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About the position

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse with leadership skills to make a difference!

Opportunity

The Health Lead is responsible for case managing the health needs of Ability WA customers. The responsibilities include providing clinical practice advice and consultancy to the Community Services team to promote optimal health and wellbeing of customers primarily via tele practice and/or direct nursing support for customers with disability related health needs. The successful candidate will continue to practice their clinical skills such as PEG Management, Wound Care, Catheter Management while also having protected office-based time for the development of care plans and case management tasks.

This is a part-time position based in Coolbinia.

How you’ll make a difference 

As Health Lead, you will:

• Provide clinical support, advice and interventions directly to customers with disability related health needs.
• Monitor and support the health needs of customers with complex health issues.
• Coach and provide advice to Community Service (CS) teams, CS Managers, House Coordinators and Support Workers to monitor, maintain and act on customer health and wellbeing issues.
• Work collaboratively with health practitioners, therapists, families/ guardians and other stakeholders where advocacy and/or a multidisciplinary approach is required to meet a customer’s wellbeing outcomes.
• Evaluate, develop and plan clinical assessments and support plans to guide Support Worker practice e.g., Bowel care plan
• Support the Nurse Manager and Quality & Governance Team to develop clinical practice frameworks, governance frameworks and guidance materials.
• Develop strong collaborative relationships with Coordinators, Managers and the Quality governance team to promote a high standard of clinical practice.
• Review and provide advice on clinical incidents, hospital admissions and discharges, process and documentation such as medication errors, Annual Medical Reviews and Medication Audits.

Benefits

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

Along with a caring and values-driven culture, Ability WA can offer you:

• Non-profit organisation salary packaging benefits up to a maximum of $18,550
• Paid parental leave, Professional Development leave, return from parental leave bonuses and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Career development and professional development opportunities
• Discounted membership with HBF
• Flexible working arrangements
• A genuine and supportive team culture
• A strong employee listening culture which provides regular opportunities to provide your feedback about life at Ability WA which is used to make improvements to our organisation

About you

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

• Current registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Minimum four years’ experience as a Registered Nurse is essential.
• Current clinical nursing skills with the ability to provide contemporary nursing supports for customers with complex needs.
• Coaching and mentoring approach to staff development.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication and able to consult with customers, their families, teams and a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong alignment & commitment to Ability WA Values.
• Any Relevant Qualification, 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:

Alison Devonport, Community Services Manager, Alison.Devonport@abilitywa.com.au

Applications close: Thursday, 10 April 2025

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.’

Ability WA is committed to empowering all people to realise their abilities and thrive in their communities. We embrace the unique strengths of every person within our organisation and welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities, gender identities, ethnicities and cultures as we continue to grow our diverse workforce.