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Employment Type

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- Permanent Part Time; Temporary Part Time

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Job Category

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-Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

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- Be part of a passionate and supportive aged care team; make a genuine difference in the lives of residents and their families every day
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- Access ongoing training and professional development to grow your career
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- Permanent and temporary part-time opportunities for experienced Registered Nurses to join our Aged Care Services team
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About the role

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We areseekinga compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our aged care team, providing high-quality clinical care and support to elderly residents in a warm and respectful environment. In this role, you willbe responsible fordelivering person-centred care, administering medications, coordinating care plans, and working collaboratively with residents, families, and multidisciplinary teams to promote health, wellbeing, and dignity.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care in accordance with best practice standards and AHPRA requirements
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- Develop, implement, and evaluate resident care plans in collaboration with residents, families, and the multidisciplinary team
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- Administer medications and monitor residents' clinical conditions to support positive health outcomes
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- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using Barwon Health IT systems
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- Promote a positive team culture and contribute to continuous improvement, safety, and quality initiatives
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Whatwe'relooking for

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- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
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- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organisational skills
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- Understanding of Aged Care Standards and commitment to person-centred care
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- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team workplace
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- A compassionate, respectful, and professional approach to caring for older people
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- Valid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and computer literacy skills
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About the facility's

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Alan David Lodge islocatedon the Surf coast Highway in Charlemont, just a short drive from both the Geelong CBD and coastal surroundings.

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This 108-bed facility service offers both residential care and transition care beds, with 74 residential high level care beds and 34 transitional care beds.

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Lead by exceptional senior staff who prioritise holistic patient care and the continued education and development of their staff.

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Located within Barwon Health's McKellar Centre in North Geelong, Blakiston Lodge is a caring and supportive home for people living with dementia and mental illness. We create a safe, respectful environment where residents receive high-quality nursing, medical, and psychiatric care tailored to their individual needs.

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Our 90-bed residential aged care facility features three specialised wings:

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- Oak Wing– offering dedicated mental health support for older adults
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- Adzen Wing– focused on personalised, dementia-specific care
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- Specialist Dementia Care Unit– a modern, purpose-built space supporting residents with more complex cognitive, emotional, or behavioural needs, helping them transition to more suitable and less restrictive living arrangements over time
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At Blakiston Lodge, we are committed to providing compassionate care that promotes dignity, connection, and quality of life for every resident.

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Wallace Lodge is a modern 108-bed facility featuring spacious design, modern decor, a contemporary colour scheme with natural lighting and connection to the external courtyards. The beautiful garden settings enhance emotional wellbeing and offer a sense of tranquillity.

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- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
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- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
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- Attractive salary packaging benefitsn n
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
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- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
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Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

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- Working with Children Check (if applicable)
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📌 Registered Nurse (Grade 2), Aged Care (North Geelong)
🏢 Colac Area Health
📍 North Geelong