We are currently seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our clinical team on a casual basis at Kyneton, Victoria. If you are passionate about nursing and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.
Our organisation is committed to providing high-quality care and community services to older residents through our standards of practice as determined by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Your role:
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing safe, competent and contemporary clinical nursing care to residents within the scope of practice as determined by AHPRA.
Key duties and responsibilities:
* Complete ACFI assessments and other clinical documentation as required for the shift and contribute to the maximisation of income.
* Maintain a high level of documentation which accurately reflects care delivery.
* Maintain staff discipline and provide leadership, support and supervision to Enrolled Nurses and Extended Care Assistants.
* Maintain confidentiality on all matters relating to residents and their families at all times and on other matters imparted in confidence.
* Provide a concise and relevant report, via email, to the Care Manager and General Manager at the end of each shift.
* Identify training and development opportunities and communicate these to the General Manager.
* Develop and maintain knowledge of aged care issues, standards and services.
* Ensure staff under your supervision are working safely and within the policies and procedures of the organisation.
Essential qualifications:
* 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 qualifications:
* 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 this role, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.