Job Description

A little bit about us:

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Barunga Village is an innovative and ever-growing organisation offering retirement, community and residential services.

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As one of the largest employers in the Mid-North, our services reach the wider Mid-North and Yorke Peninsula.

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Our purpose is to support our consumers live the best life possible.

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About the role:

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our agile team on a Full-Time basis.

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Reporting to the Care Manager, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred clinical care. As a Registered Nurse, you will undertake a variety of clinical and leadership responsibilities in accordance with the Aged Care Quality Standards, Barunga Village policies and procedures, and all relevant professional standards, legislation, and ethical requirements.

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If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of older people and thrive in a supportive team environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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Responsibilities of the role:

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Provide the highest level of quality care to consumers in accordance with the policies and procedures of Barunga Village by:

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- Directing care provided by nursing and personal care staff to consumers.
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- Giving direct nursing care to consumers with particular emphasis on those persons with complex and/or changing health care needs.
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- Ensuring that the care process and outcomes are accurately documented in accordance with procedures.
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- Maintaining a physical and psychosocial environment that promotes safety, security and optimal health.
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Maintaining a physical and psychosocial environment that ensures the privacy, dignity, individuality and rights of consumers.

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- Assisting consumers to make informed health care decisions and demonstrating responsibility for care practice.
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- Work with other staff to identify the nursing needs of consumers and to formulate care plans in consultation with consumers/representatives which are subject to ongoing assessment and evaluation and recognise the roles of other members on the health care team.
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- Any other duties commensurate with the employee's skills and experience as directed by the Care Manager.
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About you:

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Essential qualifications and experience

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- Bachelor Degree in Nursing or equivalent.
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- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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Desirable qualifications and experience

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- Experience in the provision of care services to the aged.
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- Experience in the development and implementation of care plans and in working with consumers who are highly dependent or have multiple needs.
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- Knowledge of current trends and practices in aged care.
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- Knowledge of the principles of effective human resource management including the principles of managing and motivating staff, equal employment opportunity and staff training and development.
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- Knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards.
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- Knowledge of Work, Health and Safety Act and possess an understanding of the required responsibilities as an employee.
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- Knowledge of the legal implications of actions taken in aged care.
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Core competencies

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- Demonstrated commitment to and competence in the field of provision of care to the aged.
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- Possess sound interpersonal skills and written/verbal communication skills.
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- Able to work as an effective team member and maintain confidentiality.
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- Able to prioritise tasks to best meet the needs of the consumers and Barunga Village.
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- Able to set realistic goals and plans and organise resources efficiently identifying means of improving work performance and outcomes.
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- Able to stimulate a high level of performance among employees and facilitate the development of employees by clearly communicating expected standards of performance and providing effective feedback on performance.
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- Able to demonstrate respect, approachability, consistency and model exemplary leadership qualities and behaviours.
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Some of the work perks:

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- Maximise your take home pay with Not - For - Profit Salary Packaging up to $15,900 p/a;
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- EAP - Employee Assistance Program;
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- Social Club (conditions apply);
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- Ongoing training;
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- Opportunities to upskill;
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- Flexible working arrangements (Manager discretion).
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- Short term Accommodation available
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📌 Registered Nurse (Port Broughton)
🏢 Barunga Village
📍 Port Broughton