Registered Nurse

Martian Logic Pty; Karalee; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aegis Aged Care is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to cover maternity leave shifts in Western Australia, with additional part-time shifts available at Karalee.

You will hold current AHPRA registration, bring clinical aged care experience, and manage risk to maintain quality care for residents while supporting families and staff.

Qualifications

• A current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Clinical experience in aged care and risk management.
• Knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards and quality systems.
• Full Australian working rights and ability to pass police clearance.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking clinical, social and self-care assessments.
• Anticipate residents' changing health needs and initiate referrals.
• Support residents and families by addressing queries and concerns.
• Ensure care documentation is completed with appropriate strategies.
• Identify and manage clinical risk in the aged care setting.
• Support, coach, monitor and mentor unregulated care workers.
• Provide support to the Clinical Nurse Manager and care team.

Skills

Empathy

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse with AHPRA

Job description

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to cover maternity leave shifts until 14 March 2027 and an additional part-time shifts available at Aegis Karalee.

All AM Shifts:

Week 1: Thu, Fri, Sat, Mon & Tue

Week 2: Wed, Thu, Mon & Tue

About the company

As the largest privately owned Aged Care provider in Western Australia (established in 1983), we understand how challenging your role can be. We value the work you do, and the dedication involved in caring for the elderly. Our mission statement acknowledges, that our driving force is a quality workforce. Aegis Aged Care can offer you job stability, diversity, and career growth across our 29 Facilities.

Aegis Provides

• Paid orientation program.
• Competitive rate of pay.
• Ongoing training and opportunities for development and career growth.

We need you to possess the following accreditation, skills and working rights:

• A current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Clinical experience and ability to manage risk in aged care.
• A sound understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards and quality management systems.
• Full Australian working rights and be able to pass a national police clearance.

About You

You should be an empathetic person who possesses the following qualities:

• A commitment and genuine passion for Aged Care.
• An ability to inspire trust and proactively lead, coach, develop and mentor both unregulated care workers, care, and lifestyle staff.

Within this role you will be a champion of high quality, safe and effective nursing that aligns with the resident preference and best practice by:

• Undertaking clinical, social and self-care assessments.
• Anticipate Residents changing health needs and initiate further assessments or referrals.
• Support Residents and their families by addressing their queries, comments, suggestions, or concerns.

You will be responsible for compliance:

• Ensuring all care documentations are completed with the appropriate strategies implemented.
• Identifying and managing clinical risk in the aged care setting.

Your role within the team would involve:

• Supporting, coaching, monitoring, and mentoring the unregulated care workers.
• Providing support to the Clinical Nurse Manager and clinical expertise to the care team.

Location

The word Karalee is an Aboriginal word meaning "waterhole near grass" which was sourced from the National Library of Australia. The highest standard of care, therapy and allied health services are provided, with particular attention to the individual needs of the resident and their family.