Clinical Nurse Specialist (Cairns)

About Us

Harwell Home Care is a trusted, family-owned, DVA and Support@Home approved provider of in-home care services, dedicated to supporting veterans with dignity and compassion. As we continue to grow we are seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team. Experience in providing support at home is highly desired, as it allows you to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives in their own environment.

We are also a proud recipient of the Circle Back Initiative badge, reflecting our commitment to providing every applicant with a positive recruitment experience by keeping candidates informed throughout the hiring process.

What We’re Looking For

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Experience in support at home is highly desirable
• Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience, with demonstrated capability in community or aged care settings
• Strong experience in wound care, catheter care, and complex case management
• Proven clinical leadership and mentoring skills
• A current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain
• Unrestricted work rights in Australia
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Commitment to best practice, holistic care, and continuous improvement
• Must be available to work 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility to undertake shifts across both AM and PM hours.
• Must be willing to travel across the Cairns region
• Immediate availability to commence employment is highly desirable.

What We Offer

• Monday to Friday schedule
• 20% Above-Award Fuel Allowance Benefit
• Competitive hourly rate
• Additional pay for nights, weekends, and public holiday
• Supportive and approachable management
• A values-driven, collaborative team culture
• Meaningful work that positively impacts veterans’ lives
• Birthday and service milestone gifts
• Annual Year-End Party
• Company Culture Engagement Activities
• Regular check-ins and ongoing support from your leader
• Access to accredited training and professional development

Key Responsibilities

Complex Wound Care

• Conduct thorough wound assessments (including photography, measurements, and staging)
• Develop and implement individualized wound management plans
• Evaluate dressing types, advanced therapies, and negative pressure wound options

Catheter Management

• Insert, maintain, and troubleshoot indwelling (IDC) and suprapubic (SPC) catheters
• Educate patients and carers on proper catheter care, infection prevention, and early signs of complications

Patient Assessment & Care Planning

• Perform holistic in-home assessments (covering physical, psychosocial, and environmental factors)
• Develop and review person-centered care plans in collaboration with allied health and medical teams
• Coordinate referrals to relevant health and community services

Clinical Leadership

• Mentor and support junior nurses and student placements in the community
• Lead and contribute to the development of clinical policies, procedures, and best-practice guidelines
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives

If you’re a dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist looking to make a real impact and support our nation’s veterans, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your application via Seek.