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Community Enrolled Nurse - Forster and surrounds

  • 496437
  • Forster, NSW, Australia, 2428
  • Permanent Full-Time
  • Permanent Part-Time

Community Enrolled Nurse 

  • Salary packaging up to $15,900/annum 
  • Ongoing training and development 
  • Make a genuine difference in the lives of others 

Looking for a rewarding nursing career in aged care? Want to grow or transfer your Enrolled Nurse skills and make a real difference in your local community that you love? 

Join BaptistCare and support older people to live well in the comfort of their own home. If you have the passion to support people to live independently and improve their quality of life in the place they call home, this could be the perfect job for you! 

As a Community Enrolled Nurse servicing clients in Forster, Taree and the surrounding area, you will deliver high quality clinical care under the direct/indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse that support our clients to remain living at home. You’ll develop genuine connections with our clients and their loved ones and assist them to implement innovative strategies that will optimise their health and well-being and support their independence. 
 
What do we need from you? 

This position is home-office based with support from the local site office in Forster and is open to both part-time or full-time hours. 

You will need to be comfortable working on your own in the community, have excellent verbal communication skills and have an empathetic, patient and caring nature. This role does require you to have a valid driver licence and own a reliable motor vehicle with a minimum Third-Party Property Damage car insurance as you need to travel to our clients’ homes.

  • Current Enrolled Nurse qualifications with current AHPRA registration
  • Current clinical experience in acute or aged care sector 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Demonstrated time management & organisational skills with the ability to meet objectives/timelines
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and as part of a team
  • Previous experience in Community Nursing is highly desirable

About Us: 

BaptistCare is a leading for-purpose Christian-based care organisation that supports thousands of people across more than 100 locations in NSW, ACT and WA. From humble beginnings in 1944, BaptistCare has grown into one of the nation’s most respected care and community services providers. We create strong and caring communities and place people at the centre of all we do.

To support your wellbeing and career growth, BaptistCare offers:

  • Learning and development support committed to your skill development
  • Direct access to a dedicated supervisor to support you
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programs including our counselling support and wellness programs

BaptistCare has been acknowledged in the 2022 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work list, ranking tenth in the Government, Education and Not for Profit list, from over 750 nominated organisations across Australia and New Zealand.

Have more questions? For a confidential discussion, please email mytalent@baptistcare.org.au and one of our Talent Acquisition Partners will be in touch.

BaptistCare is recognised as an ‘Inclusive Employer’ by the Diversity Council of Australia for 2022-2023. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.

How can we help?

Our team is availble Monday to Friday, from 8:00am to 6:00pm.

BaptistCare NSW/ACT corporate office, Norwest Business Park, PO Box 7626 Baulkham Hills NSW 2153, Australia