Senior Nurse

21 hours ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Nurse Next Door Cairns Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Are you interested in a BOLD new challenge?

Are you genuinely interested in Making Lives Better for others?

Are you looking to put your stamp on a new approach to in-home health care?

Nurse Next Door is looking for a superstar Care Designer (Registered Nurse), who will ensure that our clients are safe and happy in their own homes and lead a team of caregivers who love what they do. You may know similar roles as a Case Manager or Clinical Care Manager.

Nurse Next Door is a certified Great Place to Work. We are dedicated to delivering flexible in-home care options to those in the aged care and disability sector, helping people to live more fulfilling lives both at home and in the wider community.

Our Story

Nurse Next Door is a leading home care service provider, consistently recognised as an employer of choice and constantly on the lookout for the best people to help others live more enjoyable lives. We're more than just home care, we strive to provide companionship and a life lived as well as can be.

We Make Lives Better every day for our clients and care team through our 4 core values :

  • Admire People
  • WOW Customer Experience
  • Find a Better Way
  • Passionate About Making a Difference

We are dedicated to delivering flexible in-home nursing, caregiving and companionship care options up to 24/7 to those in the aged care and disability sector, with the backing of world-class technologies and systems.

Your Next Adventure

Operating in a home care environment, you'll be responsible for ensuring that our clients are safe and happy in their own homes. You'll liaise with potential clients, set up individualised care plans to meet their unique needs and build professional relationships in the health industry.

Our staff are at the heart of our business. We recognise the wonderful work you do every day as you strive to make our clients' lives better.

Reporting to our Director of Clinical Operations, your role as part of our leadership team will be to help manage a growing team of caregivers and nurses, and will include but will not be limited to the following:

  • Design tailored and meaningful client care plans that foster positive relationships between our clients and the Care Team.
  • Meet with potential clients to consult on their options for premium home care services.
  • Oversee client clinical care and maintain meticulous care documentation records.
  • Be accountable for maintaining the high clinical standards set by Nurse Next Door.
  • Assist in the management and development of a growing team of caregivers and nurses.
  • Believe in Making Lives Better for our clients every day, through thoughtful care and support.
  • Celebrate Happier Ageing, enabling our clients to live a fulfilling life at home as long as possible, doing what they love to do.
  • Make it your mission to make a difference in the lives of those around you

Why we'll love you

  • 5+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse
  • Competent in SPC and IDC management
  • Demonstrated experience in chronic wound management
  • Able to work dynamically and handle a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Passionate about making a difference

Why you'll love us

  • Monday-Friday role with one weekend a month on-call & no nights.
  • Generous salary package with phone, laptop and one of our iconic pink cars
  • An award-winning culture recognised for being disruptive and innovative within the healthcare space.
  • You'll build lasting relationships with everyone you meet, from clients to carers.
  • You'll be part of a warm and caring team who champion you every step of the way.

Job Requirement

  • AHPRA Registration
  • Registered Nurse
  • Post-grad qualification desirable
  • CPR & First Aid Certification
  • Current QLD Drivers License
  • NDIS Worker Screening Card
  • Working With Children Check
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module Completion
  • Requires some flexibility and availability to work occasional evenings, weekends and on-call as required

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