Registered Nurse - Chatswood

Elmo Cloud Hr & Payroll; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Aged Care is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate, resident-centred care within our dedicated team. You will apply best-practice clinical care, supervise staff, and liaise with families to support each resident’s choices and dignity.

Applicants must hold an AHPRA registration with no conditions, have Australia-wide work rights, and current Police Check. The role offers a collaborative, values-driven environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Registration with AHPRA in good standing.
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing day-to-day clinical issues in aged care.
• Knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Current Police Check.
• Working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred nursing care to residents.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Monitor and record residents' conditions and maintain care plans and medical records.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care for residents.
• Provide support and guidance to care staff.
• Participate in family meetings and contribute to care planning.
• Adhere to policies and regulations to maintain standards of care.
• Ensure a safe and comfortable environment for residents.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Team leadership

Communication skills

Clinical issue management

Aged Care Quality Standards

Police Check

Australian Working Rights

Job description

Columbia Aged Care, we believe in delivering the best possible individualised care by keeping our residents at the centre of all we do, promoting their dignity and protecting their choices.

As a Registered Nurse, you will enable individuals to live well by applying loving care in all that you do and inspiring your team to do the same. In understanding the unique needs and preferences of each resident in your care, you’ll deliver best practice clinical care that leads with heart. You’ll develop genuine connections and build confidence and trust with your resident and their loved ones whilst supervising and leading your team.

Description

You will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care to our residents by:

• Provide high-quality, person-centred nursing care to residents
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
• Monitoring and recording resident's conditions and maintaining accurate Care Plan and medical records
• Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care for residents
• Providing support and guidance to care staff
• Participating in family meetings and contributing to care planning
• Adhering to relevant policies, procedures, and regulations to maintain standards of care
• Ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for residents
• Remaining updated with current practices and participating in continuous professional development.

What you’ll bring:

• Minimum 2 years experience as Registered Nurse in Aged Care is highly preferred.
• Hold a valid AHPRA Registration with no notation or conditions.
• Hold a current or ability to obtain National Police Check completed within the last 3 months.
• Has full Australian work rights
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Strengthen Aged Care Quality Standards and documentation requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in aged care nursing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Sound clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Strong understanding of person-centred care principles

About Columbia Aged Care:

Columbia values best practice and high service standards to deliver Resident centered care through Care in everything we do, Comfort in the environment we create that ensures quality of life, Consideration in the open supportive way we act to both Residents and colleagues.

People are our biggest asset; they represent our past, our present and our future and Columbia is committed to providing continued professional training and development.

We provide a values-driven and inclusive environment for all our employees with a supportive and engaging leadership team.

Columbia is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy and respect for each other.

We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone. To learn more about Columbia Aged care please visit www.columbiaagedcare.com.au

Skills And Experiences

• Registration with AHPRA
• Ability to lead and support a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience managing day to day clinical issues
• Good knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards
• Current Police Check
• Working Rights in Australia