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 protected, 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 escalat
- 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 escalat
- 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 escalation 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

📌 Registered Nurse (Dalmeny)
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📍 Dalmeny