Community Services Registered Nurse
- Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care to clients in the community.
- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualised care plans.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
Posted: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: 30/11/2026
Salary: $46.10 - $58.41
Job Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Community Services
Job Category: Community Services
Garden Village is a locally recognised and award-winning aged care and community services provider located in the coastal hub of Port Macquarie. Garden Village has supported our community for over 45 years and is recognised as an industry leader.
Job Description
The Community Services Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for delivering safe, high-quality and person-centred nursing care to clients within the community setting. The role provides clinical assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing interventions to support clients to maintain their health, wellbeing, independence and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and identify clients’ clinical, health and wellbeing needs.
- Develop, implement and regularly review individualised care plans in collaboration with clients, families, carers and the broader care team.
- Provide evidence-based clinical nursing care, including medication management, wound care, health monitoring, chronic disease management and other nursing interventions as required.
- Monitor and evaluate clients’ health status, identifying changes or deterioration and escalating concerns appropriately.
- Provide health education, support and advice to clients and their families/carers to promote health, independence and self-management.
- Liaise and collaborate effectively with GPs, allied health professionals, support workers and other relevant healthcare providers to ensure coordinated and integrated care.
- Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical documentation and client records in accordance with organisational requirements and relevant legislation.
- Ensure all nursing practice complies with organisational policies and procedures, professional standards, clinical guidelines and applicable legislation.
- Contribute to the ongoing review and improvement of clinical practices, quality and safety within community services.
- Work autonomously in the community while maintaining effective communication and collaboration with the broader multidisciplinary team.
- Promote a positive, respectful and client-centred approach in all interactions with clients, families, carers and colleagues.
- Identify and report risks, incidents, safeguarding concerns and changes in client circumstances in accordance with organisational processes.
- maintain their health, wellbeing, independence and quality of life.
Desired Skills and Experience
Candidates will require:
- AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - with residents and families
- A strong understanding of Resident Rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Support at home.
- National Police Check and NDIS Workers Check
- Right to work in Australia
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