Registered Nurse and Enrolled Nurse - Disability Services

About the role

Casual positions are available for Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses in the Intensive Therapeutic Care - Significant Disability (ITC-SD) program, based in Carlingford, NSW, with immediate start. The program supports children and young people, their families and key stakeholders in recovery from trauma, with a multi-disciplinary, person-centred approach. The nurse works closely with the Case Manager, Therapeutic Specialist and Therapeutic House Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Provide individualised, high-quality support that promotes the physical, emotional, social and behavioural needs of children and young people
• Support clients in their day-to-day lives according to individual Care Plans
• Help shape and progress the program and care plans
• Assist the transition of children and young people to their new home, creating a safe, homely and supportive environment
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive client care
• Perform direct care such as personal care, housework, transport, meal preparation and social activities
• Administer medications correctly and manage challenging behaviours in line with behaviour management plans
• Report changes in a client's needs to the Therapeutic House Manager and complete care documentation

Required profile

• AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 or Enrolled Nurse
• Current Advanced Life Support training
• Minimum 1 year working in paediatrics
• Experience providing services to children and young people and working in a team
• Understanding of the NDIS framework, Child-Safe Standards and the ITC-SD model
• Intermediate computer skills and current unrestricted NSW driver's licence (at least P2)
• Current First Aid certificate, Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Check and satisfactory criminal history
• Willingness to work flexible hours including shift work and weekends

What we offer

• Remuneration in line with the Nurses Award 2010
• Salary packaging (permanent employees only), study assistance, Employee Assistance Program and chaplaincy support
• Employee referral program and discounted private health insurance and home loan offers

Applications close 10 November at 5pm; candidates must submit a CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria.