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About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5500 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell 

• Above award hourly rates
• Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
• Annual Leave loading
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
• Enhanced Parental Leave options
• Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)
• Not for profit, values-based organisation

About the role

Based from our Swan Hill office, the Community Registered Nurse supports Uniting AgeWell clients across Swan Hill, Kerang, and surrounding regions as part of our Support at Home program.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct in-home clinical assessments, reviews, and ongoing evaluation of client care needs

• Provide clinical advice and support to clients, including referrals to appropriate services where specialised input is required

• Deliver collaborative leadership, guidance, and clinical supervision to Care Advisors and Home Care staff

• Work closely with local allied health professionals to ensure timely, coordinated, and responsive care in clients’ homes

• Provide health education and health promotion initiatives, including carer education and social support groups

• Promote a positive and collaborative team environment by role modelling best practice, supporting daily care routines, ensuring safe medication management, and contributing to the achievement of clinical care goals

This is a permanent full-time position, working Monday to Friday during business hours.

About you

This role is ideal for you if you have:

• A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification with current AHPRA Division 1 registration (required)

• A minimum of 3–5 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse within community health, Commonwealth Home Support, or district nursing settings (required)

• A collaborative, flexible approach to work, with a positive and solution-focused mindset

• Endorsement for continence assessments and prescription (highly desirable)

• Demonstrated experience visiting clients in their homes and delivering community-based care

• Experience in evaluating, implementing, and reviewing care and support plans

• Working knowledge of the My Aged Care portal

• A genuinely kind and caring nature, with a strong commitment to person-centred care and client advocacy

• Strong decision-making, critical thinking, and on-the-spot problem-solving skills

• Proven ability to delegate and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment, supported by clear and confident communication skills

• Availability to work full-time, Monday to Friday

• The ability to thrive within a team environment while also valuing meaningful one-to-one interactions with clients

• A commitment to contributing to a workplace culture guided by the BEST way of life: Believe, Excel, Support, and Trust

Essentials for working in Aged Care

To be considered for this role, you will need or be willing to obtain:

• A current Victorian Working With Children Check (Employee)

• Current and ongoing vaccinations 

• Australian working rights

• The ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check

• A current driver’s licence and access to a registered and insured vehicle in your own name

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

You can access the position description here: Registered Nurse - Community PD.pdf

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at Recruitment@unitingagewell.org. Please note the position and location.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!

Reference: JR 494432