Make a lasting impact in a values-driven organisation supporting diverse communities

MiCare is a not-for-profit organisation that exists to enable people from diverse backgrounds to lead dignified and meaningful lives. We offer aged care, home care, retirement living and migrant support services, with a strong focus on culturally appropriate care and community connection.

With teams located across Victoria and Queensland, we embrace diversity in both our workforce and the communities we support. At MiCare, you’ll join a compassionate, dedicated group of people working to deliver real impact every day.

The Role

The Community Nurse is responsible for delivering high-quality clinical care and comprehensive assessments to older clients living at home under the Support at Home program. The role focuses on promoting independence, wellbeing, and safe ageing in place through evidence-based nursing practice, care planning, and collaboration with care partners and multidisciplinary teams.

Ensuring Care is delivered in accordance with established clinical guidelines, organisational policies, and the Aged Care Quality Standards and legislative framework, ensuring safety, dignity, and optimal wellbeing for every client.

Kay Result Areas

• Improved aged care outcomes
• provision of high-quality, person-centred care to all clients
• Enhanced continuity of care – ensure communication, collaboration and smooth transition between stakeholders, community nurse and care partners
• Increased client empowerment and satisfaction - engage client’s and their representatives in decisions regarding their care in a timely and supportive manner
• Optimised use of resources – Ensure consolidated service planning and information sharing
• Business development – Encouraging the use of MiCare services with existing and new clients where this makes the most sense for their care

Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment & Care Planning

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments (initial, routine, and review) in clients’ homes
• Identify health needs, risks, and goals in collaboration with clients and/or their representatives
• Develop, implement, and evaluate person-centred care plans
• Undertake clinical risk assessments (e.g. falls risk, skin integrity, nutrition, cognition)
• Monitor changes in client health status and adjust care plans accordingly

Clinical Care Delivery

• Provide direct nursing care including (but not limited to):
  • Wound care and management
  • Medication management and administration
  • Chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, cardiovascular conditions)
  • Continence assessments and support
  • Palliative and end-of-life care (where required)
• Ensure all care delivered aligns with best practice and clinical guidelines

Care Coordination & Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with Care Partners, allied health professionals, GPs, and external providers
• Support referrals to appropriate services based on clinical needs
• Participate in case conferences and multidisciplinary reviews
• Provide clinical guidance and support to care staff

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in client management systems (e.g. AlayaCare)
• Ensure all care aligns with aged care standards, organisational policies, and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to audits, incident reporting, and continuous improvement activities

Client & Family Education

• Educate clients and families on health conditions, treatments, and self-management strategies
• Promote health literacy and preventative care
• Support clients to make informed decisions about their care

Quality & Safety

• Identify and report clinical risks, incidents, and concerns
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Uphold infection prevention and control standards
• Ensure safe medication practices

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing, Current APRA Registration
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

Experience

• Broad clinical background as a Registered Nurse in a Community of Residential Aged Care Setting with 2 plus years’ experience

  Experience working with persons living with dementia, pain management and palliative care highly regarded

Essential skills

• • Exceptional verbal communication, negotiation, and writing skills
  • Excellent customer service, organisational and planning skills
  • The ability to prioritise during times of competing demands.
  • Eye for detail and very high standards of accuracy
  • Ability to work with others and be a participative and supportive team member
  • Ability to accept direction and provide timely and constructive reporting
  • Competency in Microsoft Programs including word, excel and outlook
  • Knowledge and experience with managing data in Client Management Systems
  • The ability to work in a culturally sensitive manner within an ethno-specific environment.
  • A preparedness to work to the 10 principles of the Eden Alternative philosophy.
  • Self-motivated with a flexible, caring and patient attitude.

Desirable

• • Experience working within Support at Home or CSHP program
  • Knowledge of client management systems such as Alaya Care
  • Post Graduate qualification in gerontology, community health or chronic disease management
  • Ability to speak a second language other than English
  • Current First Aid and CPR certificate
  • Roadworthy and comprehensively insured vehicle that can be used for work purposes
  • Travel across MiCare locations, interstate and overnight stays may be required at short notice

Why MiCare?

• Save on tax with generous salary packaging benefits — novated leasing, general living expenses, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire.
• Enjoy exclusive perks via our employee wellness portal — access to amazing discounts on everyday items.
• Be part of a multicultural, values-led team making a real difference in the community.
• Grow with us — access professional development in a supportive, collaborative environment.

To be considered for this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or permanent resident. The successful applicant must satisfactorily complete all pre-employment checks, including National Police Check, Working with Children Check, NDIS Check and influenza and COVID 19 Vaccinations.

How to Apply? 

Are you passionate about supporting elders to continue to live at home? Then we’d love to hear from you. When applying, please combine your CV and cover letter into one document and upload it as part of your application.

You can also review the Position Description for further information about the role and requirements.

Applications close 5.00pm 30 March 2026

MiCare is handling this recruitment independently and is not engaging agency support at this stage.