Registered Nurse

Aged & Community Services Australia; Lismore City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Meal and entertainment packaging

Ongoing training and career dev

Discounts with retailers

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Anglicare Sydney is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, patient-centred care for residents at Dudley Foord House in Lismore, NSW. You will work with families and the multidisciplinary team to assess needs, develop and review care plans, administer medications and document clinically, with a focus on safety and quality of life.

You'll bring current AHPRA registration, a Bachelor of Nursing, and a commitment to evidence-based practice, infection control and respectful care for

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Bachelor of Nursing or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance.
• Sound knowledge of nursing principles, safe resident care and clinical escalation.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents and develop, implement and review individual care plans.
• Administer medications and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Recognise and upscale resident deterioration, incidents and near misses.
• Apply infection prevention and control practices, including outbreak precautions.
• Support care team members to deliver safe, person-centred care.

Skills

Communication

Perseverance

Courtesy

Stress management

Care planning

Medication administration

Infection control

Nursing

Clinical documentation

Nursing home care

Multidisciplinary approach

First aid

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical
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Skills Required: Communication Skills Perseverance Courtesy Management of Stress Receptivity Curiosity Care Planning Medical Records Clinical Works Health Care Infection Control Infectious Diseases Justice Knowledge of Medicine Administration of Medications Multidisciplinary Approach Nursing Nursing Theories Well-being and Personal Care Medications Nursing Home Care Thinning First Aid and Preparedness

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

As a Registered Nurse at Dudley Foord House, you will provide safe, compassionate clinical care for residents with diverse and complex needs. You will work closely with residents, families and the multidisciplinary team to identify changes early and support each resident's quality of life

With empathy and resilience, you will:

• Assess residents and develop, implement and review individual care plans
• Administer medications and maintain accurate clinical documentation
• Recognise and upscale resident deterioration, incidents and near misses
• Apply infection prevention and control practices, including outbreak precautions
• Support care team members to deliver safe, person-centred care

What you'll bring

You're an empathetic, respectful and resilient person who genuinely seeks to promote the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of older people. You share our organisational values of integrity, justice, compassion and excellence, and embed them in everything you do., For casual roles, flexibility is important. You should be available across a range of shifts and willing to assist at short notice occasionally when unexpected staffing needs arise.

Anglicare Sydney is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

About the Employer

Want to make a difference that enriches lives and strengthens communities? At Anglicare Sydney, you can. And together, we will.

We're a well-respected not-for-profit that's been serving society's most vulnerable for 170 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for the 40,000+ people who rely on our person-centred support.

As a Registered Nurse, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in so many lives, in so many ways. In return for your dedication and care, you will find rewarding career opportunities, genuine support, and the balance you need to thrive in all areas of your life.

About the Candidate

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Bachelor of Nursing or an equivalent recognised qualification
• NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance
• Sound knowledge of nursing principles, safe resident care and clinical escalation
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

What's preferred:

• Current first aid certification

Clinical knowledge

You understand how to recognise and respond to changes in a resident's condition, including reduced oral intake, dehydration, weight loss, confusion or delirium, falls risk, reduced mobility, skin concerns and pressure injury risk.

You also understand the importance of monitoring and preventing issues included in the National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program, such as falls, pressure injuries, unplanned weight loss, medication-related harm, infections, restrictive practices and changes in resident wellbeing.

Experience and development

Aged care or other relevant clinical experience is valued but not essential. We welcome nurses who bring a fresh perspective, a willingness to learn and a positive approach. You will be supported to build your knowledge and confidence within residential aged care.

• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 of your income
• Additional salary packaging for meals and entertainment for eligible permanent employees
• Ongoing training and career development
• Discounts with more than 400 retailers
• Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Northern Nsw Local Health District - Lismore, NSW

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