Job Info

Location: MORUYA, NSW

Salary: Above Award

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Kindness in Action at IRT Kindness in Action is how we bring our purpose to life. It guides how we work, how we treat one another, and how we support our customers, families and communities. In this role, you’re part of a team that believes people do their best work when they feel valued, supported and trusted. You bring care, integrity and curiosity to your work, and help create an environment where people can learn, grow and thrive. We show Kindness in Action by:

- Being kind and appreciative – treating others with respect and care and recognising the value each person brings
- Doing the right thing – even when it’s not the easiest option
- Walking in our customers’ shoes – understanding different perspectives and approaching every interaction with empathy and care

Why this role matters IRT Aged Care Services provide 24-hour professional and personal care in a purpose-built community, where residents are cared for with kindness and supported to live connected lives. With dedicated care neighbourhoods and specialist programs, IRT personalises the care experience for every resident. What you’re responsible for

- Deliver, coordinate, supervise and evaluate secure, evidence-based, person-centred nursing care that respects residents' dignity, rights, independence, cultural, religious and individual preferences.
- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments on admission, at scheduled intervals and whenever residents' clinical conditions or care needs change.
- Develop, implement, review and update individualised care plans in consultation with residents, representatives and relevant multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Assess and manage clinical risks.

Monitor residents' health, vital signs, cognition, behaviour, pain, nutrition, hydration, mobility and functional status, identifying and escalating clinical deterioration promptly.

- Recognise and respond to clinical deterioration, acute illness and emergencies, and escalate concerns promptly.
- Identify and manage residents with complex or high-risk clinical needs, including participation in

High Risk Case Management.

- Provide clinical leadership and oversight during the shift, including prioritising clinical needs, managing risks and ensuring required actions are followed up.
- Review staffing allocation and skill mix and escalate concerns that may affect safe care delivery.
- Administer and monitor medications aligned to nursing registration and in accordance with authorised orders, relevant legislation, professional standards and organisational policies.

Identify and report medication errors, omissions and adverse reactions as per registration obligations and IRT policies and procedures.





- Provide and coordinate nursing interventions, including wound care, pressure injury prevention, pain management, continence care, skin integrity management and chronic disease monitoring.
- Support residents requiring dementia care, palliative care, end-of-life care and management of complex health conditions in accordance with their assessed needs and preferences.
- Recognise and respond to emergencies, acute illness and changes in residents' conditions, initiating appropriate clinical interventions and contacting medical practitioners or emergency services when required.
- Provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to Enrolled Nurses and care staff.

Delegate tasks appropriately, considering staff competence, resident risk and scope of practice, and monitor the quality and safety of delegated care.

- Coordinate case conferences, medical reviews, referrals and multidisciplinary collaboration to promote continuity of care and positive resident outcomes.
- Coordinate GP and health professional reviews, referrals and multidisciplinary care, ensuring recommendations are followed up.
- Review and manage clinical incidents and infections, including assessment, immediate actions, follow-up, escalation and implementation of risk controls.
- Competently use organisational electronic systems for clinical care, medication management, incident and infection management, education and other required clinical activities.
- Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical documentation, including assessments, progress notes, care plans, medication records, clinical observations, handovers and incident reports.
- Implement and monitor infection prevention and control measures, including hand hygiene, standard and transmission-based precautions, infection surveillance and outbreak management.
- Assess and manage clinical risks, including falls, pressure injuries, malnutrition, dehydration, choking and medication-related harm.

Identify and report suspected abuse, neglect, restrictive practice concerns and other risks to resident safety.

- Identify, respond to and escalate concerns relating to potential reportable incidents through the Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS).
- Complete incident reporting associated clinical assessments and follow-up actions in accordance with organisational policies and applicable reporting requirements.
- Comply with the Aged Care Act 2024, Aged Care Rules 2025, applicable Aged Care Quality Standards,



the Aged Care Code of Conduct, NMBA requirements and organisational policies and procedures.
- Ensure accurate and timely clinical assessments and documentation relevant to AN-ACC processes.

Report significant changes in residents' functional capacity, clinical complexity or care needs that may affect AN-ACC classification to the Residential Manager or AN-ACC Coordinator.

- Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement activities, accreditation and regulatory assessment processes, identifying risks and contributing to corrective actions.
- Communicate effectively with residents, representatives, healthcare professionals and care teams while respecting consent, confidentiality and residents' rights.
- Attend mandatory training, staff meetings, clinical in-services and professional development activities, maintaining current registration and clinical competence.
- Perform other reasonable duties as directed by the manager or supervisor, consistent with the role, professional scope of practice and applicable requirements.

Qualifications and education requirements

- Current registration (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency

Work experience and skill requirements

- Previous aged care industry experience
- High level verbal and written communication skills, with evidence of capacity to document professionally
- Demonstrated understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standard Framework and the Aged Care Funding Instrument
- Demonstrated organisational skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of clinical issues of ageing, including dementia related disorders and management of challenging behaviours
- Empathy and understanding of the needs of seniors
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Sound computer literacy skills
- Proven attention to detail and accuracy when record keeping
- Demonstrated willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to plan and prioritise own work to meet deadlines
- A genuine interest in aged care and assisting residents to achieve their goals

What success looks like in this role Success isn’t just about getting things done – it’s about how you show up and the impact you have on others. You’ll know you’re succeeding when:

- You and your team feel supported, respected and confident in your work
- The relationships with your colleagues are built on trust, care and open communication
- Collaboration across your team and with others feels constructive and purposeful
- Work is approached with accountability, curiosity and integrity
- Kindness in action is visible in everyday interactions and decisions

How we work matters

- it shapes the experience of our colleagues, the people we support, and the culture we

create. Expected Salary: $111,842 AUD per year

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