Overview

Our clients are in search for qualified and experience Registered Nurses at various locations throughout Australia for full time positions. Sponsorship available for right candidates.

Relationships

Division: Residential Aged Care
Reports to: Director of Nursing / Manager; Nurse Unit Manager/s

Key Accountabilities

- Participate as a key member of the Clinical Care team & demonstrate a level of professional conduct that reflects the organisational Vision & mission statement.
- To be competent in all aspects of Resident clinical care (from initial admission, assessment, care planning & ongoing review). To also then be able to evaluate Resident outcomes &, in conjunction with the NUM or other senior staff & ensure Resident care then accurately reflects this.
- Ensures own clinical practice is within scope of regulatory guidelines & reflects an understanding of the needs of the aged person.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills and a positive customer-focused profile to all stakeholders.
- Understand the Aged Care funding process & be able to contribute to ongoing evaluations & ensure assessments are completed as required.
- Competent in understanding & participation of organisational Continuous Improvement / risk management/ quality management systems.
- Compliant & clear in relation to OHS requirements for maintaining a safe environment for self & other stakeholders.

Position specifications

- Lead care staff and foster a teamwork-driven, resident-focused environment.
- Ensure all staff under RN/Div 1 work within their scope and meet organisational standards for care, professionalism, and customer service.
- Works with senior staff to ensure each Resident’s care follows best practices and respects their needs and preferences.
- Maintains clear, consistent communication in relation to all aspects of care (to colleagues, staff, Residents & families)



while respecting individual privacy & dignity.
- Ensures secure & secure management of medications.
- Attends site meetings & mandatory staff training as required or directed by site Manager.
- Liaise with both internal & external customers (Residents, families, contractors & visitors) in a compassionate, helpful manner that best reflects the organisational Mission & Vision statement.
- Will be able to demonstrate an understanding & be able to complete internal audits that help maintain the quality framework.
- Become competent with use of the Aged Care Funding assessments (AN ACC) & assist the Personal care workers with the completion of the same within due time frames.
- Contributes proactively to the continuous improvement process and can explain same to any other stakeholders.
- Responds to complaints arising in the area in a positive, calm & supportive manner. Communicates same to Senior Staff in a timely way to ensure follow-up. If unable to assist or resolve immediately, is confident in liaising with NUM or other senior management to seek resolution for the complainant.

Person specification

- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal & interpersonal).
- Willingness to learn & reflect on practice.
- Ability to empathise and demonstrate a compassionate approach with a broad cross section of elderly, frail Residents from diverse social, religious & cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to manage time, respond to unexpected events & lead by positive example.
- Willingness to lead & support a team of staff with varying levels of skills & abilities.
- Ability to support change in a team or process & help contribute to a successful transition.

Qualifications

Essential: Current Registered Nurse (APRHA) qualifications. A minimum of 1-year full time work experience or
equivalent
Other: Computer literacy (Microsoft Word & basic Excel); and Satisfactory Police Check

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