelines, legislation, company policy and procedures under the direct or indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse.

This position is Casual based at Coolbinia.

As an Enrolled Nurse, you will:

• Apply the practice of enrolled nursing and provide health monitoring, advice and consultation to customers to meet their identified health, well-being and clinical intervention needs.
• Support customers with daily living areas of communication, personal care, advocacy, skill development and social interaction within the customer’s home and community.
• Deliver direct and comprehensive enrolled nursing care, intervention, and individual case management to customers including tracheostomy management in consultation with a Registered Nurse.
• Consult with the Registered Nurse, Nurse Coordinator or Nurse Manager in relation to health issues/concerns of customers on a shift basis.
• Carry out practical nursing procedures and treatments as required (e.g. dressings, airway management, medications, oxygen administration, etc.) and report relevant observations to medical staff and family or advocate where appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with medical practitioners and/or Health Service providers on service user care and complex health issues as required.
• Implement care plans as documented.

Benefits

Our employees are deeply connected with our vision and work passionately to support our customers to achieve their goals.

Along with a caring and values-drive culture, we have some great benefits:

• Non-profit organisation salary packaging benefits up to a maximum of $18,550.
• 25% casual loading
• A genuine and supportive team culture

About you

What we'll need to help kick-start your journey with us:

• Ability to deliver direct and comprehensive enrolled nursing care, intervention and individual case management to customers including tracheostomy management in consultation of a registered nurse;
• Consult with the Registered Nurse, Coordinator or Manager relating to health issues/concerns of customers on a shift basis;
• Carry out practical nursing procedures and treatments as required (e.g. dressings, airway management, medications, oxygen administration, etc.) and report relevant observations to medical staff and family or advocate where appropriate;
• Current AHPRA registration in the category of Enrolled Nurse
• Willingness to attend a 2-week in house training  
• National Police Clearance no older than 6 months, Current Driver’s Licence, NDIS Workers Orientation Module, NDIS Worker Screening check, Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID010 or HLTAID003 minimum) and COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate

At Ability WA, we care about finding the right people to join us hence encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of our selection requirements.

To Apply

If you like what we’re about and think you’ll be a good fit, we’d love to meet you!

Click apply to submit your application including a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for this position.

Questions?

Feel free to contact:

Ann Nyaga, Nurse Manager, Ann.Nyaga@abilitywa.com.au

Applications close: Tuesday, 10 September 2024

Who is Ability WA and what makes us stand out?

We began in 1951 as a small group of parents who formed an organisation looking for an innovative way to access care and support for their children with Cerebral Palsy. Today, we are recognised as one of WA’s leading disability service providers. Our sector has changed a lot over the years, and we have too. What remains the same is our dedication to our customers and our staff. 

‘We reserve the right to extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date.’

At Ability WA, we take pride in having a diverse workforce and celebrate the individuality of all people. We strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community, people of all ages and diverse culture and religious backgrounds.

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