Community Registered Nurse

About the role

The Benevolent Society is hiring a Community Registered Nurse for a permanent full-time position on Darug Country in Penrith, providing in-home clinical support to older people across Western Sydney. The role pays $92k-$100k depending on skills and experience, plus superannuation and salary packaging. You will deliver person-centred nursing care through assessment, intervention and ongoing support, working alongside multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities

• Provide in-home clinical services including wound care, pressure care, continence and catheter care, medication administration and stomach care for older people with complex needs.
• Conduct clinical assessments such as pain, cognitive and ongoing health monitoring assessments to support care planning.
• Deliver evidence-based clinical care aligned with the Aged Care Act 2024 and Quality Standards.
• Develop and evaluate holistic care plans supporting wellness, reablement and individual client goals.
• Facilitate communication across multidisciplinary teams, clients and families, and build referral networks to promote service growth.
• Travel regularly to suburbs including Penrith, Blacktown, The Hills District, Parramatta, Liverpool and Campbelltown.

Required profile

• Valid AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (essential).
• 2+ years of nursing experience in aged care, community care and/or disability settings.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel across Western Sydney.
• Warm, compassionate approach and passion for person-centred care.

Required skills

• First Aid and CPR certificate.
• Experience delivering clinical care including wound management, medication administration and clinical assessments.
• Strong clinical judgement, time management and professional accountability.

What we offer

• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 pa of pre-tax salary.
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options, and an extra day off each month (12 days per year as a full-time employee).
• Recognition programs, long service leave after 5 years, a fitness passport and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Tailored career development opportunities.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff receive up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave.