Registered Nurse

Seasons Living is a privately owned Retirement Living and Aged Care provider. We have various locations across Queensland and are looking for the best people to help make a difference as we create safe, vibrant, and caring communities where people can age with independence, comfort, and grace.

Our Values

Integrity: acting with honesty and fairness, we inject our best into everything we do; and believe in what we stand for.

Collaboration: we work together, communicating positively and openly, to support each other in achieving our goals.

Accountability: we show up and do what we say, taking full accountability for our actions.

Respect: we embrace diversity in our characteristics, skills, and experiences, and recognise each other’s strengths.

Empathy: we listen, communicate with kindness and lead with our hearts.

Seasons Mango Hill is seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver high-quality nursing and personal care to residents on a part-time basis. This role will work across both Mango Hill retirement living community, and our Care Suites (30 bed Residential Aged Care facility). Seasons provides care and services 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, and as such we have a variety of shifts available including mornings, afternoons, nights, and weekends. 

Core Responsibilities

• Provision of care to residents with complex clinical needs including but not limited to; wound management, diabetic management, behavioural management, medication management, nutrition and hydration management, pressure care management and incontinence management. 
• Ensure resident care plans, assessments and other documentation is accurately updated and maintained to a high standard in accordance with their individual clinical needs and preferences, in line with Seasons policies and procedures.
• Support residents with end of life and palliative care including the provision of clinical services where required.
• Ensure medications are administered, documented, stored, and disposed of in accordance with regulations and organisational policies and procedures.
• Maintain contemporary knowledge and skills in relation to pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and health management.
• Actively participate in quality improvement activities to improve individual outcomes for residents. 
• Provide guidance and support to ENs and PCWs to ensure they are practicing within their scope of practice and within organisational policy in a manner that is empowering, encouraging, and driven by best practice clinical principals and procedures. 
• Participate in professional development and education opportunities to maintain professional currency and further develop clinical skills and understanding. 
• Actively participate in developing cultural competence and demonstrate an understanding of individuals from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds.

Top Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in aged care, preferably in a residential setting (desirable).
• Strong commitment to promote choice and independence to residents and practice in a manner in keeping with the principles of person-centred care. 
• A strong commitment to excellence and continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the DVA Community Nursing Program, HCP, Aged Care Standards and Client Rights and Responsibilities.
• Outstanding clinical skills and ability to practice autonomously but within the scope.
• Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office Packages with a high level of proficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and take actions to meet resident’s needs and expectations. 
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to delegate effectively and to stay informed of progress. 
• Exceptional time management and organisational skills with ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
• Well-developed interpersonal and supervisory skills. 
• Well-developed written, verbal communication and mathematical skills with the ability to manage and share information effectively.

Requirements

• Current First Aid Certificate and Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Pre-employment screening (National Police History Check, NDIS).
• Adhere to mandatory vaccination requirements (Public Health Directions).
• Unrestricted Australian working rights.
• Must be a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and Australia Health Practitioners Regulatory Authority (AHPRA) (Unencumbered).