Our home on the Gold Coast is a supportive and nurturing environment. We are looking for a nurse who can fit seamlessly into our established care team, working collaboratively and exclusively with our five-year-old son to ensure his best possible care.
Our son has severe spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, gross motor function classification level five, secondary to hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), alongside Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), a severe form of epilepsy, and various other complex medical needs. He requires 24-hour support, including respiratory assistance and management, careful management of ongoing neurological, gastrointestinal and airway challenges, and feeding via tube.
In line with our commitment to diversity and inclusion, preference will be given to candidates of Māori or Polynesian descent.
We are seeking dedicated RNs or ENs to join the multidisciplinary team which provides complex care for our son.
They will be responsible for the continuous development and implementation of individualised care plans and administering specialised treatments.
We are looking not just for another team member, but the right team member — a kind, caring, and empathetic person who will provide exceptional people-centred care.
We believe that for care to be truly impactful, there must be a meaningful connection between our son and his caregivers. This is not just about filling a position — we are seeking individuals who have the potential to connect with our son and become an integral part of our family-centred care team.
Our son is nil by mouth and receives all nutrition through pump feeding via an TPT (transpyloric) tube. As part of his care team, you would be working in a home-based environment, providing direct nursing care, supporting therapy sessions, and assisting with day-to-day activities. This role is crucial in ensuring our son’s comfort, quality of life and the coordination of his complex care needs.
You would work exclusively with our son, allowing you to build a deep, meaningful connection and provide highly-personalised care.
The role offers 32-plus hours per week upon completion of training to help maintain a healthy work-life balance and prevent burnout among team members — ensuring you can provide the best care while also taking care of yourself.
Your ability to provide loving, caring, and nurturing support, along with your flexibility to cover a 24/7 roster, will be essential to our team’s success.
We offer a supportive work environment, long-term work and competitive pay rates for the right person of Australian $115–200,000.
We would love to hear from you! For further details please contact: [email protected]
Please introduce yourself and provide a brief overview of your professional experience, especially in paediatric or complex care settings.
Please share a little about your cultural background and how it shapes your approach to providing care.
Please mention if you have children of your own and how this might influence your empathy and understanding in caregiving.
Bradley [Last name withheld by request]
Gold Coast, Australia