This residential facility is a spacious facility on the East Coast of Tasmania.
They are currently seeking a Registered Nurse
FUNCTION:
To ensure the direct care needs of clients are met, through the implementation, oversight and continuous evaluation of care plans and individualised nursing needs of clients.
Supervision and direction of other enrolled and registered nurses, personal care attendants and support workers
To work within the philosophy of the organisation to achieve the highest possible standard of care delivery to residents
Contribute to the maintenance of residential care standards required to achieve accreditation
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain and ensure full compliance with all accreditation outcomes.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for consumers according to accepted nursing
practice and standards
Work in consultation with other health professionals and members of health teams, and co-
ordinate the care of consumers
Provide interventions, treatments and therapies such as medications, and monitor responses to
treatment
Review, update and clarify each client's care plan
Promote health and assists in preventing ill health, by participating in training and other relevant
activities
Answer questions and provides information to clients and families about treatment and care,
within your scope of practice
HEALTH AND PERSONAL CARE
Delivery of high-quality care to clients
Assistance in overseeing specialised nursing needs to clients
Accurate documentation of resident needs in assessments, care plans and progress notes
Following of care plans in the delivery of care to all clients
Oversee, update, reassess and ensure the accurate implementation of all care related
documentation – e.g. care plans, assessments, wound charts, palliative care plans etc
Ensuring clients choice is maintained in care delivery by providing appropriate assistance with
personal care in accordance with care plans
Ensuring clients independence is maintained in care delivery
Ensuring clients are prepared for all appointments, outings and activities




Reporting of care need changes to the Clinical Care Coordinator
Prompt assistance is given to residents when it is requested
Assistance provided to doctors when required
Identify trends in care needs e.g. infections and reporting of same including client evaluations
Acting at all times to protect the rights of residents, including confidentiality, privacy, individual
choice and decision making
MEDICATION DELIVERY:
Completion of medication competency requirements
Protected delivery of medication to residents
Following of all policies and procedures relating to medication
Ability to identify medication incidents and accurately report same
MAINTENANCE OF DOCUMENTATION SYSTEM:
Assist with the maintenance of a document control system throughout the facility that demonstrates continuous improvement and meets the requirement of accreditation
Maintain accurate documentation notes, assessments and care plans
Demonstrate accuracy and efficiency in the submission of documentation to relevant government
departments within appropriate timeframes, where required
COMMUNICATION:
Communicate effectively with care recipients, showing patience, tolerance and understanding
Demonstrate a high degree of effective teamwork
Respect and maintain privacy and a high degree of confidentiality in relation to all dealings with staff, clients and others and in relation to the organisation
ORGANISATION:
Organise time and workload to allow for maximum work productivity in the time allocated
Use safely and economically all equipment and supplies necessary to complete duties
Work unsupervised as required
SAFETY:
Ensure personal work practices comply with the organisational work, health and safety policies and procedures




Maintain a safe environment for all workers and clients within the organisation by reporting and documenting incidents or hazards in accordance with the policies of the organisation
Abide by fire safety procedures and attend fire drills annually
Attend manual handling education sessions annually
PROFESSIONAL:
Embrace the philosophy of lifelong learning, seeking opportunities to learn and expand knowledge and skills of self and others
Maintain an up to date working knowledge of equipment necessary to complete duties
Attend in-service education and staff meeting as appropriate
Be willing to undergo a Federal Police Check every 3 years as per the Accountability Amendment Principles ****.
EVALUATION:
Participate in an annual evaluation of your performance with CEO
Identify problems with supervisor and initiate early action to resolve these
SELECTION CRITERIA
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
An employee appointed to this level is required to be able to:
Ability and commitment to working as part of the team, display initiative and work unsupervised as
required.
Display an ability and willingness to engage in learning.
Display empathy, understanding and tolerance towards care recipients.
Possess effective oral and written communication skills.
Manage time and resources efficiently.
Work effectively as a team member.
Maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
Utilise computer applications and telephone communication and equipment.
Mature outlook with the ability to relate and converse with older people and/or those with disabilities
Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to continuous improvement
Ability to supervise and direct staff in providing care where required
Requirements
Essential:
Qualifications as a Registered Nurse – Must Retain Current Registration
Current Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA)
Demonstrated high level of analytical, written and verbal skills
Understanding of the accreditation standards
Valid National Police Check (Within 3 Years)
Proof of COVID-19 Vaccinations

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