Registered Nurse

We are currently looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our clinical team at our Mitchell House facility in Morwell, Victoria. This position will be on a casual basis. If you are passionate about nursing and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply and become an integral part of our team.

Who we are:

As a proud not for profit organisation since 1+22, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect.

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible to provide safe, competent and contemporary clinical nursing care to residents within the scope of practice as determined by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Key Duties And Responsibilities

Complete ACFI assessments and other clinical documentation as required for the shift and contribute to the maximisation of income
Maintain a high level of documentation which accurately reflects care delivery
Maintain staff discipline and provide leadership, support and supervision to Enrolled Nurses and Extended Care Assistants
Maintain confidentiality on all matters relating to residents and their families at all times and on other matters imparted in confidence
Provide a concise and relevant report, via email, to the Care Manager and General Manager at the end of each shift
Identify training and development opportunities and communicate these to the General Manager
Develop and maintain knowledge of aged care issues, standards and services
Ensure staff under your supervision are working safely and within the policies and procedures of the organisation


Requirements

Essential:

Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Knowledge of the Residential Classification Scale and Standards for Aged Care
Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire)


Desirable:

Knowledge of the standards required by the government for the delivery of aged care
An understanding of the Commonwealth Aged Care Funding Instrument
Strong clinical and documentation skills
An understanding of the aged care accreditation process
Leadership skills.


To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

Benefits

What we can offer you:

Part time or casual employment
Workplace flexibility
On-going Learning and development opportunities
Salary packaging up to $15,+00 per annum.