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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.

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our 10-bed respite service at Summer Hill House, working with both children and adults ranging from infancy through to 70 years of age.

About the role: 
This is a unique opportunity to provide high-level clinical care to people living with severe to profound intellectual and physical disabilities, many of whom have extremely complex medical needs.

In this role, you will be delivering hands-on care and support including:

• Tracheostomy and ventilation management
• Enteral feeding (PEG/NG)
• Bowel care
• Complex seizure management
• Palliative care

You will work closely within a multidisciplinary team (MDT), contributing to the development and ongoing review of complex care plans, while advocating for the needs, safety and wellbeing of each individual.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support clients with high and complex medical needs
• Provide safe, person-centred clinical care in a respite setting
• Develop, review and update individualised care plans
• Work collaboratively with families, support staff and allied health teams
• Advocate for clients to ensure the best possible outcomes
• Promote dignity, independence and quality of life

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). 
• Ability to transport clients in Achieve Australia vehicles (automatic gearbox) across the region. Candidates without a current NSW driver’s licence are subject to a risk assessment.
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current NDIS and WWCC certificates
• Awareness of human rights and challenges facing individuals with disabilities.
• Experience in working with and supporting adults and/or children with complex disability.  

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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