Registered Nurse - Cheltenham Manor

Medical-and-Aged-Care-Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Shift allowances

Leave loading 17.5%

5 weeks annual leave

EAP program

Refer a friend

JB-Hi-Fi discounts

Staff recognition

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Medical & Aged Care Group (MACG) is seeking a Registered Nurse to join Cheltenham Manor Aged Care in Melbourne. The role supports a stable AM shift pattern and a dedicated clinical team delivering person-centred care to residents.

You will lead clinical assessments, care planning and medication management, supervise ENs and PCWs, and help maintain high professional standards within Aged Care Quality Standards. Immediate start for a permanent part-time position.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA is required.
• Experience in aged care or similar clinical environment.
• Ability to lead clinical assessments and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred nursing care in line with care plans.
• Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments (physical, mental, emotional).
• Administer medications safely and according to policy.
• Supervise ENs and PCWs and liaise with GPs and families.
• Maintain compliant clinical documentation and participate in audits.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Medication management

Team supervision

Aged care experience

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Registered Nurse

• Friendly team and supportive working environment!
• Clear, consistent shift patterns - no rotating rosters, more work life balance!
• AM Shifts Only;Permanent Part Time Hours: 40 hours per fortnight

About Us:

Medical & Aged Care Group (MACG) is a family owned and operated healthcare organisation that embraces best practices, continuous improvement, and social responsibility. We are proud to create a collaborative and supportive environment where employees are treated like family, and residents receive high quality, person centred care.

Cheltenham Manor Aged Care is one of eleven residential aged care homes operated by Medical & Aged Care Group, a privately owned, family operated healthcare organisation that has been delivering exceptional care to older Australians since 1995. Located in the heart of Cheltenham in Melbourne's southeast, Cheltenham Manor is a warm and welcoming community where residents (150 Beds) feel truly at home. The home prides itself on delivering high quality, person centred care in a safe, comfortable and homelike environment.

About the Role:

Excellent opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our clinical team at Cheltenham Manor Aged Care.

We are seeking skilled, compassionate and reliable nurses who are passionate about delivering safe, high quality, person centred care to older Australians.

This role is ideal for an RN who enjoys clinical leadership, building genuine relationships with residents and their families, and supporting a team of Enrolled Nurses and Personal Care Workers to deliver care that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will be responsible for clinical assessment, care planning and medication management. They will provide clinical guidance to care staff, making sure care meets professional standards, legislation and the Aged Care Quality Standards.

This role will be a permanent Part Time role. The shift pattern for the role is AM shifts 0645 -1430 which equals 40 hours per fortnight. We are looking for someone to start in the role ASAP!

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Hourly Rate pay
• Plus shift allowances
• Leave loading of 17.5%, making your leave worth more!
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave
• EAP program
• Refer a friend benefit program
• JB-Hi-Fi employee discounts
• Staff recognition programs
• Ongoing training and development

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver person centred nursing care in line with individual care plans and assessments
• Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments (physical, mental and emotional)
• Administer medications safely and accurately in line with policy and legislation
• Monitor residents’ health and respond promptly to changes in condition
• Manage wound care, infections, chronic disease and end of life care
• Develop, review and evaluate resident care plans
• Maintain accurate, timely and compliant clinical documentation using electronic systems
• Supervise, support and mentor ENs and PCWs, delegating tasks appropriately
• Liaise with GPs, allied health professionals, residents and families
• Identify, manage and report clinical incidents, hazards and risks
• Participate in audits, quality improvement and accreditation activities

Qualifications and Experience:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA (Required)
• Experience in aged care or a comparable clinical environment
• Strong clinical assessment, decision making and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards, legislation and accreditation requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience with electronic clinical and medication management systems
• Postgraduate qualifications in gerontology or aged care, or experience in dementia and palliative care, will be highly regarded

Requirements:

• Current Employment Police Check (Required)
• Australian working rights (Required)
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and respecting individual and cultural differences
• Ability to participate in compulsory education and training sessions

Our Values:

At MAACG, our values guide everything we do:

Compassion | Integrity | Dignity | Diversity | Accountability | Family | Respect

If you are a passionate Registered Nurse who wants to make a real difference in the lives of older Australians, we would love to hear from you.