Registered Nurse - Joslin Manor Care Community

Opal Healthcare; South Australia; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring programs

Scholarship opportunities

Competitive pay & benefits

Job summary

Opal HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our 96-bed aged care community. You will deliver person-centred clinical care, assess residents, manage medications, and collaborate with families, GPs and the care team to deliver safe, high-quality care.

We offer mentoring, ongoing professional development through the Opal HealthCare Academy, scholarship opportunities up to $15,000, and competitive pay with penalties for weekends/public holidays and 12% superannuation.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Strong clinical assessment, care planning and medication management skills.
• Excellent communication, documentation and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, respectful and compassionate approach to resident care.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to complete pre-employment medical and National Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care to residents in line with individual care plans.
• Complete clinical assessments, monitor changes in residents’ health and escalates concerns as required.
• Administer and manage medications safely and accurately.
• Provide wound care, pain management, dementia support and chronic disease management.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to care planning reviews.
• Support, mentor and provide clinical guidance to care workers and enrolled nurses.
• Communicate professionally with residents, families, GPs, allied health professionals and internal teams.
• Promote resident dignity, independence, safety and quality of life.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Medication management

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Job description

"At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don’t succeed - people do."
That’s why everything we do is driven by our purpose:to bring joy to those we care for, guided by our values ofCompassion,Accountability,Respect andExcellence reflect thatCAREis at the heart of everything we do.

Our 96 bed Care Community is designed to enhance the living experience of older people. From the way our building has been conceived incorporating the best design for dementia care, to our clinical systems and expertise, our hospitality services and our unwavering focus on meaningful engagement for residents. Our team members undertake ongoing training and development to deliver the high-quality care and services you expect.

About the Role

• $40.10 - $51.76 (DOE) base rate + Penalty rates , Penalty rates for weekends and public holidays, plus 12% superannuation.

• Permanent Full-Time & Part Time opportunities

As a Registered Nurse in aged care, you will provide high-quality clinical care, support residents with complex and age-related health needs, and work closely with families, carers, doctors and the wider care team. You will also help guide care staff and ensure care plans, documentation and medication practices are delivered safely and professionally.

What We Offer

• Dedicated mentoring & internal/external career development programs to build and accelerate your career - RN2CM, Emerging Leadership Programs, Senior Leaders programs and more via our very own Opal Healthcare Academy https://academy.opalhealthcare.com.au/

• Sponsored study & training along with Scholarship opportunities of up to $15,000 for further education & training through local & national University, TAFE & RTO partnerships

• Competitive pay rates, penalties and benefits in line with the relevant agreement.

• A collaborative team focused on quality care and resident wellbeing.

• A supportive and values-driven environment.

• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older Australians every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care to residents in line with individual care plans.

• Complete clinical assessments, monitor changes in residents’ health and escalates concerns as required.

• Administer and manage medications safely and accurately.

• Provide wound care, pain management, dementia support and chronic disease management.

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to care planning reviews.

• Support, mentor and provide clinical guidance to care workers and enrolled nurses.

• Communicate professionally with residents, families, GPs, allied health professionals and internal teams.

• Promote resident dignity, independence, safety and quality of life.

About You

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.

• Strong clinical assessment, care planning and medication management skills.

• Excellent communication, documentation and relationship-building skills.

• A calm, respectful and compassionate approach to resident care.

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Ability to complete pre-employment medical and National Police Check.

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