Registered Nurse

VMCH; Bacchus Marsh; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging (not-for-profit)

Flexible work culture

Wellbeing initiatives

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

VMCH Bacchus Marsh is seeking a Casual Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality resident care, with emphasis on collaboration and supervision of ENs and PCAs. The role requires current AHPRA registration, experience with care planning, and adherence to aged care standards.

You will work within a friendly team, enjoy flexible casual shifts, and benefit from not-for-profit salary packaging, wellbeing initiatives, and career development opportunities at VMCH.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as Registered Nurse with relevant qualification and experience.
• Experience assessing aged care residents and formulating care plans.
• Understanding and applying residential aged care standards and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to residents and meet daily care needs.
• Supervise ENs & PCAs, offering direction and support where needed.
• Maintain compliance with standards and participate in care planning and documentation.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Care planning

Communication

IT proficiency

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Casual Registered Nurse position at VMCH - Bacchus Marsh
• Excellent Not for Profit Salary Packaging
• Friendly team environment and great working conditions

The Position

We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and self-motivated Registered Nurses, your focus will be to ensure the provision of high-quality care to our residents to meet their daily care needs by demonstrating professional and collaborative practice and providing supervision and direction to, ENs & PCAs whilst ensuring they are empowered to do as much as they can for themselves.

VMCH. Caring communities, vibrant careers.

With us, you will be bringing the best of your nursing and team management skills together, along with plenty of enthusiasm. The collaboration and motivation you provide will work to ensure the care we provide is even more exceptional!

What’s required

• Current AHPRA registration as Registered Nurse, with relevant qualification and experience
• Experience assessing Aged Care Residents and formulating Care Plans
• Understanding and working knowledge of Commonwealth, State and / or Territory legislation and nursing practices.
• An understanding of and ability to ensure compliance with residential Aged Care Standards, AN-ACC requirements, Occupational Health and Safety, food safety and other professional legislative requirements
• Valid CPR Certificate
• 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
• Ability to work a variety of days and shifts as a casual

What’s possible

• Rewarding work, within a supportive environment
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary + salary package (with potential for increased take-home pay)
• Flexible, family friendly work culture
• Wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for you and close family members, with confidential counselling if ever needed (incl. personal assistance)
• Discounts on private health insurance, school holiday programs and car hire
• Enjoy access to Fitness Passport, helping you and your family stay active with heavily discounted access to hundreds of fitness and recreation venues
• Open a high-interest savings account via our banking partner (optional)
• Join a place where diversity and inclusion lives, breathes and thrives

More about us

At VMCH, we believe people should be seen and valued for who they are, not defined by the services they receive.

For more than a century, we have been part of Victorian communities, supporting people to live with purpose and connection. Led by our Catholic tradition, we recognise the inherent dignity and humanity of every person, their individuality, relationships, experiences and the contribution they make throughout their lives.

Across aged care, care at home, disability services, retirement living, specialist education and affordable housing, our role is to help people make their own choices, remain in control of their lives and stay connected to the people, places and communities that matter most to them.

Guided by our values of Love, Joy, Courage and Hospitality, more than 4,000 staff and volunteers support over 15,000 people across Victoria. Together, we create places of belonging where people are respected, included and empowered to live life on their own terms.

Please note all applicants to this position require relevant work permits and NDIS Worker Screening.

For the latest VMCH roles, also visit https://careers.vmch.com.au/jobs/search