Casual Aged Care Registered Nurse – Make a Difference

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT); Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging (not specified)

Heart HQ platform discounts

Fitness Passport discounts

Discounted private health insurance

Wellbeing initiatives & EAP

Ongoing Training and Development

LinkedIn Training access

Career progression pathways

Job summary

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) is seeking a Casual Registered Nurse to join our Greystanes facility and support residents across AM, PM and Night shifts. You will carry out assessments, develop care plans and document in line with policies.

To be successful, you must hold AHPRA Registered Nurse (Division 1), have strong clinical assessment skills, and a commitment to person-centred care. Previous aged care experience is desirable and a proactive team player.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1).
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Sound knowledge of medication management and clinical documentation.
• Understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards and relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to person-centred care and residents' dignity.

Responsibilities

• Carry out initial and ongoing assessment, planning and management of nursing care for residents.
• Develop personal care plans and monitor changes in care plans.
• Participate in quarterly care plan evaluations.
• Ensure documentation for quality care is up to date per policies.
• Ensure completion of ACFI claims.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Clinical assessment

Medication management

Documentation

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Person-centred care

Clinical decision making

Job description

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) is seeking a Casual Registered Nurse to join our Greystanes facility and support residents across AM, PM and Night shifts. You will carry out assessments, develop care plans and document in line with policies.

To be successful, you must hold AHPRA Registered Nurse (Division 1), have strong clinical assessment skills, and a commitment to person-centred care. Previous aged care experience is desirable and a proactive team player.