Registered Nurse - Casual - Kangaroo Flat

Aged & Community Services Australia; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

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Job summary

Benetas is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for our St Lawrence Court home in Kangaroo Flat, Bendigo. You will deliver high-quality, resident-centered care to our 50 residents, applying clinical expertise while supporting the care team.

Join a supportive, respectful environment that values empathy, critical thinking, and collaboration. The role offers autonomy in clinical decision-making and opportunities for professional growth within a not-for-profit aged care setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with AHPRA Division 1 registration.
• Experience in residential aged care settings preferable.
• Ability to respond quickly to issues with good judgement.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care for older Victorians.
• Document resident assessments and care plans clearly.
• Oversee day-to-day clinical tasks and escalate changes as needed.
• Engage with residents to build rapport and empathy.
• Support and guide care team members including ENs and PCWs.

Skills

Decision making

Critical thinking

Friendliness

Positive attitude

Service orientation

Receptivity

Clinical supervision

Diabetes care

Medication administration

Nursing assessment

Job description

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Skills Required: Decision Making Skills Critical Thinking Friendliness Positive Attitude Service Orientation Receptivity Clinical Supervision Endocrinology Health Care Incident Management Infectious Diseases Administration of Medications Nursing Interventions Classification Nursing Well-being and Personal Care Medications Nursing Home Care Respiration Carrying out Assessments Administrative Operations

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

We are looking for experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for our Benetas St Lawrence Court, Kangaroo Flat home, in Kangaroo Flat, home to 50 residents.

Our Nurses deliver specialised, high quality nursing care to older Victorians in our residential homes. They enjoy working within a supportive, respectful environment where their expertise and empathy are valued and rewarded. Each day, they have the chance to apply their skills in a meaningful way, have more autonomy for critical thinking and space to make a positive impact within their communities.

• Providing excellent, resident-focused care in relation to specialised nursing needs, such as management of diabetes, wounds, infections, pain and medications
• Maintaining documentation; completing resident assessments, incident investigation and related care documents
• Overseeing the administration of day-to-day tasks as relates to the provision of clinical care to achieve best resident outcomes and undertaking clinical monitoring of residents and escalating changes as required
• Spend time with the residents to connect, share stories and show empathy
• Provide guidance and support to the care team, including Personal Care workers and Enrolled Nurses

About the Candidate

• Experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) and respiration with AHPRA as a Division 1
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance ID or the ability to obtain
• Good judgement and decision-making skills; able to respond quickly to issues and effectively resolve
• The ability to show empathy and treat others with dignity and respect, and a collaborative approach to working with residents, staff, colleagues and other key stakeholders
• An understanding of the aged care legislative framework and requirements, including safe medication administration
• A high level of accountability for your own work
• A friendly and positive attitude with the ability to demonstrate client-focused behaviour
• Not for profit salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum - reduce tax and increase your take home pay
• Casual employment with 25% casual loading
• Career Progression - Internal promotions, cross-departmental mobility, leadership development opportunities, internal training programs + our own Scholarship program
• Recognitions and Awards - celebrate your achievements with peer and Benetas recognition programs

Join us on our fulfilling journey, as we transform the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and genuine care. Across many different and interesting roles, we support our people to build meaningful connections and make a real impact by delivering exceptional, person-centred care. Live your best work/life in an inclusive, people-centred environment, where our values are deeply lived, your safety and well-being are a priority and your contribution is celebrated. Feel uplifted by your supportive and respectful culture, where purposeful work connects us and everything we do., National

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