About the Role
The Aged Care Nurse will be responsible for providing total resident-centred nursing care. This includes assessing individual needs, developing and evaluating nursing strategies, and implementing planned nursing care to achieve identified outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Assess residents' needs and assist in developing a care plan reflective of their requirements
* Perform nursing care using a planned and organised framework with minimal supervision
* Implement nursing care to achieve desired outcomes
* Demonstrate efficiency and sound judgement in identifying situations requiring support from a Registered Nurse
* Collect and report accurate timely resident and facility data
* Administer medications safely and correctly
* Assess and report the effects of pharmacological interventions
* Promote safe outcomes for residents and staff by recognising potential harm
* Communicate effectively and participate in decision-making as a resident advocate
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Demonstrated competence in nursing practice, with residential aged care experience an advantage
* Knowledge of legislation and common law pertinent to enrolled nursing practice
* Superior communication and interpersonal skills
* Willingness to participate as a team player
* Commitment to continuous quality improvement and high standards of resident care
What We Offer
We provide a range of benefits, including:
* Amazing salary packaging options
* Exclusive employee discounts
* Health perks, including discounted Bupa Health Insurance
* Referral rewards for successful candidate referrals
* Career advancement opportunities through our internal job board
* Extra time off for rest and recharge
* A supportive environment with pastoral care and Employee Assistance Programs
* Free flu shots to stay healthy
Inclusive Workplace
We believe in building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. If you require additional support in the recruitment process, please advise us.