Aged Care Registered Nurse – Lead Holistic, Palliative Care

AdventCare; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventCare is a not-for-profit organisation offering aged care that embraces Christian values. We are seeking passionate and experienced Registered Nurses to join our team and currently have vacancies for our Whitehorse Facility in Nunawading.

As an RN you will use your skills for assisting residents to achieve independence, providing advanced clinical care such as medication and wound management, monitoring care plans, and leading care teams.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA is required.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in residential aged care as a Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge of AN-ACC and Aged Care Standards and Accreditation requirements.
• Ability to provide holistic nursing care and work autonomously or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents to achieve optimal functioning, independence and self-care through care planning.
• Provide advanced clinical care such as medication management, wound management and diabetes care.
• Monitor care plans and update assessments as needed.
• Participate in clinical auditing and quality improvement.
• Provide leadership, support and direction to Personal Care Assistants and ENs.

Skills

Aged care nursing

Clinical nursing

Leadership

Time management

Communication skills

Diabetes management

Wound management

Autonomy

Teamwork

Documentation / computer skills

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

AHPRA registration

Tools

Computer-based software

Job description

AdventCare is a not-for-profit organisation offering aged care that embraces Christian values. We are seeking passionate and experienced Registered Nurses to join our team and currently have vacancies for our Whitehorse Facility in Nunawading.

As an RN you will use your skills for assisting residents to achieve independence, providing advanced clinical care such as medication and wound management, monitoring care plans, and leading care teams.