Care Evaluator (RN1)

McLean Lodge

Care Evaluator – RN1

Part Time Basis

• Work with a rapidly growing not-for-profit organisation committed to social justice.
• Wintringham promotes ongoing training and professional excellence.
• Access to NFP Salary Packaging
• Competitive base pay rate: $39.6314 + superannuation
• ​Part Time role – 3 days per week(Monday to Friday)
• Based in Travancore (VIC)

About us

Wintringham is a specialised non-religious not-for-profit welfare organisation. We are committed to providing older people who are at risk or have experienced homelessness with a range of high-quality care, housing and services. We employ more than 1,000 staff across Victoria and Tasmania. 

Your new role

We are currently seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Registered Nurse(RN1) to join our residential team at our McLean Lodge on a Part Time basis. Reporting directly to the Site Manager and Indirectly to the Clinical Services Manager (for clinical supervision), you will be evaluating care of Wintringham residents. This dynamic role will comprise of 3 weekly shifts from Monday to Friday.

Your responsibilities and duties will include:

• To provide high quality care through the process of direct assessment with the resident and development of support plans in line with the resident’s current care needs and lifestyle choices
• Develop an excellent knowledge of each resident’s care requirements; The Care Evaluator will achieve this by hands on provision of care for the residents and working directly with care staff in the provision of care.
• To be responsible for the development, implementation and review of residents’ assessed care needs and development of care plans in line with resident’s needs and choice. 
• To share the care plan with residents and next of kin and further analyse their usual care needs, so that the care plan truly reflects the resident’s care needs
• To assess, reassess and document resident’s care needs with the resident’s care and nursing staff in a timely manner
• Ensure changes to resident’s assessed care needs are relayed to resident, Wintringham staff and relevant external stakeholders
• To understand the impact of changes to residents’ health, medication and lifestyle may have on care needs and behaviours and develop plans and strategies to support the resident.
• To observe, reassess, evaluate, and report changes in resident’s behaviour or physical condition to the Care Manager to better assist behaviour support for residents  
• Provide detailed strategies, plans and support that consider all elements of resident/ client choice, best practice, practicality, and risk.
• To work as part of the care team with the resident to truly know the resident’s care needs, the Care Evaluator must work with the residents and staff and critically review the resident’s care needs 
• Whilst most of the work is expected to be conducted during a 9 to 5 period the successful candidates will need to be available for morning, afternoon shifts and night shift (where a resident’s lifestyle and or behaviour warrants night assessment)

What is in it for you?

We are committed to offering an enjoyable, safe and flexible workplace that provides a work-life balance. When you are working with Wintringham, you will have access to the following benefits:

• Access to exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging: salary package your personal expenses up to the amount of $15,900. 
• Continuous development: we believe in giving our staff the skills they need and will keep you up to date with yearly qualifications such as behaviour management, first aid, CPR and manual handling. We offer many growth opportunities and have a strong internal recruitment program.
• Free access to wellbeing services + great discounts to retailers: When you are employed at Wintringham, you will have access to our Employee Assistance Program, staff wellbeing portal and exclusive discounts from leading retailers

We are looking for candidates with the following:

• Registered Nurse Division 1 
• Current AHRPA Registration (mandatory)
• Knowledge and understanding of the special needs of older people
• Experience in gerontology / community / palliative / mental health / alcohol and drugs or related specialty
• Knowledge and skills to perform personal care and clinical tasks
• Ability to work both in team and autonomously
• Keen eye for detail
• Prior experience in homelessness, aged care, welfare, disability, allied health or community care is highly desirable
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to enhance or maintain our residents’ independence and lifestyle
• A friendly and non-judgmental attitude

This sounds great! How do I apply?

For more information about the role, you can download a copy of the Position Description via our website. 

Applications can be directed to Karen Mills (Residential Site Manager) and submitted via our website

Please upload your documents in PDF Format

Applications close on Wednesday 28th of February 2024 at 5pm

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to both parties will prevent Wintringham from being able to continue with your application. 

Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check. 

Successful candidates will be required to comply with the Wintringham Health and Immunisation policy including having three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine before commencing employment, and must provide evidence.  

Wintringham is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments and services. We celebrate differences in ability, age, culture, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexuality, spirituality and beliefs. Everyone has a right to feel welcome, respected and valued in a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

The safety of all older people is paramount, and we have zero tolerance for family violence including elder abuse. 

Wintringham proudly acknowledges Australia’s First Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Diversity and inclusion makes our community and Wintringham stronger, and contributes to helping us end homelessness for older people.