Field-Based Registered Nurse (Home Health)

About the role

Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for a field-based, per diem position. The organisation helps patients stay independent in their own homes through tailored, high-quality healthcare interventions. This is not a telehealth or work-from-home role: the nurse spends most of their time travelling to patients' homes to deliver direct care.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the health needs of patients in their home environments, adapting to different home setups
• Carry out initial and ongoing physical and clinical assessments
• Develop and update individualised nursing care plans with preventive and rehabilitative strategies
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease management, safety and daily health routines
• Act as case manager, coordinating care between physicians, community professionals and the patient's support network
• Supervise and evaluate the quality of care provided by home health aides
• Maintain accurate clinical records and communicate changes in patient condition clearly and on time
• Take part in discharge planning so patients have the right support and equipment

Required profile

• Formal qualification from an accredited nursing school
• At least one to two years of recent experience in an acute care institutional setting
• Valid, active Registered Nurse license
• Current CPR certification
• Self-motivated and able to work independently; comfortable with the physical demands of home nursing, including patient transfers and moving medical equipment
• Reliable vehicle and valid driver's licence, as significant travel is required