Registered Nurse- Hospital In The Home- Coffs Harbour Health Campus

You are a Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and demonstrated clinical expertise relevant to the Hospital in the Home (HITH) service. You apply comprehensive nursing knowledge, advanced assessment skills, and evidence-based practice to deliver safe, high-quality care to patients within the community setting. Your ability to adapt to complex and changing clinical situations ensures that patients receive effective and responsive care that promotes positive health outcomes.

You demonstrate advanced clinical problem-solving and critical thinking skills, enabling you to assess, prioritise, and manage patient needs while identifying and responding appropriately to clinical deterioration. You are skilled in making informed decisions within your scope of practice and contribute to the delivery of patient-centred care that supports recovery, independence, and wellbeing.

Your highly developed communication skills allow you to engage effectively with patients, families, carers, and multidisciplinary team members. You are proficient in the use of health information systems and clinical documentation, ensuring accurate and timely communication through written, verbal, and electronic formats. Your professional and collaborative approach fosters strong therapeutic relationships and supports continuity of care across healthcare settings.

You have demonstrated experience in planning, coordinating, and evaluating patient care within a multidisciplinary team environment, ensuring care delivery is outcome-focused and aligned with individual patient goals. You work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and community service providers to facilitate seamless care transitions and optimise patient outcomes.

You possess a strong understanding of the management of clients with complex health needs in community-based settings, including the recognition and escalation of clinical deterioration. Your ability to deliver safe and effective care in patients' homes is supported by your sound clinical judgement, organisational skills, and commitment to maintaining quality and safety standards.

In addition, you hold a current Driver Licence, enabling you to effectively undertake community-based nursing responsibilities and deliver patient care across a diverse geographic area. Your dedication to professional practice, compassionate care, and continuous improvement makes you a valuable contributor to the Hospital in the Home service. 
  
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Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.