Aged Care Registered Nurse – Flexible, Impactful Role

Western District Health Service; Hamilton; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Salary Packaging Benefits

Job summary

Western District Health Service is seeking compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurses to join The Birches Residential Aged Care Facility in Hamilton, Victoria. The Birches is a 44-bed home including a sub-acute palliative care bed, delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

This full-time fixed-term opportunity runs until November 2027 with flexibility for part-time and job-share arrangements. Relocation support and accommodation options may be available to help you settle in, guided by

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to person-centred care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of aged care standards and contemporary practice.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Experience working in aged care and dementia care (highly desirable)

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, respectful and evidence-based nursing care that promotes resident wellbeing, dignity, independence and quality of life.
• Undertake nursing assessments and contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with professional standards, legislation and organisational policies.
• Provide compassionate care and support to residents living with dementia and those receiving palliative care services.
• Work in partnership with residents, families and carers to support shared decision-making and positive care experiences.
• Contribute to quality improvement activities, accreditation requirements, clinical governance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

AHPRA RN

Clinical assessment

Person-centred care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Aged care standards

Job description

Western District Health Service is seeking compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurses to join The Birches Residential Aged Care Facility in Hamilton, Victoria. The Birches is a 44-bed home including a sub-acute palliative care bed, delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

This full-time fixed-term opportunity runs until November 2027 with flexibility for part-time and job-share arrangements. Relocation support and accommodation options may be available to help you settle in, guided by