: Health Care & Social Assistance
: Registered Nurse
: 3 - 8 years of experience
: Catheter Change Nurse
:
Bachelor Degree
:
Catheter Care
Offers

On top Super 

The Catheter Care Nurse is responsible for performing safe and professional catheter insertion, removal, and maintenance in line with clinical best practices and organisational policies. This role supports clients with continence management needs, promotes dignity, and prevents catheter-associated complications.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Perform catheter changes in accordance with clinical guidelines

  • Use sterile techniques and ensure infection control compliance

  • Monitor catheter output and identify abnormal signs or symptoms

  • Document all procedures, observations, and outcomes accurately

  • Provide patient and family education on catheter care and hygiene

  • Liaise with GPs, allied health, and care coordinators when needed

  • Maintain equipment and ensure safe disposal of clinical waste

  • Respond appropriately to complications such as blockage, leakage, or discomfort

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong understanding of Foley and suprapubic catheter management

  • Excellent infection control and sterile field practices

  • Ability to work autonomously and make clinical judgments

  • Effective communication and documentation skills

  • Empathy, respect, and a person-centred care philosophy

Mandatory Requirements

  • Current AHPRA registration (RN/EN)

  • Current First Aid & CPR Certificate

  • Experience with catheter care and continence management

  • NDIS Worker Screening Check / Police Check (if applicable)

  • Manual Handling training (desirable)