Registered Nurse Level 2 - Casual PM Shifts

Work Initiatives; Geelong; Presencial; AUD 52.000 - 63.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Above award rates

Salary packaging benefit

Annual Leave loading

Career pathways

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 24/7

Enhanced Parental Leave

Descripción de la vacante

Uniting AgeWell in Geelong is seeking a Registered Nurse Level 2 for casual PM shifts to deliver high-quality aged care nursing to residents with complex needs, including dementia and palliative care support.

You will work under the BEST values and lead best-practice care, ensure accurate documentation, and support families. AHPRA registration and at least 2 years in residential aged care are required; above award rates apply.

Formación

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse Div 1.
• Minimum 2 years as a registered nurse in residential aged care.
• Experience with dementia care and palliative care support (desired).
• Strong decision making, critical analysis and problem solving on the spot.
• Ability to delegate and prioritise in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver high quality nursing skills to residents and support families with cultural and individual needs.
• Provide leadership, orientation and education to Enrolled Nurses and care staff.
• Coordinate daily routines and ensure safe medication management.

Conocimientos

AHPRA registration

Residential aged care experience

Dementia care

Palliative care

Clinical documentation (ANACC)

Team leadership & education

Communication skills

Descripción del empleo

Registered Nurse Level 2 - Casual PM Shifts

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 easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5000 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and 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. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Nangatta

• Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parking
• Above award hourly rates
• Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
• Annual Leave loading
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
• Enhanced Parental Leave options
• Not for profit, values-based organisation

About the role:

Multiple opportunities available:

• Casual shiftsconsistent availability to pick up 3+ PM shifts a week (14:45 - 22:00)

Be an integral part of the team at Uniting AgeWell, 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

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!

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse Div 1
• Minimum 2 years as a registered nurse in residential aged care
• 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:

• A current Working With Children Check (VIC) Employee card
• Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

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