Be the difference.
Enjoy great rewards and benefits Full Time Level 2 Registered Nurse position Salary Packaging benefits up to $15,900 annually to maximise your take home pay Employee well-being program with great discounts About the role Liaising with the Care Manager and Residential Services Manager, you will provide leadership, guidance, coaching and mentoring to Nurses and Personal Carers to ensure a holistic person centred service and support process, that aligns with the SCC Better for Life model, is adopted and is safe and effective and tailored to meet each resident's needs, goals and preferences.
Key Responsibilities includes but are not limited to: Working positively and collaboratively with other staff and qualified practitioners to provide proactive, holistic and person centred service and support, that is safe and effective, for residents Listening to residents (and their representatives) about their needs, goals and preferences and work collaboratively, and in partnership, with them to develop a safe and effective care and service plan Maintaining current knowledge of contemporary best practice clinical care and maintaining records of professional development to meet AHPRA requirements Coordinating the on boarding process for all new care and nursing employees plus agency staff to ensure an appropriate orientation into SCC's Better for Life model, policies and procedures appropriate for their role and an understanding of their job requirements Monitoring SCC's processes to ensure nursing and care staff read and comply with all policies, procedures and work instructions relevant to them Meeting and exceeding all relevant standards, regulations and laws, and contributing to our continuous improvement plans For further details regarding the scope of the role, please refer to our website or the attached position description.
About you We are looking for people who will be the difference in the lives of our residents and clients.
The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience: Current registration (practising certificate) as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011) & Current CPR Certificate (HLTAID009) Previous experience working as a Registered Nurse with supervisory, leadership responsibilities in an aged care environment Demonstrated best practice clinical management skills appropriate to the role Sound time management skills in order to manage own workload to meet deadlines and to support other staff Outstanding decision making, negotiation and problem solving skills to balance supporting resident's desire for independence and self determination to make their own choices against potential risks and duty of care Comprehensive understanding of the requirements to support residents living with dementia including those who display challenging behaviours Excellent knowledge of the Aged Care Standards particularly as they relate to accreditation Applicants with a current senior first aid and CPR certificate will be highly regarded About us Southern Cross Care is one of Australia's leading charitable aged care, health and retirement living service providers.
We value the diversity in our team, live and breathe our values of Service, Courage and Compassion and offer salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.
When you work for us, we value you as an individual, care for your wellbeing and develop your skills to help you build your career.
We reward creativity and provide the stability and flexibility you need.
When you work for us, you work better for life.
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