About Us
At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want.
With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our **** staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.
Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on theBESTphilosophy –Believe, Excel, Support and Trust– underpinned by our values ofKindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do.
More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website -
Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Strathdevon Home Care and Community, Latrobe Tas
Easy to access with public transport andfree on/off site parking
Above awardhourly rates
Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650annually
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Career pathways, education and training opportunities
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programavailable 24/7 for our staff
Enhanced Parental Leaveoptions
Not for profit,values-basedorganisation
About the role
Supporting our Home Care program based out of ourStrathdevon Home Care and Communityoffice in Latrobe, the Community Registered Nurse services Uniting AgeWell clients in the suburbs of and surrounding Latrobe, Tas.
In-home clinical assessments, reviews and care needs for clients of Strathdevon Home Care Program
Provide clinical advice and support to clients and provide referrals to services where more specialized support/advice may be required
Provide collaborative leadership, support and supervision to Care Advisors and Home Care staff
Work closely with local allied health professionals to facilitate responsive care in our clients homes
Provide health education and promotion, including social support groups and carer education
Promote a harmonious team approach by acting as a role model in coordinating daily routines and adhering to safe practice measures in medication management and achieving clinical support goals
Fixed term Full time opportunity (to cover maternity leave), Monday to Friday during business hours
Office based position with client visits - flexibility is negotiable with organisation and client needs
About you
This is the place for you if you have:
Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification with current AHPRA Div 1 Nursing registration (required)
Minimum 3 years experience as a Registered Nurse in Community, Commonwealth Home Support or District Nursing (required)
Team player, flexible in your approach to work with a positive outlook
Endorsed for Continence Assessments and Prescription (highly desireable)
Experienced in actively visiting clients in their homes
Experienced with evaluating and implementing care support plans
Familiar with the My Aged Care portal
Proficiency in decision making, critical analysis and on the spot problem solving
Demonstrated abilities to delegate and prioritise in a fast paced environment with exemplary communication skills in a team and one on one interactions
Availability to work Monday to Friday full time
Own your own registered and insured vehicle
Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on theBESTway of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)
Essentials for working in Aged Care
A current Working With V unerable People (Tas) Employee card
Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
Australian working rights
Ability to pass a national police clearance
Make a positive difference in your community –apply now
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.
You can access the position description here: Registered Nurse - Community PD.pdf
For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at .
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We look forward to hearing from you
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