After Hours Manager (Registered Nurse) - Heidelberg

What you do matters 

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse, seeking an opportunity to be a part of our mission to help older Victorians live their best lives?

Join our Residential Services team at The Views at Heidelberg as After Hours Manager (AHM) where you’ll be part of a diverse, engaging and collaborative culture that is guided by our values of respect, responsibility, community and spirit. You will support residents to live their best life and achieve their personal goals. You will lead care teams and provide expert clinical care and guidance After Hours on a permanent or temporary part-time role, with the ability to pick up additional Registered Nurse (RN) shifts.

What is residential aged care? It’s like a warm hug. Our residential aged care homes are just that - a home for our residents. They provide a comforting and warm space filled with libraries, dining area, communal spaces, activity spaces, hairdressers, and of course, a bedroom and private bathroom for our residents.

We’re looking for After Hours Manager or Grade 5 Registered Nurse to work on permanent, part-time and temporary maternity cover with the following shifts:

AHM Temporary, part-time shifts for maternity cover (end date of 14 April 2024)

Week 1 (21:45-07:15) - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Week 2 (21:45-07:15) - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

AHM Permanent,  part-time shifts

Week 1 (21:45-07:15) - Sunday and Thursday

Week 2 (21:45-07:15) - Sunday and Thursday

Grade 5 RN Permanent part-time shifts

Week 1 (0700- 1500) - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Week 2 (0700- 1500) - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

As a Nurse in a residential home, a typical day will see you:

• Providing excellent, person-centred resident care in relation to each individuals needs
• Providing guidance and support to the care team and acting as a mentor in their development
• Maintaining documentation; completing resident assessments, incident investigation and related care documents in accordance with policies, procedures and to meet accreditation standards
• Working collaboratively with the AN-ACC Team and management to achieve expected AN-ACC results and organisational targets
• Encouraging genuine connections between residents, families and staff
• Utilising the suite of technology to report, plan, analyse and manage resident care and workplace behaviour 

Why The Views in Heidelberg? 

• Apartment-style living home to 103 residents with skilled staff providing genuine care with views of the city and Dandenong Ranges beyond
• Not-for-profit salary packaging for $15,800 per year for general bills and expenses, plus an additional $2,500 for meals and entertainment - offering you more take home pay with less tax! 
• Close to public transport with free parking on site 
• A strong learning culture with paid training hours to build your skills and our own Scholarship Program
• A proven history of internal career progression and opportunities for you to move within Benetas so your story with us continues
• Graduate nursing programs for new Nurses and a Transition to Practice Program for nurses new to working in aged care.

To join our excellent teams, we’re looking for more motivated Nurse’s with:

• A current AHPRA registration and Registered Nurse qualification
• The ability to show empathy and treat others with dignity and respect, and a collaborative approach to working with residents, staff, colleagues and other key stakeholders
• An understanding of the aged care legislative framework and requirements, including safe medication administration
• A high level of accountability for your own work
• A friendly and positive attitude with the ability to demonstrate client-focused behaviour

Still studying? Did you know you can work as a Personal Care Worker after your first year of studying? Email us at *******@benetas.com.au to discuss opportunities to work while you study, to join our Graduate Program, or Transition to Practice Program.

To work in Residential Aged Care, you will need the ability to obtain an NDIS clearance, vaccinations (3x COVID & current flu) and provide proof of your qualifications.  Don’t worry, we’ll only ask you for these when we need them. 

What do we do? We care – in a big way!

We make a difference - We have been caring for older Victorians for over 70 years, providing a safe and supportive services that cater for all.

 Benetas is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to actively working with older Victorians, their friends and carers through a range of residential aged care, primary care and in-home services – all across Victoria. By working with our values in mind – Respect, Responsibility, Community, and Spirit, we are able to care for and celebrate every client and resident for being the incredible individual that they are. Not only do we celebrate our residents, but we celebrate each other. Care Workers and Nurses are the power source behind everything we do - they are everyday heroes who go above and beyond for others.

If you are a RN passionate about providing quality care with a commitment to excellence, then join us a have meaningful career with Benetas where the work that you do will really matter.  

We are proud to provide an inclusive workplace - with a diverse workforce that reflects the client base. We respect and value differences and encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to apply.