25 Aug
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Chelsea Aicademy
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West Wallsend
25 Aug
Chelsea Aicademy
West Wallsend
We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and highly skilled
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
to join our clinical team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional, person-centered care to elderly residents, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social well-being. You will manage clinical assessments, lead care plans, oversee support staff, and act as a vital point of contact for residents' families and medical practitioners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Clinical Care &
- Assessment:
Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, monitor health changes, manage complex chronic conditions, and respond effectively to acute medical situations.
- Medication Management:
Safely and accurately administer, record, and audit medications in strict accordance with healthcare regulations and facility policies.
- Care Planning:
Develop, implement, and regularly review individualized care plans in collaboration with residents, families, and allied health professionals.
- Leadership &
- Supervision:
Provide clinical leadership and guidance to Enrolled Nurses (ENs) and Assistants in Nursing (AINs), ensuring a high standard of daily care.
- Documentation &
- Compliance:
Maintain meticulous, accurate, and timely electronic health records, ensuring absolute compliance with aged care quality standards and legal requirements.
- Wound &
- Palliative Care:
Deliver specialized clinical interventions, including advanced wound management, infection control, and empathetic palliative/end-of-life care.
Requirements
- Education:
Bachelor of Nursing degree from an accredited tertiary institution.
- Licensure &
- Registration:
Current, unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) via APHRA.
- Experience:
Prior experience working within an aged care facility or a similar clinical workplace (rehabilitation, community nursing, or acute geriatric care) is highly desirable.
- Certifications:
Valid National Police Check (or NDIS Worker Screening Check) and current First Aid/CPR certifications. Fully vaccinated in line with healthcare industry mandates.
- Core Competencies:
Excellent clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills. Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with the empathy required to build trust with elderly residents and their families.
Benefits
- Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates/salary package with attractive salary packaging options to maximize your take-home pay.
- Flexible Scheduling:
Variety of shift options available (morning, afternoon, and night rosters) to support a healthy work-life balance.
- Professional Development:
Access to ongoing clinical training, leadership mentoring programs, and support for continuous professional professional development (CPD) points.
- Supportive Environment:
Work within a welcoming, collaborative team that is deeply committed to quality care and workplace safety.
- Career Progression:
Opportunities to step up into senior clinical roles, such as Clinical Care Coordinator or Facility Manager
📌 Registered Nurse Aged Care (West Wallsend)
🏢 Chelsea Aicademy
📍 West Wallsend