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Registered Nurse - Aged Care

Sydney NSW

Registered Nurse

Sanctuary Recruitment are hiring Registered Nurses for Aged Care shifts around Sydney

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Home care jobs in Newcastle FAQs

What does a home care worker do?

The role of a home care worker is ensure that those receiving home care services are able to remain in their homes for longer, living independent lives. Those working in home care can expect to carry out tasks to fulfill their clients needs and requirements.

Home care support worker

Home care support workers manage the day to day activities that the clients need assistance in, such as:

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Understanding the clients, and their families, on an emotional level and provide a listening ear
Travelling to and from medical appointments
Adhering to any requests from the client that is in line with the services outlined in their Home Care Package

Registered nurse

These are qualified healthcare professionals that have obtained a Bachelor of Nursing (BoN) undergraduate degree and are registered with AHPRA. A home care registered nurse is responsible for:

Administering medications in line with the clients care plan
Care planning and all documentation to monitor the client
Complex pain management and assessing situations for solutions
Wound care
Monitoring vital signs

What home care roles are you recruiting for?

We are recruiting home care professionals in the following roles:

View our jobs board to see what home care jobs are available.

Where are you recruiting for home care roles?

We are looking for home care support workers and registered nurses in the following locations:

What types of home care roles are you recruiting for?

We are recruiting for home care roles on a casual basis. This is flexible work than can be filled last minute or on an ad-hoc basis, to cover gaps in a roster, and to fulfill shortages due to annual leave and sick leave.

What home care qualifications do I need for each position?

To be placed in a home care role with Sanctuary, you need to have obtained the following qualifications:

A support worker will require a Cert III in Individual Support or equivalent.
A registered nurse will need a Bachelor of Nursing degree and a current AHPRA registration.

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