Care Partner (Registered Nurse)

Ldk Seniors' Living; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite staff parking

Great work-life balance Monday to 5pm

Cafes and restaurants on-site

Retail discounts

Access to Comm-Bank Workplace Banking

Professional development opportunities

Supportive, values-led culture

Job summary

LDK Seniors’ Living is seeking a Care Partner to coordinate resident care and service requirements, working closely with residents or their representatives to ensure needs and wellbeing are met. You will support pre-entry clinical assessments, move-in support, care planning, delivery and evaluations, referrals and documentation of externally funded care.

As a Care Partner you’ll liaise with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, sharing knowledge to support staff and promote

Qualifications

• AHPRA registration is required.
• Bachelor of Nursing is required.
• 2 years of experience working in a clinical setting.
• Experience in the community care sector/with home care packages.
• Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Aged care nursing experience is desirable.
• Experience in a team lead or management position is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based care through assessments, planning and evaluations that are person-centred and aligned with regulatory and organisational standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with residents and families.
• Interpret care options and funding arrangements for residents.
• Connect residents to health and other services as needed and collaborate with GPs, nurse practitioners, pathology services, allied health professionals, hospitals, pharmacies and government agencies.
• Liaise with rostering to ensure services are delivered as planned and in a timely manner.
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of documentation in line with policy and procedures.
• Complete Move In assessments and care planning.
• Provide daily, weekly and monthly updates to the Clinical and Assistant Care Manager.

Education

AHPRA registration

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

About LDK Seniors’ Living

The LDK Seniors’ Living vision is for every senior Australian to be treated with Love, Decency & Kindness in their ageing journey. Our core values of Love, Decency & Kindness underpin our culture and guide every aspect of everything we do for our residents and our team members. All LDK villages combine the best part of retirement living and aged care to deliver our unique One Move Promise® – our guarantee that once our residents call LDK home, they will never have to move again.

About Amberfield

LDK Seniors' Living’s newest premium village, Amberfield, is located on Cotter Road in Weston, in Canberra’s inner south. It is a short driving distance to Yarralumla, Curtin and Woden town centre. Amberfield will feature 370+ homes, comprising of apartments, sky villas, and villas. LDK’s range of community activities will promote well-being and provide an exceptional and fulfilling senior living experience so residents thrive at every stage of life. This is underpinned by the assurance of a full range of care options, from independent living to 24/7 high-level care, including dementia support. Residents will enjoy resort-style living, with first-class amenities on-site including restaurants, cafes, bars, greengrocers, a theatre and beauty salon. Along with a wellness centre offering a gym, indoor pool, private health consultation rooms and thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces including an eco-friendly dog park.

About the Role

We're looking for a Care Partner to coordinate resident care and service requirements, working closely with residents and/or their representative to ensure their needs and wellbeing is met. As Care Partner, you'll ensure that all areas of support for residents and surrounding networks are considered and contacted when organising pre-entry clinical assessments, move-in support, care planning, delivery, and evaluations, referrals, accessing and documenting externally funded care. Care Partners play a critical component within the overall Care Team, liaising with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders while sharing their knowledge and past experiences to build up and support fellow staff. If you're looking to move into a role that supports work-life balance and creating a welcoming point of contact to our residents to support their wellbeing needs, we may just have the role for you!

Role Responsibilities

• Coordinate the delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based care through assessments, planning and evaluations that are person-centered and aligned with regulatory and organisational standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with residents and families.
• Interpret care options and funding arrangements for residents.
• Connect residents to health and other services as needed. Collaborate with general practitioners, nurse practitioners, pathology services, allied health professionals, hospitals, pharmacies and government agencies.
• Liaise with the rostering team to ensure services are delivered as planned and in a timely manner.
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of all documentation in accordance with LDK Policy and Procedure and as directed by the Care Partner Manager.
• Complete 'Move In' assessments and care planning.
• Provide daily, weekly and monthly updates to the Clinical and Assistant Care Manager.

Our Employee Value Proposition

LDK villages have established a reputation of being 'truly happy places' for residents. We know that this can only be achieved if our team feel connected, respected and valued. When you join LDK, you will be joining a for-purpose, values-led, people-first organisation that empowers and invests in our employees to develop, nurture and grow individual professional capability. You will work in a friendly, open and welcoming environment.

LDK Benefits

• Free onsite staff parking.
• Great work-life balance, working Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm.
• Cafes and restaurants available including a free daily Coffee or Tea!
• Great retail discounts with stores including JB Hi-Fi, K-mart, Woolworths, Target and more.
• Access to Comm-Bank Workplace Banking.
• Continuous professional development and promotional opportunities.
• Working in a supportive and welcoming environment with a culture driven by our organisational values.

Qualifications/Certificates/Professional Experience

• AHPRA registration
• Bachelor of Nursing
• 2 years of experience working in a clinical setting
• Experience in the community care sector/with home care packages
• Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Aged care nursing experience (Desirable)
• Experience in a team lead or management position (Desirable)

We value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those from diverse cultural backgrounds.

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