* Position Title: Registered
Nurse - Aged Care
* Duration:
Casual
* Base Salary: $53.53 -$
per hour as per Classification RN
WHO ARE WE?
Established
in 1991, Danila Dilba Health Service (DDHS) is an Aboriginal community-controlled
organisation committed to providing culturally appropriate,
comprehensive primary health care services and community development within the
Biluru (Aboriginal) community of the Yilli Rreung (Greater Darwin) Region in
the Northern Territory.
ABOUT THE
ROLE
The Registered Nurse - Aged Care will
provide ongoing monitoring and communication with support workers to facilitate
the prompt identification and response to clinical deterioration of elders
receiving home care services, and will be a resource for the staff and provide
a consultative approach with elders and families towards delivering care. This
role is responsible for the completion of clinical assessments and
comprehensive care-planning to ensure needs are met, in a person-centred
approach with a focus on outcomes for each elder.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
The
Registered Nurse-Aged Care is responsible for conducting aged
care assessments and reviewing the care and services provided to elders to ensure
that:
* Care and service plans are up-to-date and reflect the elder's current
needs, goals, and preferences.
* The Elder's needs are met through the safe and effective delivery of
care and services.
* Continuous updates are made to the care and services to integrate
better practices as they become accessible
* Care and services are responsive to the changing needs, goals,
aspirations, and choices of elders, communicating in appropriate formats to
facilitate informed decision-making and choice.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential
* Current AHPRA registration as a
Registered Nurse.
* Aged
Care & Clinical Experience - Proven experience in aged care, community
nursing, palliative care or chronic disease management.
* Identification
of Clinical Deterioration - Strong ability to assess, respond to, and escalate
changes in elder health conditions.
* Risk
& Infection Control Management - Experience in managing high-impact risks,
including falls, wound care, medication safety, and infection control.
* Cultural
Competency - Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture
with a commitment to culturally safe, person-centred care.
Desirable
* Aboriginal
and/or Torres Strait Islander
* Ability
to mentor and support junior staff
* Knowledge
of Aged Care Quality Standards, clinical governance, and regulatory
requirements in aged care
* Experience
using Leecare or Communicare systems
IN RETURN WE OFFER
* 6 weeks annual leave.
* 5 days paid leave during
end-of-year shut down (additional to annual leave).
* Salary packaging up to
$15,990 per annum, plus additional packaging options.
* Career development and training opportunities
For
further information please contact - Sarah
Begley| Clinical Nurse Coordinator -Aged Care|
EMPLOYMENT IS SUBJECT TO
* Willing to undergo a Police Check.
* Ability and willingness to obtain a Working with Children Clearance
(Ochre Card).
* Current driver's licence.
* Current CPR certificate or the preparedness to gain one within 6
months of commencement.
* Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or an exemption as listed on the
Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) be submitted.
* Full rights to work in Australia.