21 Oct
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Cro Care
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Geelong
Endorsed Enrolled Nurses - Aged Care Home
Part-Time | Afternoon & Night Duty Shifts Only
Bell Park, Geelong
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse – Aged Care
Make a Difference Every Day
Victorian Croatian Aged Care Services (CroCare) is seeking an experienced and compassionate Endorsed Enrolled Nurse (EEN) to join our clinical team at our 100-bed residential aged care home in Bell Park, Geelong.
This is a permanent part-time position specifically for afternoon (PM) and night duty (ND) shifts. Applicants must be available to work PM and/or ND shifts as part of their permanent roster. Please note that we are not currently recruiting for AM-only availability, casual EEN positions through this advertisement.
At CroCare, our residents are at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to providing safe, respectful and person-centred care that supports dignity, independence and quality of life.
What We Offer
- Permanent part-time employment
- PM and Night Duty shifts
- A supportive and approachable clinical leadership team
- Ongoing education, training and professional development
- Modern, purpose-built 100-bed residential aged care home
- Salary packaging options for eligible employees
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Friendly and inclusive team workplace
- Opportunity to work within a culturally focused, not-for-profit aged care organisation
About the Role
As an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse, you will work within your scope of practice and under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse to support the delivery of safe, high-quality care to our residents.
You will have an important role in monitoring residents,
administering medications, completing clinical documentation and working closely with Registered Nurses, care staff and the broader multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide safe, respectful and person-centred nursing and direct personal care to residents
- Actively participate in hands-on resident care, including personal care and activities of daily living, alongside the care team as required
- Assist residents with mobility, transfers, continence care, meals, hydration, hygiene and other daily care needs within your role, competence and scope of practice
- Administer medications and treatments within your scope of practice and in accordance with medication management requirements
- Monitor residents, recognise changes in condition and promptly report and elevate concerns to the Registered Nurse
- Complete clinical observations and contribute to assessments, care planning, evaluation and ongoing review of resident care
- Support admissions, transfers and changes in resident care needs
- Maintain accurate, timely and appropriate clinical documentation
- Work collaboratively with Registered Nurses, EENs, PCAs and other members of the multidisciplinary team
- Support and guide care staff within your role and scope of practice
- Participate in clinical handover and support continuity of care between shifts
- Respond to resident call bells and care needs as part of the broader care team
- Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and a positive and respectful workplace culture
- Follow CroCare policies and procedures, infection prevention and control requirements and workplace health and safety practices
At CroCare, EENs are an active part of the direct care team. The role is not limited to medication administration or clinical tasks and includes providing hands-on personal care and supporting residents with their daily care needs when required.
About You
We are looking for an EEN who is confident working in residential aged care and understands the responsibilities that come with working PM and night duty shifts.
To be successful, you will demonstrate:
- Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse with endorsement to administer medications
- Previous residential aged care experience
- Experience supporting residents living with dementia and complex care needs
- Sound clinical observation and escalation skills
- Good understanding of professional scope of practice and when matters must be escalated to the Registered Nurse
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Accurate and timely clinical documentation skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise your workload during PM and night duty
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Sound understanding of the Aged Ca
📌 Endorsed Enrolled Nurses (Geelong)
🏢 Cro Care
📍 Geelong