Community Registered Nurse

About the position

Are you a Registered Nurse looking to transition into a community-based role, working within a supportive team, making a difference to the lives of those living with a disability.

This role is ideal for experienced RN's wanting to apply their skills and knowledge with a high level of autonomy and flexibility.

Opportunity

As a registered Nurse within the Health Lead team, you will support the caseloads of the Clinical Nurse Team through the Perth Metropolitan Area.

The role requires flexibility both for the staff and customers to ensure care can be provided in a person-centred way, ensuring their health-related care does not impact their day-to-day lives.

Key Responsibilities

Provision of hands-on, in-home Nursing Care, including catheter, PEG and wound care

Completing care plans as delegated by the Clinical Nursing Team

Providing training to support workers as required

Other tasks within the scope of practice as delegated by the clinical Nurse Team

Opportunity to act up and gain leadership experience

About you

What we'll need to help kick-start your journey with us:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as evidenced by building long-lasting relationships with customers, their families, teams and external stakeholders

• Strong clinical knowledge and documentation skills.

• A collaborative, coaching mindset.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder skills.

• Alignment with Ability WA's values and mission.

Essential Requirements

• Current AHPRA registration in the category of Registered Nurse

• NDIS Worker Screening Check

• NDIS Workers Orientation Module

• National Police Clearance (no older than 6 months)

• Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID010 or HLTAID003 minimum)

• COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate

• Current Driver's License

• Full Australian Working Rights

At Ability WA, we care about finding the right people to join us; hence, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of our selection requirements.

To Apply

If you like what we’re about and think you’ll be a good fit, we’d love to meet you!

ClickApplyto submit your application, including a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for this position.

Questions?

Feel free to contact:

Eve Kennedy, Nurse Manager,Eve.Kennedy@abilitywa.com.au

Applications close: Friday 19 September 2025 23:55

Who is Ability WA, and what makes us stand out?

We began in 1951 as a small group of parents who formed an organisation looking for an innovative way to access care and support for their children with Cerebral Palsy. Today, we are recognised as one of WA’s leading disability service providers. Our sector has changed a lot over the years, and we have too. What remains the same is our dedication to our customers and our staff.

*‘We reserve the right to extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date.’

Ability WA is committed to empowering all people to realise their abilities and thrive in their communities. We embrace the unique strengths of every person within our organisation and welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities, gender identities, ethnicities and cultures as we continue to grow our diverse workforce.