AddressAre you passionate about providing exceptional care to our elderly residents? Look no further! We invite you to discuss a new opportunity to join an established healthcare team in the picturesque Townsville area, QLD with view of Magnetic Island. DNA Nursing are working with a large Aged Care provider to assist their recruitment of Registered Nurses.
- Above EA Pay Rates: enjoy a substantive, well supported position while being paid above EA pay rates (dependent on experience)
- Comprehensive Care: Be part of a team that delivers comprehensive care services, including emergency care, short-term respite care, long-term care, dementia care, and palliative care.
- Professional Growth: Enjoy ample opportunities for professional growth and development. We invest in our staff’s continuous learning and skill enhancement.
- Supportive Environment: Work in a supportive and collaborative environment where your contributions are valued and recognized.
- Unique Lifestyle: Immerse yourself in the unique lifestyle that Townsville offers. Surrounded by natural beauty and a vibrant community, you’ll find a perfect balance between work and leisure.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide a range of treatments and procedures, including medication administration, nutrition management, and pressure care, ensuring residents' comfort and well-being.
- Conduct thorough clinical assessments, monitoring vital signs and collecting data to inform effective care plans.
- Manage wound care and support residents with diabetes and chronic diseases, promoting optimal health outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and standards, maintaining the highest level of ethical and professional conduct.
- Uphold residents' dignity, cultural sensitivity, and rights while maintaining accurate and comprehensive documentation of care processes.
- Demonstrate accountability for decisions and actions, contributing to continuous quality improvement initiatives within the facility.
- Advocate for residents' autonomy and legal capacity, while establishing clear professional boundaries to ensure ethical care delivery.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, utilizing delegation, supervision, and referrals to enhance resident outcomes and safety.
- Provide residents with information, education, and support, fostering a culture of learning and empowerment within the community.
- Minimum 1 year of clinical experience
- Dedicated to person-centered care and compassionate communication
- Skilled in holistic assessments and personalized care plan development.
- Knowledgeable of relevant legislation and regulations governing clinical practice.
- Proficient in interpersonal and written communication.
- Ability to foster therapeutic relationships within a multidisciplinary team.
- Familiarity with Workplace Health & Safety, infection control, and manual handling protocols.
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