Bethel Lifecare (hereafter referred to as “BLC”) is Australia's most innovative and progressive Nursing Agency. BLC supplies nursing staff and allied health professionals to the health sector including hospitals, rest homes, medical practices and other health service providers. We have a customer-centric approach which is embedded within our processes and systems. Our people understand the culture of the organisation and this translates to providing our clients with reliable, robust, friendly and efficient services. We invest in our people because we value their contribution to the organisation. Our people allow BLC to stand out in a crowd. Our people deliver high quality services to clients in line with our core values which are respect, empathy, support, care, companionship, partnership and honesty.
About the Role
Work as part of a team of respectful and caring clinical professionals
You will make a positive impact on the life of residents with your compassionate, empathetic and supportive approach that empowers residents' choices and independence.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensures the residents’ physical health and comfort is maintained by providing routine and non-routine clinical care
- Ensures that families are fully informed about issues relating to their relative
- Ensures that communication between peers and staff is upheld and fostered to ensure duties are performed accurately and holistically
- Contributes to the effective functioning of the team by sharing clinical knowledge and skills
- Contributes to the operation of the shift by working co-operatively and collaboratively with the other members of the team
- Medication Assistance and Administration
- Practice duty of care, and promote personal safety and risk management
- Promote dignity of risk which empowers residents’ choices and independence
- Work in collaboration with internal and external service providers to provide clinical solutions
- Adhere to policies and procedures during the normal course of carrying out duties and responsibilities
Skills and Experience
- Current nursing registration with AHPRA
- Previous Aged Care and/or Hospital experience highly regarded
- The ability to supervise, delegate and work as part of a team
- Positive communication and interpersonal skills
- An understanding of Resident Rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Outcomes
Benefits
- Competitive rates including travelling allowance for applicable shifts
- Flexibility with shifts across our 24/7 operations
- Good work life balance
- Ongoing professional development
- Study grant after working for 12 months for BLC
- Opportunities to transition, in the near future, to BLC NDIS business if interested