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Working at Achieve is more than just a job.
  
Our team makes a real difference in people’s lives every day - and we make sure to support our staff too. We create a workplace where everyone feels safe to be themselves.
We welcome people from all backgrounds because we know that different experiences, languages, and cultures help us better support our clients and make Achieve stronger.
We’re committed to making sure everyone can take part - whether that’s through physical access or by making sure people feel included in how things are done and how decisions are made.
  
Achieve Australia is a for purpose community organisation that provides services to people with disability and an NDIS- registered provider.

About the role:
The Community Registered Nurse will provide clinical support and guidance across sites in South East Queensland, supporting the development, review, and maintenance of clinical care plans, health assessments, and client supports. The role includes providing clinical advice and training to frontline staff, using evidence‑based practice and a person‑centred approach to promote safe, high‑quality care and optimal health outcomes for clients.

This is a part‑time position, with hours to be negotiated and flexible within standard business hours, based in Brisbane for a 6‑month parental leave cover contract. Role Responsibilities:   

• Deliver appropriate health care support and services including health care planning, medication management and various high intensity personal supports in keeping with the NDIS Practice Standards - High Intensity Support Skills Descriptors.
• Support Service Managers/Coordinators and teams to coordinate and review the delivery of clinical support services to assist clients in implementing Health Care Plans and to remain safe and healthy within their assessed capacity or in conjunction with guardians/persons responsible who have decision-making authority.
• Provide advice and recommendations regarding intake and onboarding of new clients by reviewing health care ensure documentation and updates required to ensure a smooth transition to Achieve Australia.
• Monitor the implementation of client Health Care Plans to assess if associated complex client issues require amendments to health care objectives.
• Provide appropriate and timely attention when informed of a client hospitalisation and discharge, providing support to staff by explaining identified recommendations and required actions to be taken in keeping with organisation policy and procedures.
• Provide care staff with advice, coaching, training in client health-related plans and feedback to influence the improvement of quality health care outcomes for clients.
• Liaise with health professionals, and communicate advice and recommendations to clients, staff, medical professionals, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and revise individualised client health protocols in keeping with client needs and organisation policy and procedure to keep pace with current clinical best practice and communicate any changes to clients, persons responsible, staff and key stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships including clients and families and carers to address practical issues, enhance operational efficiency and meet client health care requirements.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent including holding a current Registered Nurse (RN) registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Minimum of 3 years recent postgraduate nursing experience
• Demonstrated skills and experience in clinical leadership, education, and training
• Evidence of ongoing professional development as reflected in a Professional Practice Portfolio
• Demonstrated ability to use evidence‑based practice and contribute to quality improvement initiatives that enhance clinical care and service outcomes.
• Current QLD Drivers’ License
• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check

  
Great employee benefits

• Salary packaging options mean you keep more of your take home pay before tax.
• Car leasing is another salary packaging option.
• Free personal and financial counselling for you and your family.
• Range of paid leave and flexible work arrangements.
• Support for a healthy lifestyle, access to fitness passport memberships and wellness programs.
• Regular training and support to succeed in your role, including paid induction for frontline staff.
• A strong record of promoting from within.

  
Achieve Australia takes safe hiring seriously.
We want to make sure the people we support are safe and well, and we expect all staff to help make that happen.
As part of applying for a job with us, you might need to go through some checks before you start. These could include things like:
  

• Reference checks
• National Police check
• NDIS Worker Check
• Working with Children check
• Verification of your right to work in Australia.

Please note that a criminal history does not automatically affect employment opportunities.

How to apply: To register your interest, please click ‘Apply Now’ and provide a resume. If you want to share a bit more about you, feel free to add a cover letter as well.

Accessibility and more information:

If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you apply, participate in the process and set you up for success, please reach out—we’re here to support you.
Reasonable adjustments are also available to support staff in their roles beyond recruitment.

If you’d like a copy of the role description, have questions about the role, or need help applying, please contact us at careers@achieveaustralia.org.au or call 02 9066 5550.
To learn more about Achieve Australia, visit our website: www.achieveaustralia.org.au
  

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