Registered Nurse (Critical Care) - Shepparton

About the role

Drake International is recruiting a Registered Nurse in Shepparton, Victoria, working in a critical care setting. The role is casual and ongoing, with monthly rosters based on your availability, and pays between $60 and $70 per hour. The nurse provides 2:1 care to a female client with a C2 spinal cord injury and complex needs in a home setting.

Key responsibilities

• Full supervision of the client and continuous clinical assessment
• Airway assistance and management, ventilation and suctioning
• Tracheostomy care and management
• Personal care, including skin integrity management and pressure area care
• Catheter care and medication administration
• Assisting the Support Worker with activities of daily living
• Supporting the client with activities at home and in the community

Required profile

• Flexible to work 24/7 rotating rosters
• Previous spinal cord injury experience (essential)
• Previous ICU or critical care experience (essential)
• Manual handling experience (essential)
• Personal care experience
• AHPRA registration
• Current accredited first aid and CPR
• NDIS screening clearance
• Valid Australian driver's licence and right to live and work in Australia

Required skills

• Tracheostomy and ventilation (essential)
• Manual handling certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
• Medication certificate (or willingness to obtain one)

What we offer

• Weekly pay and monthly rosters based on availability
• Paid training and ongoing development
• Supportive team with events and recognition
• Employee wellbeing support, including EAP and referral rewards