Are you an experienced community aged care Registered Nurse?
Come and join the Brightwater at Home team within the Perth Metro area.

Brightwater are seeking Registered Nurses to join the community nursing team, who will cover the central and northern regions.  We partner with our clients, supporting them to achieve their goals and maintain their independence.

We are looking for Nurses who can commit to ongoing shifts each week, between Monday to Friday. RN’s that reside in the central to northern regions who have a willingness to travel between clients will be preferred.

Community aged care experience is essential for this position to meet the needs of our clients.

Our shifts typically run from 8am to 4pm (with some flexibility) and we have full time hours available for the right candidates.

The Role:

As a Community Registered Nurse, you will need to have advanced clinical assessment skills and experience with wound care, catheters, and diabetes management. This role involves working in the community and visiting clients in their own homes under aged care packages and the TCC program. You will need exceptional problem solving, time management, and decision-making abilities to promote choice, control, and quality of life for our clients.

To be successful, you will possess the following:

• Current Registration with the AHPRA.
• a minimum of 2 years (post grad) RN experience working within community aged care setting.
• Experience with wound care, catheters, and diabetes management.
• Excellent communication and assessment skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage change in a care or service- related environment.
• Be able to prioritise their workload safely and efficiently with a focus on our clients.
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance that is less than one year old.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain)
• Hold a WA drivers’ licence and own a reliable car, for use between clients. 
• An understanding that travel within the metro area is a requirement of this position.

Brightwater can offer you:

• The ability to salary package – up to $18,550 annually, meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your take-home pay
• Our unique staff benefits program, including access to BrightwaterPlus which gives you discounts with over 370 retailers
• 96c p/km travel allowance (from first to last client)
• Discounted membership with the Australian College of Nurses
• Career development and professional development opportunities, as well as 5 days of professional development leave each year
• Scholarship opportunities to staff members who demonstrate an interest in research or further learning to benefit our clients
• Clinical training programs to support staff to enhance their professional skills and knowledge.

About Brightwater

With a track record that dates back to 1901, care is at our core.  We stand beside our clients during times of personal change, using experience and understanding to be the support they need. We’re ready for the complexities that come with ageing and disability, including dementia, Huntington’s disease and acquired brain injury.

If you share a spirit that is caring, authentic, progressive and courageous then please read the attached job description for more information on the role, including a full list of duties and selection criteria to address.  Please note that Brightwater reserves the right to close the advert at any time.

Applications should be submitted through Brightwater’s online portal by 6 Sept however, Brightwater reserves the right to close this advert before this date.

For confidential enquiries, please contact David Frayne, 0417 520 285 or Chloe Jones (Clinical Nurse Manager) 0478 269 213 | email enquiries via [email protected]. 

At Brightwater, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, thoughts, and beliefs. We foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and innovation where our clients and staff can flourish. Brightwater encourages applications from diverse backgrounds - including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI+ and people living with disabilities.

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