Job Description
n We are seeking a Registered Nurse for a small not- for -profit residential aged care facility, servicing Hillston and surrounding communities. Aged care experience is a prerequisite.n
Requirements
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Essential Qualifications:
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Division 1 Registered Nurse
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Current AHPRA Registration
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New Graduates will also be considered.
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Desirable Qualifications:
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Palliative Care
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Wound Care
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Computer literacy
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Role Statement:
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n To provide optimal clinical care to people within the RACFs, which meets the consumer's needs and those of their family and carers:n
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Apply recognised standards of assessment, identification of goals, management of these goals, evaluation and follow up.
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Apply best practice principles to clinical care.
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Deliver an equitable standard of care regardless of consumers and colleagues' different values, beliefs, culture, and social context.
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Recognise and practise within scope of his/her own practice.
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Readily seek feedback regarding own standard of practice.
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Ensure consumer confidentiality.
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Assess and interpret clinical indicators of general health status and apply this information to guide clinical decisions.



Report any abnormalities.
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Maintain accurate documentation of consumer assessment and goals
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Liaise with doctor, who is the primary care giver and other members of the consumers' multidisciplinary team and participate in case conferencing and care plans for the consumer.
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Provide a safe environment for consumers and staff and promote secure practice requirements, i.e., /infection control, or sharps disposal.
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To participate in Quality Assurance and Accreditation Activities occurring within the medical practice, with a focus on community and aged care:
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Contribute to accreditation activities as advised by management staff.
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Seek support from colleagues to identify learning needs.
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Participate in professional development and continuing educational activities.
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Be aware of local aged care services and maintain contact and create partnership with these agencies.
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Participate in information sessions organised by agencies & ACAT team.
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Provide support to practice management in the following areas:
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Computer skills-
appointments/recalls/data
entry
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Accreditation
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📍 New South Wales