Community Registered Nurse

Job No: JPR1903
Location: Kununurra

About Juniper:

At Juniper we are proud to be one of Western Australia's biggest local aged care providers, championing individualised care that keeps our customers connected to the people, passions and places they have always loved. Right across the state, we are committed to exceptional care, accommodation, and support services for older Western Australians.

About the role:

We are seeking a casual Registered Nurse to join our friendly and supportive Home and Community Care team in the Kimberley area of Western Australia. Our Juniper Home and Community Care team provides care in the Community setting and the successful candidate will visit customers in their own homes across the Kimberley region including Kununurra and Wyndham. 

As a Registered Nurse with Juniper Community you will partner with customers to assess their needs, implement strength-based strategies and evaluate effectiveness. You will conduct clinical nursing assessments, which will include cognitive assessments and care planning. You will work within the broader Home and Community team including allied health, case managers and community support workers. Renowned for our commitment to the delivery of person centred care and best practice in relation to the provision of quality care, you will be working in a supportive environment that encourages initiative.

This is a casual position with availability preferred between 8am-5pm Monday to Friday. Weekend work can be negotiated for the right candidate.  The specific hours and days of work will be negotiated with the successful candidate.  Candidates with previous experience working in Home and Community Care will be viewed favourably.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess and review customer needs in consultation with case managers
  • Clinical Nursing assessments (PAS & KICKA)
  • Cognitive assessments
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care in partnership with customers and their significant others for both chronic and complex needs
  • Liaise with appropriate health care professionals to deliver quality care to customers
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
  • Ensure full compliance with organisation, professional and aged care standards

Key requirements:

  • Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
  • Ability to relate to elderly customers with empathy whilst working effectively with other health professionals, service providers and case managers
  • Strong clinical assessment skills
  • Work autonomously with strong communication, organisational and time management skills
  • Enthusiasm for professional growth and development
  • Competency with IDCs, wound care and strategies for living with dementia – desirable
  • Cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • Current Australian driver’s licence and reliable vehicle - both essential

What’s on offer:

  • Attractive remuneration $43.39 - $56.45 per hour dependent on experience, plus 20% casual loading
  • Salary Package up to $18,550 per annum tax free
  • $5 per hour district allowance in addition to salary
  • $5 per hour accommodation allowance in addition to salary
  • Travel allowance of up to $2,000 annually after first year of service
  • Supportive environment with regular and ongoing professional development
  • Work phone and laptop provided
  • Pool cars available or mileage paid for use of own vehicle
  • Non-profit values driven Western Australian aged care provider
  • All employees have access to Juniperks an online platform that unlocks exclusive retail discounts, employee perks, wellness initiatives and peer acknowledgement
  • Health Insurance discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program with free counselling

 

How to apply:

To be considered for this position please submit your application online including a current curriculum vitae.

Please contact Recruitment Advisor Peta with any enquiries about this position on 08 6119 6041.

People of all ages and cultures are encouraged to apply. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Visa Sponsorship is NOT available.

Please note that this position is in KUNUNURRA, not in the Perth Metropolitan area. Applicants with an address outside this regional area will not be considered for this position unless it is specifically stated in your application that you are imminently moving to the Kununurra area. 

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About Us

At Juniper we are proud to be one of Western Australia’s biggest non-profit, local aged care providers, championing individualised care that keeps our customers connected to the people, passions and places they’ve always loved.

We want to empower all older Western Australians to hold onto their independence and identity as they journey into old age, supporting them to take pleasure in a life well lived. We do this through our commitment to exceptional care, accommodation and support services in Home and Community Care, Residential Aged Care, Transition Care and Retirement Living communities.

Our roots extend back to 1949, when we opened our doors in Mt Lawley to 12 older women widowed by the second World War. Today, we remain local through-and-through, dedicated to the changing needs of Western Australians. That’s why we’re located right across the state, from remote areas of the Kimberley, in the Mid West, across the Wheatbelt, through the Great Southern and within Perth and the Peel region.

Our services allow older Western Australians to continue living close to family and friends and within the communities they love. We understand the importance of community and culture – which is why we put it at the heart of everything we do.

We are a community of carers that live by our values of welcome, respect, compassion, hope and courage. We’re your partners in helping you keep the unique bits of who you are, and we do this through expertise, compassion and kindness every step of the way.