Registered Nurse Level 1

Uniting AgeWell Careers; Hobart; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award rates

Salary packaging up to AU$15,900 + AU$

Annual Leave loading

Career pathways

EAP 24/7 for staff

Enhanced Parental Leave

Free on/off site parking

Job summary

Uniting AgeWell Strathaven in Hobart is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide person-centred care for residents with complex needs, including dementia and palliative care. You will bring high-quality nursing skills, support families, and participate in care planning while adhering to best practice and safety standards.

You will lead and mentor Enrolled Nurses and care staff, coordinate daily routines, handle medication management safely, and respond to deteriorations with clear

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience as a registered nurse.
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse Div 1.
• Residential aged care/home care experience preferred.
• Dementia care and palliative care experience desired.
• Strong decision making and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality nursing care to residents and support families.
• Manage complex needs including dementia, palliative and pain management.
• Provide leadership, orientation and education to Enrolled Nurses and care staff.
• Coordinate daily routines and ensure safe medication management.

Skills

Decision making

Critical analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Delegation

Education

Registered Nurse Div 1 (AHPRA)

Job description

About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing,choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easyaccess to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range ofservices in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5000 staff and 700 volunteer staff arecommitted to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Supportand Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion,and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. Moreinformation can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Strathaven

• Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parking
• Above awardhourly rates
• Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650annually
• Annual Leave loading
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programavailable 24/7 for our staff
• Enhanced Parental Leaveoptions
• Location options - move within ourUniting AgeWell network(Victoria and Tasmania)
• Not for profit,values-basedorganisation

About the role:

Be an integral part of the team at Uniting AgeWell Strathaven, offering person centred care to our residents.

Provide care to residents with complex needs such as palliative care, dementia support, restorative care and pain management, a level one registered nurse is responsible for a level of administrative responsibilities, including:

• Deliver high quality nursing skills to residents and support their families, with consideration for cultural, spiritual and individual needs
• Complex needs require following skillsets
  • catheter management incl. catheterization
  • palliative care incl. syringe driver management
  • wound management
  • identification and escalation of clinical deterioration
  • strong documentation skills with knowledge of ANACC
• Provide leadership, support, orientation and education to Enrolled Nurses and Extended Care Assistants
• Promote a harmonious team approach by acting as a role model in coordinating daily routines and adhering to safe practice measures in medication management
• Part Time opportunity working AM and PM shifts.

About you:

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents to support them to live life to their potential!

• 2+ years' experience as a registered nurse
• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse Div 1
• Experienced as a registered nurse in residential aged care/ home care (preferred)
• Experience with dementia care and palliative care support (desired)
• Proficiency in decision making, critical analysis and on the spot problem solving
• Demonstrated abilities to delegate and prioritise in a fast paced environment with exemplary communication skills in a team and one on one interactions
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe,Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• Working With Vulnerable People card
• Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

You can access the position description here: Registered Nurse PD.pdf

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail].

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!