Enrolled Nurse

VMCH; Bacchus Marsh; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible, family-friendly culture

Employee assistance program

Discounted private health insurance

Job summary

VMCH is seeking enthusiastic Endorsed Enrolled Nurses to provide high-quality care for residents in Victoria. You will work within a friendly team, following care plans and supporting residents to maintain independence.

Requirements include AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse with medication endorsement, at least 1 year of aged care experience, and strong communication and IT skills. We offer development opportunities and a supportive, flexible workplace.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse with medication endorsement.
• Minimum 1 year of aged care experience and care planning.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills and a client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide care according to care plans, standards, policies and procedures.
• Accurately collect, interpret, utilise, monitor and report resident health information.
• Develop and monitor a care plan in collaboration with the RN and care team.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Medication endorsement

Aged care experience

Care planning

Communication

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for enthusiastic, friendly and self-motivated Endorsed Enrolled Nurses, your focus will be to ensure the provision of high-quality care to our residents' to meet their daily care needs, whilst ensuring they are empowered to do as much as they can for themselves.

Working as part of a friendly and close-knit team, your focus will be:

• Provide care according to the care plan, professional standards, policies and procedures
• Accurately collect, interpret, utilise, monitor and report information regarding the health and functional status of residents to achieve their health goals and outcomes
• Develop, monitor and maintain a plan of care in collaboration with the RN, health care team and resident or medical treatment decision maker

About you

To successfully perform this role, following are the requirements

• Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse, with medication endorsement
• Minimum 1 years' experience assessing Aged Care Residents and formulating Care Plans
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) effectively and compassionately with residents, families, employees and volunteers
• Interpersonal skills, patience, common sense and a strong ethos of client service
• Strong initiative and ability to work without supervision and be self-motivated
• Proficiency utilising information technology, with well-developed computer skills including MS Office

Why VMCH?

Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:

• A rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay.
• A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave.
• Employee assistance program
• Discounted private health insurance and school holiday programs.
• We value diversity, champion inclusion, and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and with all abilities, to consider joining our vibrant community.

About Us

VMCH is a Catholic, for-purpose organisation providing aged care, disability services, retirement living, home care, specialist education and affordable housing across Victoria. With more than 100 years of experience, our workforce of4,000-plus staff and volunteers are dedicated to supporting 15,000+ people primarily in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you!

To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights and a NDIS Worker Screening Check.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.