Registered Nurse

Gilgandra Shire Council; Gilgandra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilgandra Shire Council has a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our team at the Cooee Lodge Aged Care Facility. This position may be offered on a full-time, part-time or casual basis, with Monday to Sunday shifts.

Salary range between $80,000 - $110,000 depending on experience. Reporting to the Clinical Care Coordinator, you will assess, plan and evaluate care with residents and their representatives, coordinating with allied health and facility staff to ensure

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Experience in aged care is advantageous.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite expected.

Responsibilities

• Consult with residents/representatives and care team to plan and assess care.
• Manage care plans including wound care and outcomes for residents.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders through established channels.
• Promote teamwork within the care team and across service types.
• Ensure all documentation complies with policy, procedures, ACFI and Accreditation.
• Follow WHS guidelines including infection control and safety procedures.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Wound care

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Infection control

Microsoft Office

Education

Nursing registration (AHPRA)

Job description

Gilgandra Shire Council has a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our team in the Cooee Lodge Aged Care Facility. This position may be offered on a full-time, part-time or casual, Monday - Sunday basis. Salary range between $80,000 - $110,000 dependiing on experience

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Clinical Care Coordinator, you will be responsible for providing clinical nursing care to residents through assessments, planning and evaluations in conjunction with the residents and/or their representatives and the appropriate team members.

• Consulting with residents/representatives, allied health professionals and other relevant stakeholders;
• Managing care plans, including wound care and outcomes within the Facility;
• Demonstrating effective and positive communication with all stakeholders through established channels and lines of communication;
• Promoting a teamwork spirit within the care team and between all service types;
• Ensuring all documentation is in compliance as per policy, procedures, ACFI and Accreditation; and
• Following WH&S guidelines, including infection control and reporting mechanisms for general welfare and safety of self, all staff, residents and others on the premises.

To be considered for this position you will be a Registered Nurse with current registration with AHPRA.

ABOUT YOU

This role would be well suited to a team player, willing to learn, take instruction, share knowledge and is confident in their abilities to motivate and influence those around them positively to ensure the Facility's key principles and values are upheld.

Gilgandra Shire Counci is looking for an individual with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively to other facility staff and departments.

Finally, you will be competent in computer literacy, specifically Microsoft Office Suite.

Please Note: A current, unencumbered drivers licence is essential. Salary will be based on qualifications and experience.

You’ll enjoy being a valued member of the team with numerous opportunities for mentorship, training and professional development.

ENQUIRIES

Cooee Lodge Hostel Manager, Mrs Di Thomas, or the People & Culture team on 02 6817 8800

ABOUT GILGANDRA

Gilgandra is a vibrant rural community in Central West NSW, situated at the junction of three main highways and in close proximity to Dubbo.

There is a strong supportive community that has worked together to develop excellent schools, medical services, retail services and recreational activities that you simply do not see in communities of a similar size.

Gilgandra presents you with an opportunity to have an excellent lifestyle you may not be able to afford in the city.