Emergency Care Worker jobs

Location: Canberra and surrounding ACT areas
Employment type: Casual / Agency
Organisation: Arise Care Staff

About the opportunity

Arise Care Staff is currently recruiting experienced healthcare and care-sector workers to join our casual agency team across Canberra, ACT and TAS.

We are seeking applicants for the following roles:

• Registered Nurses
• Enrolled Nurses
• Mental Health Nurses
• Assistants in Nursing
• Personal Care Assistants
• Disability Support Workers

Placements may be available across hospitals, aged care, disability, mental health, rehabilitation, community care, supported independent living and other healthcare settings, depending on client and facility requirements.

We are looking for reliable, compassionate and professional staff who are committed to delivering safe, respectful and person-centred care.

Key responsibilities

Depending on the role and placement, duties may include:

• Providing personal care, clinical care or disability support.
• Supporting clients, residents, patients or participants with daily living needs.
• Completing observations and reporting changes in condition or behaviour.
• Following care plans, support plans and workplace instructions.
• Administering or assisting with medication within authorised scope and competency.
• Supporting mobility, transfers and safe manual handling.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and progress notes.
• Providing clear handover and escalating concerns promptly.
• Following infection prevention, safeguarding and workplace safety requirements.
• Promoting dignity, privacy, independence, choice and cultural safety.

Essential requirements

Applicants must provide or be willing to obtain the following, depending on role and placement:

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Current AHPRA registration for RN, EN and Mental Health Nurse roles.
• Relevant qualification for AIN, PCA and Support Worker roles is preferred.
• 100 points of ID.
• Current Australian working rights.
• National Police Check.
• NDIS Worker Screening clearance for NDIS-related placements.
• ACT Working with Vulnerable People registration, where required.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate.
• Immunisation evidence that meets placement requirements.
• Manual handling training.
• Infection prevention and control training.
• Medication competency or medication assistance training, where relevant.
• Two professional referees.

Highly regarded

• Acute care, hospital, aged care, disability, mental health, SIL or community care experience.
• Driver licence and reliable transport.
• Comprehensive car insurance where transport support is required.
• Availability across morning, afternoon, evening, night, sleepover and weekend shifts.
• Strong communication, documentation and teamwork skills.

What we offer

• Flexible casual shifts.
• Opportunities across a range of healthcare and care settings.
• Competitive agency rates based on role, experience and placement.
• Support from an experienced staffing team.
• A professional and supportive working relationship.
• Opportunities to broaden your experience across different care environments.

How to apply

Please submit your resume and include:

• The role or roles you are applying for.
• Your relevant qualifications and registrations.
• Your previous experience.
• Your availability.
• Your preferred work locations.
• Any current clearances, certificates and compliance documents.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to complete screening and onboarding.

Arise Care Staff is committed to equal employment opportunity, workplace safety and the delivery of safe, high-quality and person-centred care.

Pay: $45.00 – $80.00 per hour

Work Location: In person