Lead Registered Nurse – Aged Care

Homewood Care Pty Ltd; Bayside; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Homewood Care Pty Ltd is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver individualised, holistic care in alignment with Aged Care Safety and Quality Standards. You will lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team, provide direct care, and maintain strong relationships with residents and families, while ensuring continuous improvement in care delivery.

The role emphasizes leadership of the clinical team, adherence to nursing care plans, and effective communication across all levels of care

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Demonstrated clinical competency and currency as an RN.
• Demonstrated effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence.
• Demonstrated ability to manage conflict effectively and to escalate concerns appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' complex care and risk factors during initial admission and set directives for ongoing care with the resident or nominated representative.
• Undertake and document evidence-based assessment promptly and clearly as care needs change.
• Assess residents for complex care needs and initiate referrals as needed.
• Plan with residents and staff goals and care related to complex health needs.
• Provide skilled nursing care and guidance to staff according to care plans.
• Perform medication administration, wound care, pain assessment and management, behaviour management and restraint management.
• Communicate effectively with residents, relatives, staff and other health professionals.
• Evaluate responses to interventions and adjust care with GP input when appropriate.
• Supervise and direct on-the-job safety and health of staff.
• Lead the clinical team during shifts and represent executive after-hours when RN in charge.

Skills

AHPRA registered RN

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Empathy and patient care

Autonomous working

Job description

Homewood Care Pty Ltd is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver individualised, holistic care in alignment with Aged Care Safety and Quality Standards. You will lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team, provide direct care, and maintain strong relationships with residents and families, while ensuring continuous improvement in care delivery.

The role emphasizes leadership of the clinical team, adherence to nursing care plans, and effective communication across all levels of care