About the company

For over 40 years, Drake Medox has been one of Australia's most reputable providers of Disability Support Services. We specialise in the recruitment of outstanding healthcare professionals and provide direct support for individuals living with a disability in their own homes and within the community.

Why work with us?

We are a person-centered disability support organisation that values and genuinely advocates for our frontline health care workers. We lead by example, providing:

• Monthly rosters
• Paid training
• Above award pay rates
• Weekly pay
• Work-life balance with flexible hours
• Recognition program
• Referral program
• Regular shifts
• Dedicated team
• Team events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and more!

About the role

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

You will be working in the clients home in Unley to support our client and the current support staff, the remainder of time you will be based in our Adelaide office.

This role is a full time position.

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 while working closely with the client.

• 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
• Be on-site at the clients home for contact and support
• 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

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

About you

• Current AHPRA Registration
• Full South Australian Driver's Licence
• NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Working with Children Check
• National Police Clearance
• Manual Handling Certificate
• First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Medication Certificate

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

Ready to apply?

If this position sounds like you, please click Apply!

You can also find out more about us via our website www.drakemedox.com.au

Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Drake, we are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and equity. While our journey is ongoing, our shared goal is to create an environment where every individual is respected and valued. We are a community that recognises the strength of diversity.

Right to Work

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.