• North Melbourne based
• 20 hours per week
• Manage and support a team of support workers and nurses!

About the company:

Drake Medox has been one of Australia’s most trusted and recognised providers of Disability Home Care Services for many years. We take pride in our processes and believe that our staff are the most important aspect of our business.

About the role:

We are currently looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to manage one of our programs based in the inner-city Suburbs of Melbourne. This role will be perfect for someone who has hands on experience in an acute setting and is looking to take that next step and advance their career into coordination and management.

Our client is a ventilated quadriplegic so exposure to Respiratory Management and Spinal Injuries will be a great advantage. The successful applicant will be guided by the current Clinical Nurse Coordinator as well as Drake Medox Management to ensure their success in this role. The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills and leadership qualities.

The Client:

Our client lives at home with a cohesive family orientated environment, who are capable of supporting and training the right candidate in their role. Our client is an active, dynamic individual with many interests and passions. They have lived a very inspiring and full life and are looking for someone who will enable them to reach even more goals.

Our client, who lives at home with a complex Spinal Cord Injury, requires a dedicated Nurse to coordinate and manage their overall care and clinical needs. This is a great opportunity for you to make a difference in our client’s life, as well as enhance your own skills and knowledge, by leading and coordinating a strong team of Nurses and Support Workers along with liaising with various Allied Health Professionals.

You must have:

• Current AHPRA Registration
• NDIS Worker Screener Check
• Valid Australian Driver’s License
• International Police check for applicants who have lived outside of Australia for 12 months of more

The successful candidate will possess the following qualities:

• Clinical coordination experience (desirable)
• ICU, Acute Respiratory or Spinal experience or exposure (desirable)
• Organisational and leadership qualities
• Encompass a person-centred approach to nursing
• Experience collaborating with Allied Health professionals
• Have a caring nature and a passion for helping others in need

Our Culture:

Time and time again we have received great feedback from our current nurses and support workers who value working within our team and the consistent support they receive. We are big believers in acknowledging professionalism, hard work and commitment through our quarterly “Contractor of the Quarter” campaign. Your management team are a diverse range of healthcare professionals specialising in different areas and you can expect the highest standard of support from us.

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours
• Ability to work some hours from home
• Exceptional above award hourly rates
• Backed by a strong management team and 24-hour consultant support
• High job satisfaction knowing you are having a major impact in someone’s life

If this position sounds like you, please Apply Now!

Alternatively, please contact Megan on 1300 360 070 for any queries in relation to this role.