Bushland Health Group Limited is a long standing, community based, not for profit provider of residential aged care in the Manning Valley, on the mid north coast of NSW. We are the largest provider in the area and deliver best practice aged care to 271 residents across 3 homes.
About the Role – What will you do?
You will be supported and empowered by our clinical staff that includes Registered Nurses and a Nurse Educator to provide safe, innovative productive and evidence-based nursing practice.
The role is focused around the care and treatment of older people living in residential aged care, who often have multiple comorbidities and include:
- Diabetic Management
- Wound Care
- Pain Management
- Palliative Care
- Dementia Care
- Heart Disease
- Respiratory Disease
Graduate Program – What is our aim?
Bushland Health Group’s Registered Nurse Transition Program has been introduced to offer newly graduated Registered Nurses a position within our organisation. We believe that care of the aged and disabled are specialties in their own right, where multi-disciplinary, high quality care is delivered professionally with compassion, understanding and integrity. We believe that each resident has unique biological, psychological, social and spiritual needs and the right to choose how those needs are met, thus enabling them to live their lives to the fullest and as independently as possible. We also believe in investing in the future of the aged care industry and developing first class clinicians and leaders who specialize in caring for older people
By participating in the program,
you will not only develop your skills and confidence in caring holistically for older Australians but become part of a strong working and caring team who provide the highest level of residential aged care services in the Manning Valley.
The program will be conducted over a 12-month program with the potential to gain a permanent position at the completion.
Skills and Experience – What do you need?
Essential
- A Registered Nurse, with current AHPRA registration
- Flexible availability to work morning and afternoon shifts and Night Duty
- Commitment to contemporary aged care practice with an understanding of the principles of person-centred care and dementia practice
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement
- Sound interpersonal and communication skills
- Computer literacy
Desired
- Experience in a clinical leadership role with the ability to manage day to day clinical issues
- Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and mentor staff to provide quality care outcomes for residents
- Sound knowledge of AN-ACC and experience in resident assessment and care planning
Benefits and Perks – Why work with us?
- Not-for-profit salary sacrifice and tax-free benefits
- Employee assistance program (EAP) to promote positive employee well being
- Full time and part time opportunities available
- Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Bushland Health Group Limited, NSWNA and HSU NSW Enterprise Agreement 2023
Still Interested – How do you apply?
Submit your resume and cover letter addressing the above skills and experience required for the role.