Job Description
This residential facility is a spacious facility on the East Coast of Tasmania. They are currently seeking a Registered Nurse
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FUNCTION:
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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.
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Supervision and direction of other enrolled and registered nurses, personal care attendants and support workers
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To work within the philosophy of the organisation to achieve the highest possible standard of care delivery to residents
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Contribute to the maintenance of residential care standards required to achieve accreditation
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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Maintain and ensure full compliance with all accreditation outcomes.
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Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for consumers according to accepted nursing
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practice and standards
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Work in consultation with other health professionals and members of health teams, and co-
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ordinate the care of consumers
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Provide interventions, treatments and therapies such as medications, and monitor responses to
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treatment
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Review, update and clarify each client's care plan
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Promote health and assists in preventing ill health, by participating in training and other relevant
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activities
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Answer questions and provides information to clients and families about treatment and care,
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within your scope of practice
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HEALTH AND PERSONAL CARE
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Delivery of high-quality care to clients
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Assistance in overseeing specialised nursing needs to clients
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Accurate documentation of resident needs in assessments, care plans and progress notes
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Following of care plans in the delivery of care to all clients
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Oversee, update, reassess and ensure the accurate implementation of all care related
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documentation – e.g. care plans, assessments, wound charts, palliative care plans etc
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Ensuring clients choice is maintained in care delivery by providing appropriate assistance with
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personal care in accordance with care plans
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Ensuring clients independence is maintained in care delivery
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Ensuring clients are prepared for all appointments, outings and activities
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Reporting of care need changes to the Clinical Care Coordinator
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Prompt assistance is given to residents when it is requested
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Assistance provided to doctors when required
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Identify trends in care needs e.g. infections and reporting of same including client evaluations
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Acting at all times to protect the rights of residents, including confidentiality, privacy, individual
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choice and decision making
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MEDICATION DELIVERY:
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Completion of medication competency requirements
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Safe delivery of medication to residents
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Following of all policies and procedures relating to medication
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Ability to identify medication incidents and accurately report same
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MAINTENANCE OF DOCUMENTATION SYSTEM:
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Assist with the maintenance of a document control system throughout the facility that demonstrates continuous improvement and meets the requirement of accreditation
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Maintain accurate documentation notes, assessments and care plans
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Demonstrate accuracy and efficiency in the submission of documentation to relevant government
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departments within appropriate timeframes, where required
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COMMUNICATION:
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Communicate effectively with care recipients, showing patience, tolerance and understanding
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Demonstrate a high degree of effective teamwork
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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
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ORGANISATION:
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Organise time and workload to allow for maximum work productivity in the time allocated
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Use safely and economically all equipment and supplies necessary to complete duties
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Work unsupervised as required
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SAFETY:
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Ensure personal work practices comply with the organisational work, health and safety policies and procedures
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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
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Abide by fire safety procedures and attend fire drills annually
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Attend manual handling education sessions annually
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QUALIFIED:
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Embrace the philosophy of lifelong learning, seeking opportunities to learn and expand knowledge and skills of self and others
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Maintain an up to date working knowledge of equipment necessary to complete duties
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Attend in-service education and staff meeting as appropriate
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Be willing to undergo a Federal Police Check every 3 years as per the Accountability Amendment Principles ****.
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EVALUATION:
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Participate in an annual evaluation of your performance with CEO
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Identify problems with supervisor and initiate early action to resolve these
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SELECTION CRITERIA
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KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
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An employee appointed to this level is required to be able to:
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Ability and commitment to working as part of the team, display initiative and work unsupervised as
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required.
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Display an ability and willingness to engage in learning.
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Display empathy, understanding and tolerance towards care recipients.
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Possess effective oral and written communication skills.
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Manage time and resources efficiently.
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Work effectively as a team member.
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Maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
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Utilise computer applications and telephone communication and equipment.
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Mature outlook with the ability to relate and converse with older people and/or those with disabilities
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Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to continuous improvement
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Ability to supervise and direct staff in providing care where required
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Requirements n
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Essential:
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Qualifications as a Registered Nurse – Must Retain Current Registration
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Current Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA)
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Demonstrated high level of analytical, written and verbal skills
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Understanding of the accreditation standards
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Valid National Police Check (Within 3 Years)
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Proof of COVID-19 Vaccinations
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📌 Registered Nurse (Tasmania)
🏢 Hiring4Health
📍 Tasmania