Mt Kooyong Nursing Home
About the Role You will play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care to elderly residents with complex clinical needs in a supportive team setting.
Key Duties
Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments (physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and functional)
Plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care in line with clinical standards and best practice
Develop and review person-centred care plans in collaborations with residents, families, and the multidisciplinary team
Administer medication and therapeutic treatments, monitoring outcomes
Provide clinical care including wound, catheter and stoma management
Recognise and respond to clinical deterioration and emergencies
Collaborate with medical practitioners, allied health professionals, and care staff
Supervise, support, and delegate to Enrolled Nurses and Personal Care Assistants
Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation
Educate and support residents and families regarding care and treatment
Promote health, wellbeing, and preventative care practices
Requirements
Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification
Current registration with AHPRA
Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, and communication skills
Demonstrated leadership with confidence to delegate, supervise, and supports, and support ENs and PCAs
Ability to work effectively withing a multidisciplinary team
Commitment to person-centred care and continuous improvement
Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
Minimum 1-2-year post registration experience (aged care desirable)
Work rights in Australia
Work Type: Full time
Salary: $***********
About Company
Mt Kooyong Nursing Home, located in Julatten on the Atherton Tablelands,



is a privately owned and operated facility with 40 care beds in total.
Mt Kooyong offers complete residential nursing care (both permanent and respite).
Julatten is a quiet and restful part of the world, providing residents with a peaceful haven in tropical rainforest surrounds.
Located on the northern end of the scenic Atherton Tablelands, Julatten is home to approximately 1,600 permanent residents and is around a 1.5-2-hour drive from Cairns.
With a focus on providing professional care and compassion, Mt Kooyong Nursing Home has registered nurses on site 7 days a week and staff always on hand to assist with resident needs.
In addition, there are medical and allied health care specialists who visit for the exclusive use and benefit of residents.
At Mt Kooyong we know it's not an easy decision to move yourself and/or parent or dependent into a care facility.
It is a challenging and emotional time full of uncertainty.
We work with our residents and their families and carers to make the transition as smooth as possible.
Operating under the current ownership since ****, we pride ourselves on providing residents with a high quality of life in a beautiful part of the world.
Our caring, professional staff assist residents with day-to-day tasks, including cleaning and laundry, personal care (dressing, grooming and toiletries) and provide 24-hour nursing care.
Mt Kooyong Nursing Home is a respected Atherton Tablelands Nursing Home facility.
Our services are government subsidised and we specialise in providing high care.
High level care homes (previously known as nursing homes) offer care and services for people who need continuous nursing care.
Why Join Us?
Make a meaningful difference in our residents' lives
Be part of a supportive team
Enjoy a relaxed rural lifestyle
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📌 Registered Nurse (Residential Aged Care) (Queensland)
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📍 Queensland