Registered Nurse

Senior Citizens Homes Ltd; Taree; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary sacrifice

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Full time, part time and casual roles

Job summary

Bushland Health Group Limited in NSW seeks a Registered Nurse for its graduate transition program and permanent nursing roles in residential aged care. You will be supported by clinical staff to deliver safe, evidence-based care for residents with complex needs.

Participants gain skills in wound, pain, dementia, and diabetes care; program runs for 12 months with potential permanency on completion. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration.
• Commitment to person-centred care and dementia practice.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality holistic nursing care to residents.
• Lead and mentor staff on clinical issues and day-to-day care.
• Support residents with chronic conditions and care planning.

Skills

RN (AHPRA registered)

Person-centred care

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Education

Nursing qualification (RN)

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

About us – Who are we? Bushland Health Group Limited is a long standing, community based, not for profit provider of residential aged care in the Manning Valley, on the mid north coast of NSW. We are the largest provider in the area and deliver best practice aged care to 269 residents across 3 homes.

About the Role – What will you do?

You will be supported and empowered by our clinical staff that includes Registered Nurses, Nurse Educator and Nurse Practitioner to provide safe, innovative efficient and evidence-based nursing practice. The role is focused around the care and treatment of older people living in residential aged care, who often have multiple comorbidities and include:

• Diabetic Management
• Wound Care
• Pain Management

• Palliative Care
• Dementia Care
• Heart Disease

• Respiratory Disease

Graduate Program – What is our aim? Bushland Health Group’s Registered Nurse Transition Program has been introduced to offer newly graduated Registered Nurses a position within our organisation.

We believe that care of the aged and disabled are specialties in their own right, where multi-disciplinary, high quality care is delivered professionally with compassion, understanding and integrity. We believe that each resident has unique biological, psychological, social and spiritual needs and the right to choose how those needs are met, thus enabling them to live their lives to the fullest and as independently as possible. We also believe in investing in the future of the aged care industry and developing first class clinicians and leaders who specialize in caring for older people

By participating in the program, you will not only develop your skills and confidence in caring holistically for older Australians but become part of a strong working and caring team who provide the highest level of residential aged care services in the Manning Valley. The program will be conducted over a 12-month program with the potential to gain a permanent position at the completion.

Skills and Experience – What do you need?

Essential A Registered Nurse, with current AHPRA registration Flexible availability to work morning and afternoon shifts

Commitment to contemporary aged care practice with an understanding of the principles of person-centred care and dementia practice Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement Sound interpersonal and communication skills

Computer literacy Desired Experience in a clinical leadership role with the ability to manage day to day clinical issues

Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and mentor staff to provide quality care outcomes for residents Sound knowledge of ACFI and experience in resident assessment and care planning

Benefits and Perks – Why work with us?

• Not-for-profit salary sacrifice and tax-free benefits
• Employee assistance program (EAP) to promote positive employee well being
• Full time, part time and casual opportunities available

Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Bushland Health Group Limited, NSWNA and HSU NSW Enterprise Agreement 2017-2020

Post: Bushland Health Group Limited PO Box 950 Taree NSW 2430