Who are we?

We are CPSN and we are passionate and driven!

The Cerebral Palsy Support Network (CPSN) is the Australian membership-based peak that represents individuals with cerebral palsy (and like conditions) and their families. We empower our members to thrive and flourish in their community through the provision of support, resources and services. We ensurea person centred approach in everything we do.

The role of Community and Telehealth Registered Nurse

You will connect with clients and staff to achieve positive outcomes

We have an exciting position available for a dynamic and motivated Registered Nurse.

This role forms part of a national telehealth nurse case management pilot program called Patient Pathways being coordinated by the Centre for Community Driven Research.

You will spend two days per week performing telehealth services and the remainder of your time providing clinical and case management advice to CPSN staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate clinical supervision in accordance within the CPSN clinical governance framework
• Provide nursing assessments and care planning within a person-centred framework
• Supervise clinical processes to ensure client needs and plans are met
• Provide support and advice to a broad range of stakeholders (clients, family members and staff) regarding health care issues
• Develop and deliver training and assessment programs for including Support Workers
• Provide clinical advice to CPSN staff related to specific client needs
• Ensure allied health plans and reports are documented and outcomes monitored

What you need to succeed!

To start, you need to genuinely match CPSN’s Values and promote person centred services.

As our successful candidate, you will be a motivated, pro-active and passionate team player. You will actively promote the rights of all people and will demonstrate the highest quality of support and customer service in all you do.

You will also have:

• Current AHPRA Registration and a Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent)
• 5 years' experience in a clinical setting
• An understanding of the NDIS, disability sector
• Experience working in paediatric settings
• Awareness of the challenges faced by individuals living with cerebral palsy/physical disability (desirable)
• Commitment and drive to deliver quality, human rights-based services in the community
• High level interpersonal and communication skills
• High computer literacy with strong database management skills
• Demonstrated experience establishing, building and maintaining relationships
• Strong people orientation and a respect for organisational values and culture

This position may require travel to participants homes, therefore you will require a current driver’s licence and your own vehicle. You will be reimbursed for kilometres travelled.

Why CPSN?

Positive, supportive and collaborative environment with added perks!

We can offer you:

• Flexible working conditions and an amazing work-life balance, including working from home opportunities
• Salary packaging benefits (up to $15,900 tax-free p.a.)
• A range of generous leave entitlements
• An innovative and passionate team
• Experience delivering a unique service delivery model in the disability services sector
• Free on-site street parking

For more information about this exciting and diverse opportunity, please contact Kellie O’Shea, Customer Outcomes Manager on 03 9478 1001.

At CPSN, we know we are at our best when our team represents the communities we serve. We are proud of our commitment to providing a supportive work environment for all team members. We actively encourage applications from all candidates, including the LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities.

Employment with CPSN is subject to the following forms of pre-employment safety screening such as Police Records Check (and international where relevant), Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and Reference Checks. This role is only available to Australian Residents or to those who hold the right to work in Australia. CPSN is an equal opportunity employer.

No Recruitment Agencies, please.