About ACCORD CARE

ACCORD CARE is a trusted provider of person-centred disability support and clinical care services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Our services include Supported Independent Living (SIL), In-Home Care, Community Participation, Short-Term Accommodation and Community Nursing.

We are committed to delivering high-quality, individualised care that promotes participant dignity, independence, safety and overall wellbeing.

Through strong clinical governance, structured care planning and a collaborative multidisciplinary approach, we strive to achieve positive outcomes for participants with complex health and disability support needs.

About the Role

ACCORD CARE is seeking multiple experienced and dedicated Enrolled Nurses (EN/EENs) to join our growing Victorian team. We have opportunities available across Cheltenham, Ferntree Gully, Braybrook and surrounding suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria.

Applicants must have a minimum of two years' nursing experience and demonstrate confidence working in clinical or complex care environments.

This is an opportunity to apply your nursing expertise within the NDIS sector, supporting participants with complex medical, physical and high-intensity support needs.

The successful candidates will demonstrate sound clinical judgement, professional accountability, excellent communication skills and the ability to recognise and respond appropriately to changes in participants' health and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Delivering safe, high-quality clinical and disability support to participants with complex health and support needs.

• Monitoring participants' health status, clinical presentation and overall wellbeing.

• Recognising changes in health conditions and promptly escalating clinical concerns in accordance with established protocols.

• Implementing and supporting individualised clinical care plans and nursing interventions within your scope of practice.

• Providing medication-related care in accordance with relevant legislation, organisational policies and clinical procedures.

• Supporting participants with bowel care management in accordance with individualised bowel management plans, clinical procedures and competency requirements.

• Assisting with safe manual handling, mobility, repositioning and transfers using appropriate equipment and techniques.

• Supporting participants with complex and high-intensity support requirements.

• Implementing dysphagia and mealtime management strategies where trained and assessed as competent.

• Supporting seizure and epilepsy management in accordance with individualised management plans.

• Providing appropriate clinical guidance and support to Disability Support Workers within your scope of practice.

• Maintaining accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records and documentation.

• Participating in clinical handovers, care reviews, incident reporting and escalation processes.

• Upholding professional nursing standards while promoting participant choice, dignity, independence and quality of life.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have:

• Diploma of Nursing and current registration with AHPRA as an Enrolled Nurse.

• A minimum of two years' nursing experience.

• Experience in disability, community nursing, aged care, hospital or another relevant healthcare setting.

• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and experience in providing nursing and personal care.

• A sound understanding of professional scope of practice, clinical responsibilities and escalation procedures.

• Strong clinical observation, documentation and communication skills.

• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team.

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain.

• Full Australian working rights.

Desirable Experience and Clinical Competencies

Experience in the following areas will be highly regarded:

• Previous experience within the NDIS or disability support sector.

• Supported Independent Living (SIL) and community-based nursing.

• Supporting participants with complex medical and chronic health conditions.

• High-intensity support needs and complex clinical care.

• Bowel care management, including experience implementing individualised bowel management plans.

• Manual handling, including complex transfers, repositioning and the safe use of mobility and transfer equipment.

• Dysphagia management and safe mealtime practices.

• Seizure and epilepsy management.

• Complex mobility and physical support requirements.

• Neurological conditions and associated support needs.

• Medication management and clinical monitoring.

• Providing clinical guidance, support or mentoring to Disability Support Workers.

What We Offer

At ACCORD CARE, we are committed to supporting our clinical workforce through professional development, clinical guidance and a positive team environment.

We offer:

• Competitive remuneration based on experience and applicable classification.

• 12% superannuation.

• Five weeks of annual leave for eligible roles.

• Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.

• Consistent work opportunities across Melbourne and surrounding Victorian locations.

• A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team.

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with complex support needs.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Enrolled Nurse with at least two years of nursing experience and are passionate about delivering safe, high-quality and person-centred care, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your current resume outlining your nursing experience, relevant clinical competencies and any previous experience within the NDIS or disability sector.

Join ACCORD CARE and bring your nursing expertise to a team that values clinical excellence, compassionate care and meaningful participant outcomes.