Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of seniors? We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our aged care facility as Enrolled Nurses.
The Organisation:
Respect Group Limited is a rapidly growing, not-for-profit, progressive, and purpose-driven aged care and retirement living provider that operates across Tasmania, Victoria, and New South Wales. Respect is known for the great care we provide to our clients and the supportive and respectful working environment for our employees.
We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Enrolled Nurse to join our team at our Cooinda aged care home in Lithgow, NSW.
The Position:
The successful candidate will join our dynamic and supportive clinical team and will contribute to our strong focus on providing safe, competent, and contemporary clinical care to residents. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing safe, competent and contemporary clinical nursing care to residents within the scope of practice as determined by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Compile a comprehensive history from residents and/or family members to identify care needs by participating in resident admissions and ongoing assessments.
- Maintain a high level of documentation which accurately reflects care delivery.
- Complete ACFI assessments and documentation as required for the shift.
- Assist to implement, contribute to and evaluate resident care plans as directed by your supervisor.
- Administer medications to residents and assume responsibility for correct ordering, storage and documentation procedures.
- Communicate effectively with all staff.
- Interact with doctors, relatives, residents and allied health professionals to ensure adhesion of care for residents.
- Maintain confidentiality on all matters relating to residents and their families.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
- Follow appropriate infection control practices in relation to all tasks.
- Monitor routines, timeframes and procedures in consultation with relevant staff.
- Acknowledge and report care recipient feedback.
- Observe safe work practices and consider the safety of others at all times.
- Have a detailed understanding of safe manual handling techniques and follow the Manual Handling Policy at all times.
- Report and document incidents, near misses and hazards immediately.
Requirements
Essential:
- Successful completion of a minimum Diploma of Nursing or equivalent.
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Knowledge of the Residential Classification Scale and Standards for Aged Care.
- Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
Desirable:
- Knowledge of the standards required by the government for the delivery of aged care.
- An understanding of the Commonwealth Aged Care Funding Instrument.
- Strong clinical and documentation skills.
- An understanding of the aged care accreditation process.
- Leadership skills.
To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate is required to provide a current National Police Certificate without conviction that would preclude employment in aged care.
Benefits
In return for your dedication and expertise, we offer:
- Competitive remuneration and benefits.
- Attractive pay incentives, along with not-for-profit salary packaging.
- Up to $5,000 relocation allowance* to assist with relocation (if applicable).
- The chance to engage in purposeful work within a values-driven organisation.
- Long-term job security in an industry resistant to economic fluctuations.
- A thriving, positive organisational culture that prioritizes well-being.
- Abundant prospects for personal and professional growth through learning and development initiatives.
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