Registered Nurse

AdventCare; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventCare is a not-for-profit organisation offering aged care that embraces Christian values. We are seeking passionate and experienced Registered Nurses to join our team and currently have vacancies for our Whitehorse Facility in Nunawading.

As an RN you will use your skills for assisting residents to achieve independence, providing advanced clinical care such as medication and wound management, monitoring care plans, and leading care teams.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA is required.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in residential aged care as a Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge of AN-ACC and Aged Care Standards and Accreditation requirements.
• Ability to provide holistic nursing care and work autonomously or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents to achieve optimal functioning, independence and self-care through care planning.
• Provide advanced clinical care such as medication management, wound management and diabetes care.
• Monitor care plans and update assessments as needed.
• Participate in clinical auditing and quality improvement.
• Provide leadership, support and direction to Personal Care Assistants and ENs.

Skills

Aged care nursing

Clinical nursing

Leadership

Time management

Communication skills

Diabetes management

Wound management

Autonomy

Teamwork

Documentation / computer skills

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

AHPRA registration

Tools

Computer-based software

Job description

AdventCare is a 'not for profit' organisation offering aged care that embraces Christian values. We are seeking passionate and experienced Registered Nurses to join our team and currently have vacancies for our Whitehorse Facility in Nunawading.

As anRN youwill use your skills for:

Assisting and encouraging residents to achieve their optimal levels of functioning, independence and self-care through care planning

Providing advanced clinical care such as medication management, catheter management, palliative care, wound management, stoma care, enteral feed,diabetic management

Monitor care plans and create new from assessments

Participate in clinical auditing

Provide Leadership, support and direction to Personal Care Assistants & EN’s

Possess a compassionate, caring and supportive nature

Be committed to ongoing clinical excellence

To be considered for this role you will have:

Registration as an Registered Nurse with AHPRA

A minimum of 2 years' experience in residential aged care as a Registered Nurse

Knowledge of An-Acc and Aged Care Standards and Accreditation requirements.

A passion to provide holistic nursing care, assisting residents to experience a greater level of independence and improved quality of life

Positive and enthusiastic attitude

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Highly developed written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment

Diabetes and wound management skills

A sound knowledge ofcomputer-based software applications

A current and valid NDIS check or willing to apply

The ability to work as part of a team or autonomously.

Knowledge of and interest in best practice dementia care and a thorough understanding of consumer engagement essential.

Proof of the right to work lawfully in Australia

We are dedicated to the enhancement of our staff and work based on a unique company structure, policies and procedures. If you meet the above criteria and would like to make a difference to the life of the residents at the facility.

Please note that due to the volume of applicants expected for this role, only successful short-listed applicants will be contacted.