Clinical Educator and Practice Support Nurse

Make a Difference with Interaction Disability Services

At Interaction Disability Services, we are guided by our values of Integrity, Respect, Openness, Person-Centred Practice, Accountability and Lifelong Learning.

Every day we work alongside people with disability, their families and support networks to create meaningful opportunities and positive outcomes.

We believe our people are our greatest strength. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Educator and Practice Support Nurse to join our team based in Norwest, supporting our participants in Accommodation and Community Services.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a part-time Clinical Educator and Practice Support Nurse to oversee the clinical practice across Interaction’s Accommodation and Community Services portfolio, ensuring compliance with NDIS Practice Standards and high-intensity support requirements.

This role ensures Support Workers develop and maintain competency in medication management, epilepsy management and other clinical support requirements, while also supporting participants with complex health needs and NDIS High Intensity Daily Personal Activities. It contributes to safe, person centred service delivery through clinical assessment, training, competency assessments, clinical governance and continuous quality improvement.

Working collaboratively with participants, families, support workers, Allied Health professionals and healthcare providers, this role ensures clinical practices align with NDIS practice standards, organisational policies and best practice care principles.

To be successful you will have:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• A minimum 5 years post-registration clinical experience.
• Experience supporting people with disability and complex health needs.
• Experience delivering clinical education, competency assessments and workforce development programs.
• Sound knowledge of NDIS Practice Standards and High Intensity Daily Personal Activities.
• Experience in medication management and clinical governance.
• Experience supporting complex clinical needs including epilepsy, wound care, catheter care and enteral feeding.
• Strong coaching, mentoring and facilitation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A current Driver Licence.
• A current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• A current National Police Check.
• A current Working With Children Check.

Desirable

• Certificate IV Training and Assessment (TAE) or equivalent adult education qualification.
• Experience in Supported Independent Living (SIL) environments.
• Experience developing clinical policies, procedures and practice frameworks.
• Experience within disability, community health or aged care sectors.
• Qualifications in clinical education, leadership or quality management.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical education and workforce development
• Participant clinical support and complex care
• Clinical governance, quality and compliance
• Stakeholder engagement
• Person centred practice
• Planning and organisational effectiveness

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
• Comprehensive induction and onboarding program
• Ongoing supervision and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Career development opportunities and pathways
• Meaningful work that makes a genuine difference in people’s lives

To Apply

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia. Australian citizens, permanent residents and individuals holding valid work rights in Australia are encouraged to apply. A valid drivers licence and a comprehensively insured and registered vehicle for work purposes is required.

Successful candidates must provide and maintain the required probity checks throughout their employment, including:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance
• Working with Children Check clearance
• Current National Police Check

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, we encourage applications from candidates from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and those with lived experience of disability.

Apply now by submitting your resume and cover letter to Kylie, quoting reference number SMA05 for an opportunity to be part of a team that values people, promotes growth and empowers individuals to live their best lives.

We look forward to receiving your application and discussing how you can contribute to our team!

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