Job Number: ROS

Location: Newcastle NSW

About the Role

Working closely with residents, their families, and the multidisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse leads the assessment of the strengths and needs of individual residents and develops individualized, person‑centered support that promotes physical and emotional wellbeing.

This position provides direct clinical care in accordance with the RN’s scope of practice and oversees the delivery of clinical and allied health services for residents, including guidance to clinical and care staff. The RN coordinates and has leadership responsibilities for all resident care and works closely with the Clinical Manager in identifying evidence‑based best practice and quality initiatives across the facility.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship is available for the right candidate.

Salary

Registered Nurse: $45 - $55 per hour + Superannuation.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Provides leadership to other staff, ensuring care needs of the resident are met in accordance with clinical needs and the resident’s care plans.
- Ensures all assessments are completed for each resident during the admission process and as needed when care needs change, in conjunction with the Facility Manager and Clinical Manager.
- Develops care plans for each resident, utilising information from assessments and in liaison with resident, family, GP, allied health professional, and other staff.
- Informs relevant managers of any exceptional events, including changes in resident status, in a timely manner.
- Models enablement of residents while attending to resident needs and providing direction and assistance to other staff members in performing their duties.




- Actively builds trusting relationships with individual residents that are based on dignity and respect to optimise cooperation, communicating in a manner that is appropriate to each individual’s strengths and limitations.
- Implements and oversees protected working practices to comply with Work Health and Safety, Food Safety and other relevant legislation and policy, including reporting and investigation of identified hazards and incidents.

Required Skills, Attributes and Experience

- Tertiary qualifications in Nursing and current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse/Enrolled Nurse (graduates are also encouraged to apply).
- Proven high level of clinical competencies with excellent clinical analysis, interpretation, and planning skills.
- Able to lead and influence others.
- Relates to the aged care population with empathy, understanding and respect.
- Sound understanding of care assessment and provision within the Aged and Health Care sectors.
- Ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Culture and Benefits

- A competitive industry salary package commensurate with skills and experience.
- Accommodation may be available for the successful applicant (as applicable).
- On the job training and development opportunities available.
- Access to the Roshana Care Group Employee Assistance Program.
- Roshana Care Group respects and embraces diverse perspectives, experience, and traditions.
- Roshana Care Group values each employee’s contribution towards achieving its business objectives.
- Our culture of compassion, respect, communication, teamwork and integrity supports staff development and ensures employee wellbeing.

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