Registered Nurse - Full Time

South Grafton Community Aged Care; Grafton; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Discounts for members

Employee assistance program

Novated car leasing

Ausmed Passport

Job summary

South Grafton Community Aged Care in NSW is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our not-for-profit team. You will lead care delivery, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team and ensure safe, person-centred care for residents.

With current AHPRA registration and aged care experience, you will drive clinical governance, document care plans and support families while upholding dignity and respect. A supportive culture and ongoing development opportunities await.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and experience in aged care.
• Ability to lead care teams and coordinate multidisciplinary care.
• Strong communication, documentation and care planning skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing leadership with the Clinical Manager to ensure safe, high-quality care.
• Plan and communicate care interventions based on comprehensive assessments.
• Ensure positive outcomes and adherence to care plans.
• Maintain infection control, medication safety and WHS practices.
• Participate in accreditation processes and audit readiness.

Skills

Clinical leadership

AHPRA registered

Aged care exp

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

South Grafton Community Aged Care - Grafton NSW

Location

South Grafton Community Aged Care, NSW

About Us

For Purpose Aged Care (FPAC) is a national alliance of not-for-profit aged care providers committed to strengthening and sustaining high-quality care for older Australians. Established to represent and support mission-driven organisations, FPAC advocates for a fair, transparent and sustainable aged care system that prioritises dignity, compassion and community wellbeing. We are looking for a registered nurse to join us.

Key Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse, your responsibilities include:

• In conjunction with the Clinical Manager, provide clinical leadership to care staff to ensure care recipients receive safe, effective and appropriate care interventions.
• In conjunction with other staff, the care recipient, family members and a multidisciplinary team, plan and communicate care interventions based on a comprehensive assessment of the care recipient's needs for support, nursing and personal care needs.
• In conjunction with the Clinical Manager, ensure positive care recipient outcomes in line with care plans and safe working practices.
• Provide person-centered individual care to care recipients that reflects a non-institutional approach and encourages independence, honours care recipient dignity and privacy while displaying empathy toward the care recipient.
• Monitor the care recipient's condition; report on changes to all parties and undertake appropriate actions.
• Implement initiatives designed to maintain or improve the quality of care and the quality-of-life outcomes for the care recipient.
• Act as a care recipient advocate to assist individuals in making choices and informed decisions.
• Undertake collation of assessment and care information, as required, to complete the funding claim process.
• In conjunction with other registered nurses, manage the handover of care recipient issues to change-of-shift staff.
• Maintain the confidentiality, dignity and respect of care recipients at all times.
• Ensure the safe and effective management of medication, infection control and Work Health and Safety practices.
• Actively participate in accreditation audits and ensure all activities in the workplace comply with accreditation requirements.

Qualification and Experience

• Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (essential).
• Relevant experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably in aged care.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team in an aged care setting.
• Knowledge of contemporary issues in the aged care sector and relevant accreditation standards.
• Ability to provide leadership, delegate effectively, and contribute to positive care outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills.

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

• Friendly, supportive team culture
• Real opportunities to grow your career
• Fun team dress-up days, lunches, and events
• As a not-for-profit organisation, your wellbeing matters to us. We offer a range of benefits designed to support your work-life balance and happiness, including:
• Tax savings of up to $15,900 with Salary Packaging
• Exclusive discounts at JB Hi-Fi, Endota Spa, and more
• Employee Assistance Program (your personal superhero therapist!)
• Novated car leasing options
• Access to the HESTA super fund, workplace banking perks, and national career opportunities
• Recognition for all your training with the Ausmed Passport