MSWA is seeking a suitably experienced and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to provide nursing services to our customers in the metro area.

MSWA provides vital support and services to people living with all neurological conditions in Western Australia. This includes people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, motor neurone disease and acquired brain injury.

We employ a diverse range of professionals from allied health to event management, marketing and nursing, and community services to finance. When you join MSWA, you join a team of over 800 professional staff who are dedicated to helping Western Australians living with a neurological condition achieve better outcomes.

If you are looking to make a difference and work alongside a team of passionate professionals, then we can’t wait to hear from you.

Find out more about what we do mswa.org.au

About the Role

The successful candidate will be working part-time at various office locations within the Perth Metro area. You will join a large, supportive, and dedicated team of Registered Nurses, striving to provide support and nursing services e.g. medication management and education for all our customers.

The responsibilities of the Neurological Liaison Nurse will include:

• Completion of nursing assessments
• Referrals to appropriate health professionals
• Compensatory strategy recommendations
• Collaboration with multiple disciplinary teams
• Providing support and education to customers specific to their needs
• Initiation and review of care plans
• Clinical Support as necessary (e.g. catheter changes and wound care)

The service provided by the Neurological Liaison Nurse focuses on providing appropriate support for our customers living with a neurological condition. This role is well suited to individuals who enjoy nursing within a community, non-urgent setting. You will work closely with your customers, family members and relevant health/support professionals to achieve optimal outcomes.

Essential

• Must have current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Police Clearance (or willing to obtain)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as a part of a team
• Demonstrated time management skills
• Current ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence

Desirable

• Experience in community nursing or residential aged care
• Experience in clinical neurology would be advantageous
• Catheter Care Management
• A basic understanding of the NDIS

Benefits

• Comprehensive induction process
• Sponsored professional development opportunities and study leave
• Ongoing mentoring and coaching
• Opportunity for career advancement
• Provision of smart phone and iPad
• Salary Packaging
• Flexible work conditions

For more information and/or a copy of the Duty Statement please contact:

Vanishree Chetti
Manager: Nursing
[email protected], using the subject line: Neurological Liaison Nurse enquiry via EthicalJobs