Registered Nurse

Juniper Aged Care; Muluckine; On-site; AUD 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Generous annual leave loading 17.5%

Juniperks platform and employee perks

Job summary

Juniper The Residency in Northam, WA is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our residential aged care team on a casual basis. You will assess residents’ clinical needs, coordinate care with healthcare professionals, and implement person-centred care plans, guiding staff in wound and diabetes management.

The successful candidate will have AHPRA RN registration, 2+ years in aged care, and a commitment to safe, high-quality care with availability across the week for planned and unplanned leave.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• 2+ years’ experience as an RN in an aged care setting (or equivalent).
• Strong clinical assessment and care coordination skills.
• Ability to guide staff in wound and diabetes management.
• Sound understanding of medication systems.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and respond to changes in resident health and wellbeing.
• Develop, implement and review person-centred care plans in partnership with residents and their families.
• Administer medications and provide clinical treatments in line with professional standards.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to care staff.
• Liaise with GPs, allied health professionals and external providers to coordinate resident care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and reporting.
• Support AN-ACC assessments and ensure accurate clinical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards, policies and best practice.
• Participate in infection prevention, risk management and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

AHPRA RN registration

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Communication

Education

RN qualification (Registered Nurse)

Job description

About Us

At Juniper, Best Care and Services is at the heart of everything we do. It’s about putting people first, recognising individuality, supporting safety and wellbeing, building meaningful connections and delivering care that makes a difference for our customers.

As one of Western Australia’s largest local aged care providers, we provide care, accommodation and support services to older Western Australians across the state. Whatever your role, you’ll contribute to bringing Best Care and Services to life, helping ensure our customers receive care and support that truly matters.

About The Role

Juniper The Residency, located in Northam, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our supportive residential aged care team on a casual basis.

In this role, you will assess residents’ clinical needs, coordinate care with healthcare professionals, and implement and review person-centred care plans. You will also provide guidance to care staff and help ensure high standards of clinical care for residents.

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse who is passionate about aged care and committed to delivering safe, high-quality care.

The successful candidate will be required to have availability through the week to cover planned and unplanned leave.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and respond to changes in resident health and wellbeing
• Develop, implement and review person-centred care plans in partnership with residents and their families
• Administer medications and provide clinical treatments in line with professional standards
• Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to care staff
• Liaise with GPs, allied health professionals and external providers to coordinate resident care
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and reporting
• Support AN-ACC assessments and ensure accurate clinical documentation
• Ensure compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards, policies and best practice
• Participate in infection prevention, risk management and quality improvement initiatives

Key Requirements

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• 2+ years’ experience as an RN in an aged care setting (or equivalent)
• Strong clinical assessment and care coordination skills
• Ability to guide staff in wound and diabetes management
• Sound understanding of medication systems
• Excellent communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills

What’s On Offer

• Attractive remuneration dependent on experience
• Salary Package up to $18,550 per annum tax free
• Generous annual leave loading 17.5%
• Juniperks: an online platform that unlocks exclusive retail discounts, employee perks, wellness initiatives and peer acknowledgement