Registered Nurse Level 2 - Perm Part Time

Uniting AgeWell; Geelong; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award hourly rates

Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,*,

Annual Leave loading

Career pathways, education andtraining

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Enhanced Parental Leave options

Not for profit, values-based

Free parking

Job summary

Uniting AgeWell Limited in Geelong seeks a Registered Nurse Level 2 for a permanent part-time role at Nangatta. You will provide high-quality nursing care to residents with complex needs, including dementia and palliative care, while supporting families and maintaining comprehensive documentation.

Join a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to kindness, respect and inclusion, with opportunities for skill development, leadership and career progression within a values-based workplace.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse Div 1.
• Minimum 2 years’ RN experience in residential aged care.
• Experience with dementia and palliative care is desirable.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems on the spot.
• Excellent communication and delegation skills in fast-paced setting.
• Team player aligned with BEST values (Believe, Excel, Support, Trust).

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality nursing care to residents and support families.
• Lead and mentor Enrolled Nurses and care staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with policies.
• Support complex care needs including wound, catheter, and syringe-driver management.
• Promote safe medication management and escalation of clinical deterioration.

Skills

Decision making

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Delegation

Problem solving

Dementia care

Palliative care

BEST values

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse Div 1

Job description

Registered Nurse Level 2 - Perm Part Time

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:

Permanent Part time opportunity available*

• PM Shifts (14:45 - 22:00) from Sunday to Wednesday both weeks (54hrs/fortnight) only

*Please ensure these hours fit any Visa conditions you may have before applying

[There may be some Casual opportunities as well for applicants with capacity to consistently pick up 3 shifts a week]

Be an integral part of the team at Uniting AgeWell Nangatta, 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.

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

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at ***********@unitingagewell.org.

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