Community Registered Nurse - Newcastle

Your career in healthcare made personal

At Medibank we’ve recently unified our health services under one brand – Amplar Health. 

With over 1000 employees, our nurses, GPs and other amazing allied health professionals our focus is on improving healthcare experiences and championing greater access, choice, and control for people in Australia when it comes to managing their health. 

The opportunity
Community nursing is fulfilling and every shift you feel like you are making a difference for someone. If you feel you have lost your 'spark' and want to get back to delivering personalised nursing care to your patients, this could be the opportunity for you. 
 
Due to expansion of our services in NSW, we have a casual, ongoing position available for an experienced registered nurses to join our community team in Newcastle with shifts available Monday to Friday and adhoc some weekend work (if desired). The hours we can offer span between 7.00am and 5.00 pm and offer family friendly flexibility. As well as working in the community, from time to time, there will also be an opportunity to do telehealth appointments with our RITH patients working in the comfort of your own home. 
 

As a Community Nurse you will you rapport with your clients in their homes, whilst providing care and service to clients in line with their personalised care plans, including health assessments, chronic wound care and medication administration as well as providing education and support to the patient and their family.

What will set you apart from the rest?
With previous experience working in the community, delivering a broad range of nursing care and interventions, you are comfortable working autonomously with a patient centred approach.
•    Current unrestricted AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
•    Working with children check/DCSI or equivalent
•    Current drivers’ licence & reliable vehicle 
•    2 Years’ recent acute experience & ability to spot client deterioration
•    Experience in PICC care/dressing/removal
•    Chronic wound care experience is a bonus as well as cannulation skills 
•    Competent IT skills/literacy 

Our much loved perks
•    Flexible work rosters with no night shifts!
•    Access to 24/7 support lines to support your mental & physical wellbeing 

Learn more about Amplar Health at https://amplarhealth.com.au

Inclusion and Accessibility  

We believe in everyone's potential and strive to make Amplar inclusive for all because different perspectives make us better. To learn about our commitments, employee experiences, and benefits, click here. (link to D&I page on careers site)  

We encourage applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, those with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. For any adjustments or alternative formats during the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@medibank.com.au. 

Employees in face-to-face healthcare roles will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment.