25 Sep
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Uniting AgeWell
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Bendigo
25 Sep
Uniting AgeWell
Bendigo
At Uniting Age Well, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing,choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easyaccess to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want.
With a range ofservices in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5000staff and 600volunteers arecommitted to high quality services and care.
Uniting Age Well provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Supportand Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion,and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do.
Moreinformation can be found on the Uniting Age Well website - www.unitingagewell.org
Why choose Uniting Age Well
- Easy to access with public transport andfree on/off site parking
- Above awardhourly rates
- Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650annually
- Annual Leave loading
- Career pathways, education and training opportunities
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programavailable 24/7 for our staff
- Enhanced Parental Leaveoptions
- Location options - move within our Uniting Age Well network(Victoria and Tasmania)
- Not for profit,values‐basedorganisation
About the role:
Multiplex Casual shift opportunities - looking for people with flexibility to cover a range of shifts: AM, PM and Nights - and commitment to consistently pick up 3 or more shifts per week
Be an integral part of the team at Uniting Age Well Bendigo – Strath-Haven, offering person centred care to our residents.
Provide care to residents with complex needs such as palliative care , dementia support , restorative care and pain management,
a level one registered nurse is responsible for a level of administrative responsibilities, including:
- Deliver high quality nursing skills to residents and support their families, with consideration for cultural, spiritual and individual needs
- Complex needs require following skillsets
- catheter management incl. catheterization
- palliative care incl. syringe driver management
- wound management
- identification and escalation of clinical deterioration
- strong documentation skills with knowledge of ANACC
- Provide leadership, support, orientation and education to Enrolled Nurses and Extended Care Assistants
- Promote a harmonious team approach by acting as a role model in coordinating daily routines and adhering to secure practice measures in medication management
About you:
You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents to support them to live life to their potential!
- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse Div 1
- Experienced as a registered nurse in residential aged care/ home care (preferred)
- Experience with dementia care and palliative care support (desired)
- Proficiency in decision making, critical analysis and on the spot problem solving
- Demonstrated abilities to delegate and prioritise in a fast paced environment with exemplary communication skills in a team and one on one interactions
- Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
- Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe,Excel, Support and Trust)
Essentials for working in Aged Care:
- A current Working With Children Check (employee version)
- Current and ongoing flu Vaccinations
- Ability to pass a national police clearance
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.
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