22 Oct
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Angel Assist
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Narrogin
22 Oct
Angel Assist
Narrogin
Base Pay Range A$80,
- / yr
- A$100,
- / yr Organizational Reporting Relationships POSITION TITLE : Registered Nurse, Aged Care CLASSIFICATION : Clinical POSITION LEVEL : As Negotiated REPORTS TO : Care Manager Description We require a Registered Nurse to work at our aged care facility. We take pride in caring for our staff members like they are family members. We have a strong emphasis on providing the best possible care for our residents. You must have your AHPRA registration and at least two years experience as a Registered Nurse. It is preferable if you have past experience caring for seniors, but this is not essential. We are open to providing sponsorship if required. Scope of Position The role of Registered Nurse is a key operational role within the Facility. Its primary purpose is to provide RN clinical care services to the residents within NCH. The position undertakes nursing practice in accordance with the policies and procedures of NCH, ANMC Standards, ANMC Code of Ethics and Qualified Conduct and Common Law affecting nursing practice. The role ensures at all times that all services provided to residents within the facility are carried out in a manner that supports their health, wellbeing and safety. The RN also directs other staff in the completion of their day-to-day duties in accordance with the policies and procedures of NCH and provides support to the Care Manager / Clinical Lead in assessing residents' care needs and contributes / evaluates Care Plans to ensure high quality care is maintained at all times. Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs) In collaboration with members of the healthcare team: plan, deliver and evaluate resident care. Provide a management and leadership role for care staff and encourage an environment that is based on teamwork and a committed Resident focus.
Participate as a key member of the clinical Care team and demonstrate a level of professional conduct in the provision of quality care to the residents and support processes to meet Aged Care Accreditation. To be competent in all aspects of Resident clinical care (from initial admission, assessment, care planning and ongoing review). Observe residents' responses to their care, and report findings in progress notes. Where appropriate, facilitate and implement changes in collaboration with the Care Manager. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and resident information systems ensuring the data is accurate, up to date, and completed utilising the iCare software system. Identify problems and use problem solving processes in the areas of clinical care, WHS and other areas of service provision. Involve residents and their families and significant others in the planning and implementation of care. Liaise with both internal and external customers (Residents, medical practitioners, families, contractors and visitors) in a compassionate, helpful manner that best reflects NCH mission and values statement. Ensure compliance with all legislation, regulations and internal performance standards pertaining to NCH policies and procedures in all areas of the residential care facility. Operate within the scope of practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Will be able to demonstrate an understanding and be able to complete internal audits that help maintain the quality framework. Recognise and uphold the rights of all residents accessing Narrogin Cottage Homes services and advocate on their behalf including cultural sensitivity, and religious freedom. Adhere to all internal policies and procedures. Apply the principles of privacy and confidentiality to all activities carried out within NCH as per applicable legislation and the policies of the Organisation. Actively contribute to performance management and performance appraisals of other staff and self within the facility. Comply with and utilise contemporary Human Resource management principles including Equal Employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. Contribute to the maintenance of good staff morale. Ensure responsibility for the safety of self and others in the course of daily duties, including assessment, reporting and actioning any issue that would appear to create a health and safety risk within the facility. Assist in identifying and implementing quality initiatives in line with the continuous improvement program of the Organisation. Use NCH resources and equipment economically and safely. Maintain accurate and objective documentation. Maintain and contribute to an environment of continuous improvement. Perform other duties as required. Maintain awareness of current and new legislation to ensure the organisation complies with all statutory and regulatory obligations including but not limited to SIRs, infection control, restrictive practice, records management, WHS and accreditation guidelines. Actively contribute to the communication process, including attending and participating
📌 Registered Nurse, Aged Care (Narrogin)
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