A privately owned provider of Aged Care, Mental Health Care and Disability Support Services. Our head office is based in WA, and we own and operate facilities in WA, QLD and NSW. Established in 2001, we have been at the forefront of providing Aged Care and Mental Health Care for over 20 years, with a commitment to high standards.
About the Role
We have Multiple Vacancies in our facilities in WA, NSW and QLD.
Working closely with residents, their families and the multidisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse leads the assessment of the strengths and needs of individual residents and the development of individualized, person-centered support that promotes physical and emotional wellbeing.
This position provides direct clinical care in accordance with their scope of practice and oversees the delivery of clinical and allied health services for residents, including guidance to clinical and care staff. The RN coordinates and has leadership responsibilities for all resident care and works closely with the Clinical Manager in the identification of evidence based best practice and quality initiatives across the facility.
Salary: Registered Nurse: $35-$50 per hour + penalties
Sponsorship is available for the right candidate!
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides leadership to other staff , ensuring care needs of the resident are met in accordance with clinical needs and the residents’ care plans.
- In conjunction with the Facility Manager and Clinical Manager, ensures all assessments are completed for each resident during the admission process, then as required as residents’ care needs change.
- Develops care plans for each resident, utilising information from assessments and in liaison with resident, family, GP, allied health professional, and other staff.
- Informs relevant managers of any exceptional events, including changes in resident status, in a timely manner.
- Models’ enablement of residents whilst attending to resident needs and providing direction and assistance to other staff members in performing their duties.
- Actively builds trusting relationships with individual residents that are based on dignity and respect to optimise cooperation, communicating in a manner that is appropriate to each individual’s strengths and limitations.
- Implements and oversees, safe working practices to comply with Work Health and Safety, Food Safety and other relevant legislation and policy, including reporting and investigation of identified hazards and incidents.
Required Skills, Attributes and Experience
- Tertiary qualifications in Nursing and current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse/Enrolled Nurse. (Graduates are encouraged to apply)
- Proven high level of clinical competencies with excellent clinical analysis, interpretation, and planning skills.
- Able to lead and influence others.
- Relates to the aged care population with empathy, understanding and respect.
- Sound understanding of care assessment and provision within the Aged and Health Care sectors.
- Ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Culture and Benefits:
- A competitive industry salary package commensurate with skills and experience.
- Initially: accommodation available for successful applicant. (Only include when applicable)
- Long term career development opportunities.
- On the job training and development opportunities available.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program.
- We respect and embraces diverse perspective, experience, and traditions.
- We value each employee’s contribution towards achieving its business objectives.
- Our culture of compassion, respect, communication, teamwork and integrity not only supports the development of staff, but also ensures the wellbeing of all employees
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 – $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Relocation assistance
- Visa sponsorship
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Shift work
- Weekend availability
Application Question(s):
- Are you seeking a Visa sponsorship?
Experience:
- Registered nurse: 1 year (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- AHPRA registration (Required)
Work Location: In person