Registered Nurse - Residential Care

Ozcare Port Douglas Aged Care Facility; Port Douglas; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 Weeks annul leave (with leave loaded

Salary packaging, meal entertainment &

Private health insurance discounts

Uniform and laundry allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ozcare Port Douglas Aged Care Facility is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to support residents at our Port Douglas home. You will coordinate care, conduct assessments and help develop personalised care plans while supporting the clinical team with AN-ACC documentation.

You will supervise Care Assistants, liaise with residents, families and a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes and maintain high standards of care in a welcoming, community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA and CPR certificate required.
• Ability to coordinate client care, assess needs and develop care plans.
• Willingness to learn AN-ACC knowledge and work with the MDT.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate client care, including assessment, case management and care plan development.
• Assist management with AN-ACC documentation and assessments.
• Provide supervision and support to Care Assistants.
• Liaise with clients, families and the multidisciplinary team to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Caring and supportive

Willingness to go the extra mile

Positive attitude towards health and–w

Interest in contemporary aged care

Education

AHPRA registration

Current CPR certificate

Job description

Job Description

Ozcare has a full-time position available for a Registered Nurse supporting our clients at our beautiful Port Douglas Aged Care Facility.

Your Role As a Registered Nurse

Your tasks will include:

• Co-ordination of client care needs, including assessment, case management and developing individualised Care Plan
• Assisting the clinical management team with AN-ACC documentation and comprehensive assessments
• Providing support and supervision of Care Assistants
• Liaising with clients and their significant others, and members of a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive client outcomes

Your Attributes

You have:

• A caring and supportive nature
• The willingness to go the extra mile
• A positive attitude towards health and wellbeing
• An interest in contemporary aged care practice

How You will Benefit

You will become part of the Ozcare family, and in addition to the training and support that you would expect, you will also receive:

• 5 Weeks annul leave (with leave loading)
• Salary packaging, meal entertainment cards, and novated leases
• Private health insurance discounts
• Uniform and laundry allowance
• Employee Assistance Program

Role Requirements

• Be vaccinated against Influenza & have at least 1 dose of Covid-19 vaccine
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Current CPR Certificate
• The flexibility to work a varied roster including night and weekend shifts
• Willingness to learn and develop AN-ACC knowledge
• Sound clinical knowledge
• Good computer & mobile device skills

We're hiring smiles. Our staff are our greatest asset and we acknowledge and thank them for their ongoing hard work, dedication and commitment to helping our clients live their best lives.

Welcoming All

We welcome everyone to become part of the Ozcare family regardless of belief, ethnic or social background, health and gender. Ozcare is the organisation it is today because of each person who is a part of it. This spirit of togetherness is reflected in our mission and values, and our commitment to reconciliation. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.