Work with us, in a career that matters

As a Registered Nurse you will have the opportunity to make a real difference for people living with disability by supporting them to achieve their home and living goals. The role provides general nursing support to our customers along with the following duties:

• Implement your clinical skills to meet a diverse range of customer health needs
• Monitor the health and wellbeing needs of customers and provide advice, guidance and support to non-clinical team members.
• Provide clinical practice advice and consultancy to the Community Services team to foster optimal health and wellbeing of customers.
• Strive to achieve positive outcomes for customers by working collaboratively with them, their support networks, including families, allied health professionals and medical practitioners, to advocate for customers within the health system.
• Undertake evidence-based general nursing tasks for customers such as wound care, urinary and bowel care, respiratory and airway management, care planning and medication management. 
• Plan, develop, evaluate and undertake clinical assessments and support plans to guide practice
• Be the most senior clinical person on shift and guide a team of Enrolled Nurses and Support Workers to deliver the highest quality of clinical care to customers.

This position is Permanent Casual Day Shift, based at a 20-bed site in Coolbinia.

Shift Times:

• AM Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• PM Shift: 2:30 PM – 10:30 PM

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
• leave loading and an employee assistance program
• A genuine and supportive team culture

About you

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

• Current clinical nursing skills with the ability to provide contemporary nursing supports for customers with complex needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as evidenced by building long lasting relationships with customers, their families, teams and external stakeholders
• Current registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• National Police Clearance (no older than 6 months), Current WA 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, 31 December 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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