Registered Nurse - Community Nurse
- Deliver holistic, in-home nursing care to individuals living with spinal cord injury.
- Build genuine, long-term relationships with clients while working autonomously.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support client wellbeing and independence.
- More autonomy - In community with time to care
- Build meaningful client relationships
- Nursing that fits your life - full time or part time opportunities
Community Nurse (Registered Nurse) – Brisbane
Do the nursing you trained for — in the community, with time to care.
Spinal Life Australia is a purpose-driven not-for-profit organisation supporting people living with spinal cord injury to live independently and with dignity in their own homes. We are seeking a passionate Registered Nurse to join our Community Nursing team to travel and support clients within Southeast Queensland (Brisbane & surrounds). Full-time and part-time opportunities are available.
Why you will love this role
- Purpose-led, meaningful work that makes a real difference
- Flexible full-time or part-time employment
- Autonomy in your role with strong multidisciplinary support
- Build genuine, long-term relationships with clients
- Supportive team culture where your expertise is valued
- Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
About the role As a Community Nurse, you will deliver holistic, in-home nursing care to individuals living with spinal cord injury. You will work as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team to support client wellbeing, independence, and quality of life.
Your responsibilities will include
- Bladder, bowel, continence, and respiratory management
- Complex wound care and pressure injury management
- Catheter changes and clinical assessments
- Tracheostomy care and respiratory support (training provided if required)
- Client education and empowerment to promote independence
- Clinical guidance and training for Personal Support Workers
- Liaising with allied health professionals and external providers
- Client visits – within southeast Queensland (Brisbane & surrounds)
What we are looking for
- Current Registered Nurse registration with AHPRA
- Minimum two years post-graduate nursing experience (community nursing preferred)
- Current Queensland Driver’s Licence
- Strong clinical assessment and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- A caring, empathetic, and person-centred approach
Desirable (but not essential)
- Experience working with people with spinal cord injury
- Experience or interest in tracheostomy and ventilation care
Why Spinal Life Australia? At Spinal Life Australia, we are passionate about rebuilding lives, promoting independence, and preventing spinal injuries. You’ll be supported through a comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and a collaborative team environment that values your contribution.
How to apply Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role.
For further information, contact our Recruitment team on ************ or *********************
Spinal Life Australia is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
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