Nurse Coordinator

**About the company**

For over 50 years, Drake Medox has been one of Australia's most reputable health and community care providers. Specialising in high and complex disability support, we assist individuals in their own homes and within the community to get the best out of their lives.

**Why work with us?**

We are a person-centred disability support organization that values and genuinely advocates for our health workers. We lead by example, providing:

- Flexible working hours
- Generous above award hourly rates
- Backed by a strong management team and 24-hour consultant support
- Opportunities to expand your role into other community based programs
- Internal training academy for professional development

**About the role**

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to manage one of our community care programs based Goodwood, SA.

This role will be ideal for someone who has hands on experience in an acute setting and is looking to advance their career into coordination and management.
- Confidence to deliver training and mentorship for our frontline healthcare workers
- First point of call for clinical advice and enquiries
- Conducting occasional shifts within the roster to support client
- Assisting staff with managing and troubleshooting tracheostomy and ventilator.

The successful applicant will partner with our current Clinical Nurse Coordinator as well as our National Clinical team to ensure success in this role.

**About you**
- Current AHPRA Registration
- Valid Australian Driver's License
- DCSI clearance or NDIS workers screening or willing to obtain
- National Police Clearance
- Must have sound understanding and demonstrated experience managing tracheostomies and ventilators
- Exposure to individuals with spinal cord injuries and acquired disabilities
- Possess an approachable leadership style that encourages communication and collaboration with specialists, allied health professionals and frontline support workers

**General clinical care needs of client**
- Tracheostomy and Ventilator Management
- Pressure area care and management
- bowel care management
- Medication administration
- Manual handling
- Suprapubic Catheter
- Positive behaviour management
- Equipment and safety checks

**How to apply**
- The above position is open only to applicants who have a current right to work in Australia._
- Applicants who do not have a current right to work In Australia will unfortunately not be considered and are respectfully asked not to apply._
- Apply

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