Registered Nurse

Respect; Minnamurra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and entitlements

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Learning, development, and growth

Up to $15,900 salary packaging

Job summary

Respect Hudson House in New South Wales is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to join our supportive team on a full-time basis. You will provide safe, contemporary nursing care to residents within AHPRA scope and report to the Care Manager and General Manager.

Key duties include admissions assessments, care planning, clinical care, and medication administration, with a focus on documentation, quality, and compassionate resident support.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA.
• Knowledge of Residential Classification Scale and standards for aged care.
• Current National Police Certificate.
• Understanding Commonwealth Aged Care Funding Instrument.
• Strong clinical and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Compile resident histories and assess care needs during admissions and ongoing assessments.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation reflecting care delivery.
• Develop and regularly evaluate resident care plans with admissions assessments.
• Assist with direct clinical care including personal hygiene, massage, pain management and GP rounds.
• Administer medications and manage ordering, storage and documentation per policies.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Aged care standards

Police clearance

Clinical documentation

ACFI knowledge

Care planning

Aged care accreditation

Screening requirements

Job description

Are you a passionate Registered Nurse looking to join a supportive and caring team? We have exciting Full-Time opportunities for you to join our team at Respect Hudson House!

About the Role

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible to provide safe, competent and contemporary clinical nursing care to residents within the scope of practice as determined by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). On a day to day basis this position shall report to the Care Manager and General Manager. Indirect reports shall include other organisational management representatives.

Key Duties

• Compile a comprehensive history from residents and/or family members to identify care needs by participating in resident admissions and ongoing assessments.
• Maintain a high level of documentation which accurately reflects care delivery.
• Develop, implement and regularly evaluate resident care plans as directed and assist with resident admission assessments.
• Assist with the direct clinical care of residents as required, which may include but not limited to personal hygiene, massage therapy, pain management and GP rounds.
• Administer medications to residents and assume responsibility for correct ordering, storage and documentation procedures in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures.

About us

As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect. Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.

Essential Requirements

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Knowledge of the Residential Classification Scale and Standards for Aged Care.
• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
• Knowledge of the standards required by the government for the delivery of aged care.
• An understanding of the Commonwealth Aged Care Funding Instrument.
• Strong clinical and documentation skills.
• An understanding of the aged care accreditation process.
• To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and entitlements.
• Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.
• Up to $15,900 salary packaging benefits