Address- Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Kangaroo Island Health Service
Salary: $62,128- $69,935 (pro rata)
- ENC; $64,503- $72,651 (pro rata)
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- Multiple positions: Perm F/T & P/T (hrs negotiable, working over a 7 day roster)
Overview
Enjoying a team approach to holistic, client-centred care, this is a great opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of Aged Care residents in the Carnarvon and Anchusa Nursing Homes on Kangaroo Island. As part of the multidisciplinary team, you will provide nursing care aimed at improving residents’ health outcomes. Your duties will involve assessing residents’ needs, planning, implementing and coordinating appropriate service delivery options, and communicating changes in condition and care.
You may be required to provide support and guidance to an Assistant in Nursing, Direct Care Workers or student nurses. Consolidating your knowledge and skills, you will develop in capability through continuous professional development and experience and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships with all members of the health care team. When you join our dynamic workforce, you will escape the hustle and bustle of city life and be able to take advantage of the endless possibilities for adventure relaxation, recreation and sightseeing.
You will be enrolled or eligible for enrolment as a Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and hold or be eligible to hold a current practicing certificate. With demonstrated competence in Aged Care nursing in accordance with the appropriate standards, you will have effective communication skills including problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills. You will be capable of working with the elderly and their families where there are multiple complexities and diverse cultural backgrounds.
Committed to working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will be creative, innovative and flexible when approaching issues within an Aged Care setting.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
In addition to the annual salary package we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, employer superannuation contributions and leave loading.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. Aged Care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (Direct Contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 855208
Application Closing Date
23 February 2024 - 2 week close - 11.55PM
Attachments
855208 - Enrolled Nurse - Aged Care (multiple opportunities).pdf
JCS+EN+final.pdf
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