2 x Perm Part Time The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of clinical and personal care of residents. They will pro-actively engage with residents and there representative to undertake care assessments and develop care plans. The Registered Nurse will ensure care plans are followed and delivered in accordance with required accreditation and legislative standards. They will complete and update clinical records in accordance with required standards. The Registered Nurse will liaise with other health professionals as required regarding care plans. They will ensure the Aged Care Quality Commission Standards are implemented and met on a continual basis. The Registered Nurse will review and follow up on all incident reporting to ensure the safety of the residents. They will provide advice and guidance regarding delivery of care to Enrolled Nurses and Personal Care Staff. The Registered Nurse will continually identify areas of improvement that will improve the clinical and wellbeing of residents.
What you’ll be doing
- Engaging with residents and representatives (as required) to undertake assessment of care.
- Developing an individualised care plan in collaboration with resident and their representative (if applicable).
- Delivering safe and effective nursing care in accordance with nursing care plan.
- Ensuring nursing care is conducted in accordance with clinical care and aged care standards.
- Ensuring daily clinical governance and processes are adhered to according to clinical and aged care standards.
- Ensuring the aged care standards are implemented and met on a continual basis.
- Ensuring that incident reporting processes are adhered to.
- Monitoring and takes action as required in regard to reported incidents to ensure the safety of the residents.
- Providing advice and guidance regarding delivery of care to Enrolled Nurses and Personal Care Staff.
- Ensuring systems and processes are adhered to that provide the highest standard of care at all times.
- Ensuring staffing levels are appropriate and arrange cover as required.
- Participating in ongoing accreditation and continuous improvement activities.
- Reporting hazards, near misses and injuries immediately, ensuring safety reporting processes are followed.
- Maintaining own professional development and is pro-active and adaptive in learning new concepts.
Things that matter to us
- Nursing Degree + Current AHPRA Registration
- At least 3 years clinical experience
- Understanding of contemporary nursing theory and practice.
- Experience of working in an Aged Care setting.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience of using clinical information systems
- Ability to work independently and professionally.
- Ability to motivate employees and promote a positive work environment.
- Pro-active in self-development and continuous education.
- Good understanding of infection control and knowledge of best practice.
- Effective organisational skills and able to work independently and take initiative.
- Able to demonstrate knowledge about the aged care standards.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Australian Citizen or Permanent Residency
What we offer
- Salary packaging
- Supportive culture
- To be part of an organisation that is supporting the community
- Training opportunities