About the company

For over 50 years, Drake Medox has been one of Australia's most reputable health and community care providers. Specialising in high and complex care in the disability sector, we assist individuals in their own homes to empower them with skilled and tender aid to achieve their goals and activities of daily living.

Why work with us?

We are a person-centered disability support organisation that values and fosters advocation for our healthcare workers and clients.

We lead by example, providing:

• Flexible working hours
• Above award hourly rates
• A strong management team and 24-hour consultant support
• The Drake Medox training academy (paid training)
• Opportunities to expand your role and rise in your professional development.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to coordinate one of our homecare programs in Melbourne, Kensington VIC.

The role will be ideal for an individual with hands-on experience in acute settings and is looking to advance their career into coordination and management.

Duties:

• Confidence to deliver training and mentorship for our healthcare workers
• First point of call for clinical advice and enquiries
• Conducting weekly shifts within the roster to support our client
• Assisting staff with managing and troubleshooting their clinical skills including ventilator management
• There is scope to work some of the hours from home with the majority to be worked from the clients home
• 20-30 hours per week (including one shift on location with client)

The successful applicant will partner with our Clinical Nurse Coordinator and National Clinical team to ensure success in the role.

About you

• Current AHPRA Registration
• Valid Australian Drivers license
• NDIS workers screening check
• Sound understanding and demonstrated experience in acute settings
• Exposure to patients with spinal cord injuries, catheters, ventilators, tracheostomy, and respiratory related matters
• Encompass a confident and approachable leadership style

Clinical care needs of the client

• Ventilator and catheter management
• Pressure area management
• Bowel care management
• Medication and behavioural management
• Manual handling
• Equipment and safety checks

How to apply

If this role feels like something you could flourish in, please click the 'Apply now' button! You can also call Olga or Alma on 1300 360 070 for a confidential discussion about the role.

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.